Opportunity brief
About CommBox:
Cricket doesn't end at the close of play - it lives on in conversations.
CommBox.tv is where the discussions never end. We bring together players, journalists, creators, analysts, and fans to make cricket smarter, more entertaining, and impossible to scroll past. We are creating a platform as fun and entertaining as the sport it self.
Cricket is a sport built on conversations, CommBox is a new player in that field.
About the Role:
As a Sponsorship & Brand Outreach Intern, you will help CommBox identify and connect with brands that could benefit from reaching the cricket audience.
You will work closely with the marketing and leadership team to research potential brands, identify relevant decision-makers, build prospect databases, conduct outreach, and support the development of brand partnerships and sponsorship opportunities.
This is a high-ownership role where you will be expected to take initiative, experiment with different outreach strategies, and actively contribute to CommBox's business growth.
Responsibilities of the Intern:
Brand Research & Lead Generation
- Research brands and companies that could be potential partners or sponsors for CommBox. - Identify brands relevant to cricket, sports, entertainment, lifestyle, consumer products, fintech, technology, FMCG, e-commerce, and other relevant categories. -
Identify the right decision-makers within target companies, such as:
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Brand Managers
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Marketing Managers
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Head of Marketing
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Partnerships Managers
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Business Development Heads
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Founders
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CMOs
- Build and maintain a structured database of potential brand partners. - Research company profiles, campaigns, target audiences, and marketing activities to identify partnership opportunities.
Brand Outreach
- Conduct professional cold outreach through email, LinkedIn, phone calls, and other relevant channels. - Make cold calls to prospective brands and introduce CommBox and its partnership opportunities. - Follow up consistently with prospects. - Maintain accurate records of all outreach and follow-ups. - Schedule meetings between interested brands and the CommBox team.
Email & Communication
- Write professional and personalized brand partnership emails. - Develop different outreach messages based on the brand and its marketing objectives. - Follow up with prospects professionally without being repetitive. - Communicate CommBox's value proposition clearly to potential partners.
Marketing Responsibilities
- Support marketing campaigns and brand partnership initiatives. - Research market trends, competitors, and potential partnership opportunities. - Assist in identifying new customer and brand segments. - Help develop marketing ideas and campaigns targeted at cricket audiences. -
Track outreach metrics such as:
- Number of brands researched - Contacts identified - Emails sent - Calls completed - Responses received - Meetings scheduled - Partnerships generated - Analyze outreach performance and suggest ways to improve conversion.
Partnership Support
- Assist the team in preparing brand partnership proposals and presentations. - Research potential sponsorship opportunities around cricket events, tournaments, creators, and content. - Coordinate with internal teams to support partnership execution. - Maintain professional relationships with prospects and partners.
Requirements:
Marketing Skills
- Basic understanding of digital marketing. - Understanding of brand positioning and target audiences. - Market research and competitor research. - Lead generation. - Basic understanding of customer acquisition and conversion. - Knowledge of social media and digital platforms. - Ability to identify potential marketing opportunities.
Business Development Skills
- Lead generation and prospecting. - Cold calling. - Cold emailing. - LinkedIn outreach. - Relationship building. - Follow-up and pipeline management. - Basic sales and negotiation understanding.
Research & Data Skills
- Excellent internet research skills. - Ability to find relevant company and decision-maker information. - Good working knowledge of Google Sheets / Microsoft Excel. - Ability to organize and maintain large prospect databases. - Attention to detail while collecting contact information.
Communication Skills
- Excellent written and verbal communication. - Strong English communication skills. - Confidence in speaking with professionals and business decision-makers.
Good to have: LinkedIn Sales Navigator, Apollo, CRM tools, Canva, or email outreach tools.
What We're Looking For
- Proactive and high-agency. - Comfortable taking initiative without waiting for constant instructions. - Confident speaking with new people. - Curious and willing to learn. - Comfortable with cold calling and outreach. - Strong at research and finding information. - Organized and consistent with follow-ups. - Target-oriented and execution-focused. - Comfortable working in a fast-paced startup environment. - Able to take ownership of assigned projects. - Cricket Interest - Preferred: A genuine interest in cricket and sports marketing is preferred. Candidates should ideally follow IPL, international cricket, major tournaments, and understand cricket audiences.
What You Will Learn
This internship will give you hands-on exposure to:
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Brand Partnerships
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Sponsorship Sales
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Business Development
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B2B Marketing
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Lead Generation
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Cold Calling
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Cold Emailing
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LinkedIn Outreach
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Market Research
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CRM & Pipeline Management
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Digital Marketing
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Sports Marketing
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Negotiation
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Startup Growth
Why Join CommBox?
- Work directly with a fast-growing startup. - Get hands-on experience in marketing + business development + sponsorships. - Work closely with the leadership and marketing team. - Learn how brands and startups build partnerships. - Opportunity to take ownership of real business projects. - Exposure to the sports and cricket ecosystem. - Potential opportunity for a full-time role based on performance.