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Business Development - Lifestyle Summer Intern

CompanyAuthentic Brands Group
LocationNew York
Work ModeOn Site
PostedMarch 18, 2026
Internship Information
Core Responsibilities
The intern will be trained in brand licensing, assisting in generating new business by identifying and qualifying leads for Authentic's global network of licensing partners across wholesale, retail, and online sectors. Responsibilities include extensive outreach, creating benchmarking documents, maintaining CRM entries, and assisting the team with contract negotiations and deal lifecycle management.
Internship Type
full time
Company Size
640
Visa Sponsorship
No
Language
English
Working Hours
20 hours
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About The Company
Authentic Brands Group (Authentic) is a unified platform that integrates M&A, licensing, brand strategy and digital innovation to unlock the power of its global portfolio. It connects iconic sports, lifestyle, entertainment and media brands with best-in-class partners to optimize long-term value in the marketplace. Authentic owns more than 50 global brands, generating approximately $32 billion in annual retail sales. These brands have a significant presence in 150 countries, with more than 29,000 freestanding stores and shop-in-shops, as well as 460,000 points of sale worldwide. Authentic’s portfolio of globally recognized brands includes Shaquille O’Neal, David Beckham, Reebok, Champion, Nautica, Elvis Presley, Marilyn Monroe, Sports Illustrated, Eddie Bauer, Aéropostale, Lucky Brand, Nine West, Brooks Brothers, Juicy Couture, Vince Camuto, Quiksilver, Billabong, Sperry, Hunter and Ted Baker. Through its joint venture with Saks Global, Authentic Luxury Group (ALG), it drives growth for luxury and accessible luxury brands, including Barneys New York, Judith Leiber, Hervé Léger, Vince, Neiman Marcus, Saks Fifth Avenue and Saks OFF 5TH. For more information, visit authentic.com. ***We have been made aware of fraudulent job offers and interview requests being sent by individuals falsely claiming to represent Authentic. These scams are often initiated via email, employment websites and social media, and may include fake interview requests, offer letters or attempts to collect personal and financial information. If you believe you've been contacted by someone impersonating an Authentic team member, please report it immediately by emailing peopleandculture@authentic.com.***
About the Role

Who We Are

Authentic Brands Group (Authentic) is a leading sports, media, entertainment and lifestyle platform. As the owner of some of the most iconic and beloved intellectual property in the world, Authentic acquires and invests in brands to create long-term value for all of its stakeholders.
 
A digital-first, asset-light platform, Authentic sits at the intersection of culture, commerce and technology. It brings brands to life and cultivates fandom through powerful storytelling, premium content and unforgettable live experiences. Together with nearly 2,000 best-in-class licensing partners across 150 countries and an expansive distribution network, Authentic’s brands drive more than $38 billion in annual systemwide retail sales worldwide.

 Why Authentic

 You’ll be able to access the resources and scale, while leveraging innovative technology and nimble environment. What we’re saying is, this isn’t your average day job. If you’re hungry to drive ideas into action and own your career, let’s chat. Our team is rapidly innovating to evolve and define the future of our brands. With the help of some of the brightest minds in retail, marketing, licensing, legal and more, we are building the intersection of digital and experiential marketing to help achieve that mission. We reimagine, evolve and transform brands! At Authentic, we foster an inclusive workplace where diversity of thought and expertise drive competitive advantage. Our global teams are built by go-getters who contribute unique perspectives and push the boundaries of creativity and innovation. Headquartered in New York City, Authentic has offices in major metropolitan cities including Los Angeles and Miami, as well as Toronto, Mexico City, London, and Shanghai.

What You’ll Do

The Summer (June - August) Business Development - Lifestyle Intern will be trained in the nuts and bolts of the brand licensing business. You'll be mentored by experienced internal leaders who will advise and help you succeed and develop exceptional business acumen. You will be trained and assist in generating new business by identifying and qualifying leads to join Authentic's global network of licensing partners in the wholesale, retail, and online marketplace sectors. From identifying target licensing partners and executing top-notch qualification tactics, you will gain 360-degree knowledge of expanding Authentic's partnership universe. 

What you’ll be working on

  • Lead generation & ideate new verticals/categories: Extensive outreach on under-penetrated areas
  • Benchmarking - Create benchmarking document to compare potential opportunities against licensed category
  • Internal Partner Category List - list to capture existing partner’s growth goals
  • Lead generation & ideate new verticals/categories: Extensive outreach on under-penetrated areas
  • Effectively use a CRM: salesforce entries, maintain teams google docs/trackers
  • Liaise between BD & brand teams, coordinate meetings & requests, manage priorities
  • Assist team in contract negotiations with issues lists, comps, term sheets, CS&EA's
  • Issues Lists: how to summarize redlines
  • Comps: help team make informed decisions with counterproposals
  • Term Sheets/CSEAs: familiarize self with licensing agreements
  • Learn successful pitching by listening in on team's meetings
  • Learn the lifecycle of a deal from outreach to full execution

Must Haves:

  • Currently enrolled university student.
  • Able to work up to 20 hours per week
  • Able to work onsite in our NYC office
  • Willingness to get your hands dirty and make things happen.
  • Strong written and verbal communication skills
  • Comfortability in a high-paced, collaborative environment
  • Detail oriented
  • Proficient knowledge of Microsoft Office and Google Suite
  • Process-driven and constantly looking for ways to streamline and simplify complex tasks

Primary Location Salary Range:

The hourly rate for an undergraduate student intern in New York, NY, is $18
The hourly rate for a graduate student intern in New York, NY, is $22

 

Fraud Alert: Unauthorized Job Offers and Impersonations

We have been made aware of fraudulent job offers and interview requests being sent by individuals falsely claiming to represent Authentic. These scams are often initiated via email, employment websites and social media, and may include fake interview requests, offer letters or attempts to collect personal and financial information.

Please note:

  • All legitimate Authentic job postings can be found only on our official website (authentic.com) or through our verified LinkedIn page (https://www.linkedin.com/company/weareauthentic).
  • Authentic does not conduct interviews over Teams or Zoom without prior email correspondence from a verified @authentic.com email address.
  • We will never ask you for sensitive personal information, payment or banking details as part of the hiring process.

If you believe you've been contacted by someone impersonating an Authentic team member, please report it immediately by emailing peopleandculture@authentic.com.

Authentic conducts background checks for candidates who receive a conditional offer of employment, where permitted by law. Background checks are administered in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local laws and in a consistent, nondiscriminatory manner.

Authentic is an equal-opportunity employer and we value and embrace the diversity and inclusion of all Team Members. We do not discriminate on the basis of gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, national origin, disability, age, marital status, protected veteran status, or other legally protected status.

For individuals with disabilities or religious obligations who would like to request an accommodation, please contact talent@authentic.com

To access Authentic' s Privacy Policy, which contains information regarding data collected from job applicants and how we use it, please click here: https://authentic.com/pages/privacy-policy 

Key Skills
Lead GenerationBenchmarkingCRMSalesforceContract NegotiationsTerm SheetsPitchingDeal Lifecycle ManagementCommunicationMicrosoft OfficeGoogle SuiteProcess Driven
Categories
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