Sales & Marketing Internship Opportunity
Helping students set a course for a rewarding career.
The Greater Richmond Convention Center offers internship placements for students interested in careers related to advertising, public relations, sales, and facility marketing. An internship at the GRCC is intended to provide a true learning experience for students as they observe a variety of positions. The off-campus program enables students to develop marketable skills in a real life environment, again insight into their chosen career and get a head start on their career path.
The internship is a non-paid position and is typically limited to one semester per student, or a summer program. Scheduling is flexible in order to accommodate the student's school calendar, or summer vacation schedule. Students are required to receive credit hours for this opportunity and submit the appropriate paperwork to their supervisor, prior to their first day. The sheer size and central location of the Greater Richmond Convention Center make it one of the most desirable meeting destinations in the Mid-Atlantic region. Situated in the heart of Virginia's capital city, the enormous 700,000 square-foot facility sits on 5 and ½ city blocks. Interior accommodations include 178,159 square feet of exhibit space, 32 meeting rooms and the 30,550 square-foot Grand Ballroom.
The Greater Richmond Convention Center was built as a result of regional cooperation between the City of Richmond, and the surrounding counties of Henrico, Chesterfield, and Hanover. The Greater Richmond Convention Center is owned by the Greater Richmond Convention Center Authority, which is comprised of these governmental entities and the Retail Merchants Association of Greater Richmond.
The Greater Richmond Convention Center is managed by Global Spectrum, which is the fastest growing firm in the public assembly facility management field with more than 55 facilities in the United States, Canada, and Asia. Examples of venues managed by Global Spectrum are arenas, football/baseball stadiums, convention centers, amphitheaters, expo centers, and performing arts theaters.
Sales & Marketing Internships:
Sales/Marketing: Assist the Sales and Marketing Department in areas such as selling space, advertising, marketing, promotions and client relations. Participate in ongoing learning to include selling to prospective clients, proposals and contracts, tradeshow participation, marketing/advertising campaigns, drafting press releases and assisting with promotional opportunities. A fair amount of computer work / paperwork is required in the sales process, including Internet research, entry of accounts into the sales data base, blocking space for client events in the sales data base, preparation of Microsoft Word & Excel reports and proposal documents, preparation of sales kits and mailings. There is also some filing and phone work involved. The student's ability, grasp of the scope of work, and accuracy on projects will determine the level of involvement in actual direct sales efforts and assignment to marketing
projects.
Hours required: Approximately 20-40 hours/week, depending upon department schedule and the school's requirement for hours. May be required to work evenings and weekends. A schedule will be determined in advance for all parties to agree to.
Wages: Non-paid
Attire: Business casual / possibly business dress for certain events.
Qualifications: College juniors, seniors, or graduate students working for earned credit. Applicant must have knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite. Applicant must be well-organized with ability to prioritize and handle multiple assignments and be willing to get involved in projects with varying degrees of difficulty. Applicant should be a self directed and self motivated candidate who takes initiative on own, as supervisor is not constantly in the immediate office environment. Applicant must possess the ability to work in a fast-paced, team environment and have excellent written and verbal communication skills.
To apply: send resume and cover letter stating your interests to:
Lori Coyne, Director of Sales & Marketing
Greater Richmond Convention Center
Global Spectrum Internship Program
403 N. 3rd Street
Richmond, VA 23219
Or via E-mail: LCoyne@greaterrichmondcc.com
For more information on the Greater Richmond Convention Center, please visit www.richmondcenter.com.