Business Strategy & Research Intern - #1397371

Title: Business Strategy Intern

Company: MADE Hoops

Location: Denver, CO or Colorado Springs, CO

About MADE Hoops

MADE Hoops is the world's largest independently-owned organizer and operator of youth basketball events, hosting over 130 events and more than 80,000 player participants annually across 41 states and Canada. We are dedicated to providing premier basketball experiences and fostering the growth of young athletes.

Position Summary

MADE Hoops is seeking a highly motivated and entrepreneurial-minded Business Strategy Intern to work directly with the Senior Vice President of Strategy.

This internship offers a unique opportunity to gain hands-on experience on the commercial side of a leading sports organization, including strategic planning, research, and company-building initiatives.

The intern will be exposed to executive-level decision-making and operations across several departments and key business initiatives, including brand partnerships, recruiting, written content, social media, digital marketing, merchandise sales/e-commerce, and technology/development.

MADE Hoops prides itself on being an organization that identifies, develops and retains talented interns. Truly excelling in this role would likely lead to an offer of full-time employment post-graduation, and/or a whole-hearted recommendation of employment to other sports organizations.

Responsibilities

• Conduct market research and competitive analysis to support strategic planning.
• Assist in the development and execution of strategic initiatives across various business units.
• Assist in the analysis of e-commerce and merchandise sales data.
• Provide support in the development of brand partnerships and sponsorship opportunities.
• Assist with technology and development projects as needed.
• Support the creation and management of content for social media and digital marketing campaigns, specifically to enhance the company’s profile with brand partners.
• Prepare presentations and reports for executive review.
• Provide administrative support to the SVP of Strategy.
• Complete ad hoc projects as assigned.
  
  

Sampling Of Potential Projects

• Building a database of multi-court basketball and youth sports facilities throughout North America, and making recommendations on expansion regions.
• Performing a competitive landscape analysis of subscription and membership tiers across youth/amateur sports organizations.
• Identifying opportunities and building recommendations of basketball creators to partner with and/or acquire
• Deep dive into unit economics of ecomm product SKUs
• Building a list of athletes for NIL deal consideration
• Sourcing and evaluating agencies to run paid media campaigns to drive merchandise and event sales
• Putting together an executive brief and recommendation around Buy Now Pay Later vendors and user experiences
  
  

Qualifications

• Currently enrolled in a bachelor's or master's degree program in sports management, business administration, marketing, or a related field.
• Strong interest in the sports industry, particularly youth basketball.
• Excellent research, analytical, and problem-solving skills.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint).
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Highly organized and detail-oriented.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and professionalism when participating in executive-level meetings.
• Strong grasp of AI tools and how to leverage them to drive business results
• Living in the Denver, CO or Colorado Springs, CO metro areas.
• Ability to complete 1-3x in-person work sessions per week
  
  

Learning Opportunities

• Exposure to executive-level decision-making and strategic planning.
• Hands-on experience in various aspects of sports business operations.
• Opportunity to network with industry professionals.
• Development of valuable skills in research, analysis, and project management.
  
  

We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, age, disability, gender identity, marital or veteran status, or any other protected class.