About Cannonball

It’s an exciting and fun time here at Cannonball! As a New York City-based, M/WBE-certified event production company, we’re dedicated to creating big, bold, one-of-a-kind experiences. Cannonball is the fastest growing food and beverage events company in the country, and the production and food + beverage teams are largely responsible for the success. Some of our tent pole events and clients include: Bacon and Beer Classic at NFL and MLB stadiums; Lions, Tigers and Brews at U.S. zoos; Etsy; Brooklyn Chamber of Commerce; Time Out; and Midwest Adventures. 

About Our Team

A dedicated team of foodies and adventurers, we live for delicious, heart-stopping fun. If we aren't exploring the latest Big Apple pop-up, exhibit or show, you can probably find us at happy hour, brainstorming some crazy new event concept over cocktails (and anything bacon-wrapped). In addition to our passion for events and new experiences, we bring together a diverse mix of perspectives and expertise, a commitment to hard work and integrity, and many years of experience.

About the Position

Cannonball is seeking a Sales + Event Intern dedicated to growing his/her skills while also making a splash here, on our team. You will develop keen sales and events skills by assisting our food + beverage team with outreach to hundreds of vendors. You will also gain hands-on experience by contributing to event preparation, execution, and wrap-up. We are seeking a passionate and hardworking person with a positive attitude who is highly social, excited about learning, and ready to give it 110%!

• Vendor Onboarding: act as promotional liaison between Cannonball and participating restaurants and vendors, create and manage list of vendors for each event location based on research, onboard and assist in the management of vendor relationships prior to, during and after each festival

• Event Research and Execution: support food & beverage managers in multiple markets; assist in researching local vendors and unique food and beverage concepts for events.
  

About You

● Previous event/sales internship experience and have demonstrated success in that role

● Comfortable on the phone pitching event in cold-call format with potential vendors

● You are a self-starter and can solve challenging problems on your own

● You are highly collaborative, fostering strong relationships across all parts of the business

and must enjoy learning and sharing knowledge

● You are interested in learning more about events and the food and beverage industry

● You have a passion for food and beverage 

● Bachelor’s degree (plus if it’s a related degree with relevant work experience)

● Thorough research skills and ability to analyze and make suggestions based on findings

● Self-motivated and responsible worker; able to complete projects independently

● Creative, curious and entrepreneurial spirit; loves thinking of and executing new ideas

● Able to communicate Cannonball brand intelligently, professionally and effectively

● Live in the New York City metro area

Additional Info

You should be able to easily meet in the city at our office in NoHo.

Benefits and Perks

Paid internship at $12/hour; traveling the country for events; connecting with key contacts in the entertainment/hospitality/media industry; attending fun events/team outings; working closely with the CEO.

Duration

Full-time (Internship lasts 3 months and will be evaluated for a full-time position at that time.)

To Apply

Please include your resume and cover letter. Only those who are selected to interview will be contacted.