Founded in 1985, AGV Sports Group is one of the oldest rider-owned and operated apparel companies in the motorcycle industry. For 20 years, we have survived by staying true to our core market of sport bike riders and road racers. Born in the early day of AGV helmets entry into the US market, AGV Sports' helmet origin gave it a unique outlook in the motorcycle apparel industry.

Our commitment to materials and design innovation has played a major role in the evolution of the AGV Sport product line. Our products are engineered to be strong, light, abrasion resistant, cool, and comfortable. From entry-level products to world class high end professional race equipment regardless of the price, AGV Sports' design is always geared for the serious rider or racer.

The list of riders who have worn AGV Sport products at some point during their career reads like a Who's Who of road racing - Randy Mamola, Loris Capirossi, Troy Bayliss, Kurtis Roberts, Steve Crevier, Ben Bostrom, Eric Bostrom, Thomas Stevens, Pascal Picotte, Roland Sands, Mike Hale, Randy Renfrow, Aaron Yates, and four-time AMA Superbike Champion Mat Mladin. Unlike most other apparel manufacturers, the identical AGV Sport products worn by the professional riders can be purchased by the general public.

In addition to the information we collect from our world-class professional riders, a lot of input is received from our customers and our own personal experience. We are passionate about the sport. All of the personnel involved in product development at AGV Sport ride and are among the sport's greatest enthusiasts.

Each product is designed by riders for riders and function is never sacrificed for aesthetics. By keeping product development and design in house and using experienced riders, we are staying true to the dedicated following of advanced riders who respect the quality and value of performance driven products.




Qualifications:

This position is open to all high school and college students with interests in marketing, public relations, advertising, or related fields. Must be organized, motivated, willing to travel and be an avid motorcycle enthusiast.


The AGV Sport sales/marketing intern will be trained on creating marketing plans, sales techniques and sales closing methods. This internship is ideal for college students or recent graduates wishing to add real world experience to their educational credentials. Goals will be set and a game plan will be established to help interns achieve and surpass goals. The intern program is designed to focus on advance sales in a fun and exciting environment.

Duties Include:

• Working as a team with other interns to plan and implement one complete promotional event per quarter under the guidance of AGV Sport staff.
• Actively promoting existing AGV Sport events and programs.
• Help develop and refine the overall AGV Sport student marketing plan.
• Other duties as assigned-- general office work.

Desired Characteristics:

• Excellent organization and interpersonal skills.
• Self-starter, able to work independently and as part of a team.
• Strong writing skills.
• Competency with Microsoft Word, Excel and Outlook, or desire to gain competency.

By the end of this training the trainee will have learned to:

• Create a marketing plan for a specific product and target market.
• Draw together profiles and marketing strategies for individual customers.
• Write reports and present them to the Management team.
• Create advertisements for client events.
• Support worldwide promotional activities and campaigns.
• Market and explore new ideas for inclusion in the company’s strategy.
• Manage and develop existing client accounts.
• Service an international customer base, providing excellent customer service and sales support to individual customers.
• Participate as part of a team, on shared assignments and projects.
• Deliver presentations to the company and its customers.
• Put together the elements of a sponsorship deal between the company and its racers.
• Compile a portfolio of completed training assignments at the end of the internship.
• Learn in a mentoring relationship where regular appraisal/evaluation offers opportunities to give and receive feedback.
• Industry and customer knowledge.
• Case management.
• Relationship development with customers and vendors.
• Project management.
• Financial knowledge.
• Analysis techniques.
• Leadership skills.
• Teamwork skills.
• Personal presentation and communication skills.

Length:

The length of the internship is variable depending on situation and school requirements; this subject is negotiable.

Credit / Compensation:

Student interns will have an opportunity to receive college credit. Contact your undergraduate advising office for more information on academic credit. Compensation depends on your work program as defined above; some �lighter� work-load programs will have no compensation while others will have multiple benefits.

Apply:

There will be at least three marketing interns each semester. Students wishing to apply for the internship should mail resumes to AGV Sport Intern Program, P.O. Box 378, Buckeystown, MD 21717 or e-mail resumes to interns@agvsport.com. For more information, please call 1.800.777.7006.

Contact Information:

Intern Coordinator
P.O. Box 378
Buckeystown, MD 21717 USA
Phone: 1-301-663-4550
Fax: 1-301-663-8950
E-mail: interns@agvsport.com