Minorities in Sports Business Network: WK 4.26

Minorities in Sports Business weekly newsletter - WK: 4.26

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Catch us THIS THURSDAY at the "Advancing Representation of Racial Equity in Sports" session at the Cleveland Power of Sport Summit at the NFL Draft making two HUGE announcements. YES - we've been WORKING working! 

CATCH US THIS THURSDAY AT 5PM EST

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Chicago Blackhawks are looking for an Account Executive, New Business. This role will generate new business through the sale of season ticket packages and groups. In this role, you will be responsible for a new sales goal with revenue generated from B2B calls, personal prospecting calls, email marketing, face to face presentations, out of office appointments, in arena tours, sales influencer events, networking, and referrals. About the Chicago Blackhawks:The Chicago Blackhawks are a professional ice hockey team based in Chicago. They have won six Stanley Cup championships since their founding in 1926. The Blackhawks are one of the "Original Six" NHL teams. TL;DR - Here are the deets: Location: Chicago, IL Status: Full-Time Starts: ASAP Compensation: competitive salaryWe're looking for someone who fits the following: At least 3 years in sales or telemarketing, preferably within sports and entertainment Creative with prospecting for new business development, new leads, and set face-to-face appointments to drive new business. Can regularly meet sales goals You can learn more about the role HERE. APPLY BELOW!

(LAST WEEK TO APPLY!!)

MiS is working with EQTR to look for rising high school juniors and seniors interested in working in the luxury travel industry. And yes that means even working with athletes and entertainers to create luxury travel experiences for them. As a member of this cohort, you'll have access to some of the biggest brands and opportunities in the travel industry with support from travel behemoths Marriott and JetBlueEQTR is a mentorship program formed to create pathways to entrepreneurship and leadership in the luxury travel space for rising BIPOC college Juniors and Seniors. This program is a collaboration between many stakeholders in the travel industry who are committed to pursuing immediate and decisive action in order to create a legacy of change for the future.THE IMPORTANT THINGS YOU NEED TO KNOW aka THE DETAILS:  EQTR Mentorship program runs from September through May of each calendar year, in which the mentor and students meets once a month on a one-to-one basis. 1:1 mentor-student ratio, in which mentors are committed to their students for the entire year Additionally, each month we will be running #EQTRinSession, an educational session formatted as panels, conversation, or keynote speaker, prioritized for the students, but also open to the industry which will create a networking opportunity for the students. During the year, students will be working on a final project to be presented to the EQTR community and industry network at our Innovation Summit in May 2022.  Innovation Summit will also be an opportunity to meet decision makers in the industry and network. 7 summer internship opportunities will be available to students from board members, so far we have the following commited: JetBlue, Marriott Hotels & Resorts, Four Seasons Hotels & Resorts, and SmartFlyer. Industry opportunities available to EQTR students:  September - Attendance at ILTM Americas in Riviera Maya, Mexico December – Attendance at ILTM in Cannes, France.   ILTM is a trade show for the best travel companies in the world, attendees are typically C-Level and Owners of companies, as well as decision makers across the board.  We are also in discussion about hosting a networking lunch in Cannes for the students called Bright Young Thing.   Spring  – Networking opportunity with targeted travel companies to provide Inside look into the travel industry and the roles available within it + a visit to Virtuoso NYC HQ, a consortia of the top 1% travel providers in the world.  Remember to mention MiS when you apply! Also, let us know when you apply so we can share it with the team. GOOD LUCK!

MiS IS NOW OFFERING PREMIUM MEMBERSHIP!

As a premium member you'll have access to the following: 

• Access to members-only events 

• Access and connections to the MiS Advisory Board 

• Discounts on Merch/Products, Events & Professional Services

• Access to members-only content and career development learnings

• Members-only jobs and fellowships

• Ability to have your company or content featured on the site

Membership is $100. Between access to our advisory board, access to conferences, members-only content and events, and discount on merch, the membership pays for itself.We'll also (FINALLY) start adding people to the group chat this week and next. If you filled out our waitlist form, be on the lookout for an email from us ([email protected]). If you haven't filled out the form and would like to be considered to be added to the group chat please fill out the form HERE.Thanks again for your support over the years and consider joining us as a premium member!