Careers at AFA

JOB SUMMARY:

The Sales Intern will support the Sales team in executing critical operational, administrative, and client-focused tasks. This role provides an opportunity to gain hands-on experience in event coordination, client engagement, sales operations, and marketing support in a fast-paced environment. The intern will work closely with various team members to ensure the smooth execution of day-to-day activities and long-term objectives.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

General Administration (20%)

• Take meeting minutes during team meetings.
• Assist the events team with check-ins for the Warfighters in Action speaker series.
• Facilitate internal and external print jobs for events, media, and other needs.
• Review daily report emails and breaking news alerts to ensure ad placements are accurate and complete.

Sales Support (30%)

• Generate weekly newsletter and News Alert metrics using Pardot.
• Prepare client backgrounders using provided templates for the VP of Sales in advance of client meetings.
• Provide media screenshots for fulfillment reports to the Marketing Manager.
• Collect and format sales team receipts for AWS and ASC events to submit for expense reimbursement.
• Upload updated prospectuses onto the website during priority sponsorship sales cycles.

Marketing Support (25%)

• Conduct preliminary grammar checks for NTP marketing emails.
• Assist in creating fulfillment reports for AWS and ASC events, including:
• Organizing client-specific images and data.
• Compiling decks for each client using templates.
• Reviewing final reports for accuracy and grammar.
• Collaborate with the Marketing Manager to update media kits with the latest statistics and data.

Operations (20%)

• Review the Sales Team Gantt Chart weekly and send task updates
• Verify sales tracker accuracy, ensuring all purchased assets have corresponding invoice numbers.
• Track sold items during priority sponsorship calls and update prospectus documents accordingly.

Other Duties as assigned (approximately 5% of effort):

REQUIRED JOB QUALIFICATIONS

Education and Experience Required:

• Currently pursuing a degree in Business, Marketing, Communications, or a related field.

Certifications & Licenses Required:

• None

Department Core Competencies:

• Problem-Solving
• Execution on Decisions
• Interpersonal Skills

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities Required:

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills required
• Excellent interpersonal and presentation skills
• Proficient with Microsoft Office and familiar with or able to learn additional business software
• Strong attention to detail
• Strong organizational and ethical practices
• Ability to problem-solve and develop short and long-term solutions
• Ability to follow instructions, take ownership of projects and work both independently and collaboratively to complete assignments
• Ability to be creative and assist in production of complex company produced events
• Project management skills
• Knowledgeable about digital advertising and marketing including creating newsletters, website, and social media preferred

WORKING CONDITIONS:

• Works out of Air & Space Forces Association’s headquarters in Arlington, VA.
• Office hours are 8:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., Monday to Friday, subject to modification based on the needs of each program or site.
• Operates in a professional office environment with travel to local offices, community partners, and events.
• Routinely uses standard office equipment such as computers, phones, copiers, filing cabinets and fax machines.