Spring 2027 Business Development Internship

In addition to significant professional development, mentorship, and real-world project experience, participants will be considered for a one-time, performance-based payment at the conclusion of the program. The amount depends on business and individual results.

Bauer Entertainment Marketing (www.BauerEM.com), is looking for a dynamic professional to support its sales initiatives. This is an exciting opportunity for anyone interested in pursuing a career in music, sports, entertainment, marketing, or technology.

Primary responsibilities will be to identify potential clients, assist with proposals and agreements, establish new prospective client relationships, drive new revenue for the company, and organize and maintain the current CRM system. The Business Development Internship also serves as a launch point for exploring multiple areas and opportunities.

This internship requires a minimum commitment of 20 hours per week during standard business hours. Specific days and hours can be coordinated with your supervisor based on business needs and academic schedules.

We are looking for an outgoing candidate with a passion for entrepreneurship, the ability to learn quickly and execute with excellence, organizational skills, attention to detail, and superior communication skills. The ideal candidate will be organized and have a deep commitment to growth and learning.

This position reports to the Business Development Manager. This internship can be done from our workspace in East Nashville and/or remotely.

Qualifications:

• Current graduate student or undergraduate Junior or Senior

• Business, sales, or psychology-focused degrees preferred

• Strong interest in the entertainment and technology industries

• Experience in startups and the entertainment industry are a bonus, but not required

Hard Skills:

• Excellent written, oral, and visual communication skills (preference given to great copywriters)

• Proficient in Google products (Slides, Docs, Sheets)

• Aptitude for graphic design (Canva, Illustrator, Photoshop)

• Experience with Customer Relationship Management (CRM) systems

Soft Skills:

• Ability to work independently with minimal direction and supervision

• Great people skills and ability to collaborate with colleagues in person and remotely

• Highly organized, detail-oriented, efficient, and productive while managing multiple tasks at once

• Needs to be told things only once, but not afraid to ask for clarification

• Capacity to get work done in a fast-paced environment not confined to a typical “9 to 5” day

• Strong problem-solver and adept at anticipating opportunities. Handles objections with ease

• Seeks, welcomes, and uses constructive criticism to learn, grow, and improve

Mission:

•Grow BEM’s ability to share unforgettable experiences with fans by supporting new business acquisition through research and proposal development

Outcomes:

•Identify and qualify prospective clients

•Assist in creating business development proposals and presentations

•Maintain up-to-date and accurate CRM records to support sales pipeline management

Our internship offers you:

• Flexible Scheduling: Work from wherever and whenever you want as long as deadlines are met, your communication is timely and consistent, and your supervisors are happy with results. Unlimited vacation, pending approval

• Hands-on Experience: Working at a startup means you’ll get greater access, responsibility, and accountability immediately. Receive real-time training and core knowledge across a range of marketing strategies and tactics

• Networking Opportunities: Meet, engage, and build relationships with a variety of people in the entertainment industry

• Potential consideration for a full-time position after graduation

About Bauer Entertainment Marketing (BEM):

Bauer Entertainment Marketing is a full-service marketing agency providing strategic consulting and hands-on campaign management. We’re leaders in removing barriers to growth and generating more conversions via leads, sales, awareness, and engagement. We’ve proudly helped grow 100+ sports, music & entertainment companies including: Country Jam USA, Nitro Circus, Kanye West, Ryman Auditorium, Music City Bowl, and Uber. BEM was named “Best in Business” by the Nashville Business Journal, “Best Emerging Music, Sports, & Entertainment Company” by the Nashville Entrepreneur Center, plus a "Best Advertising Agency" and "Top Digital Marketing Agency" in Nashville by Expertise.com and UpCity. Most recently, we received recognition from Front Office Sports as 2023 Best Employers in Sports. This reflects our experience, passion, professionalism, and ability to generate quantified, documented results for clients. Learn more at www.BauerEM.com.