INTERN at Air & Space Forces Assoc – Arlington, Virginia

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 updatesVerify 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-SolvingExecution on DecisionsInterpersonal Skills

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities Required:

Excellent verbal and written communication skills requiredExcellent interpersonal and presentation skillsProficient with Microsoft Office and familiar with or able to learn additional business softwareStrong attention to detailStrong organizational and ethical practicesAbility to problem-solve and develop short and long-term solutionsAbility to follow instructions, take ownership of projects and work both independently and collaboratively to complete assignmentsAbility to be creative and assist in production of complex company produced eventsProject management skillsKnowledgeable 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.