The Sales Academy is a 12-week, hands-on internship designed for individuals looking to break into professional sports. This is not a shadowing experience —y ou will be actively selling, building relationships, and contributing to real revenue that drives the success of the club.
You’ll gain exposure to the full ticket sales lifecycle, from prospecting and outreach to closing deals and servicing clients, while working in a fast-paced, high-performance environment.
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Real Sales Experience
Own the sales process from start to finish — prospect, pitch, close, and service your accounts. -
Impact the Business
Your work directly contributes to attendance, fan experience, and revenue growth. -
Learn the System Behind the Sales
Gain exposure to CRM systems, sales strategy, pipeline management, and game-day operations. -
Build Transferable Skills
Develop communication, prospecting, negotiation, and relationship-building skills that translate across sports and business. -
Work Alongside Industry Professionals
Collaborate with a team that is building something meaningful—and learn what it takes to perform at a high level.
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Fall Semester
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Duration: Approximately 12 Weeks
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Start Date: August 10
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End Date: November 6
Drive Revenue
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Generate new ticket revenue through outbound calls, emails, and in-person meetings
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Sell season tickets, mini plans, group outings, and premium hospitality packages
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Meet and exceed weekly activity and revenue targets
Build Pipeline & Relationships
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Prospect new leads through research, networking, referrals, and community engagement
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Build relationships with individuals, groups, and local businesses
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Maintain and manage your pipeline within CRM systems
Deliver a Great Fan Experience
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Provide exceptional service to new and existing ticket holders
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Support clients throughout their experience—from first contact to game day
Be Part of Game Day
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Assist with game-day execution, including client hosting and service support
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Experience the operational side of live sports and fan engagement
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Individuals seeking college credit through an internship program
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Strong communicators who are comfortable on the phone and in person
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Competitive, goal-oriented individuals who thrive on performance and results
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Those interested in building a career in sports, sales, or business
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Candidates who can work flexible hours, including nights, weekends, and game days
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Previous experience in sales, customer service, or leadership roles
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A proactive, self-starter mindset with strong organization and time management
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A genuine passion for sports and live events
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Ability to operate independently while contributing to a team environment
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College credit + uncapped commission structure
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Additional hourly earning opportunities through gameday and operations support
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Exposure to full-time opportunities and career pathways within the sports industry
This program is built for people who want more than a line on their résumé. It’s for individuals who want to learn how to sell, perform, and contribute in a real business environment — while being part of building something that shows up on the field and in the stands every game.
Carolina Core FC is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or veteran status.
