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Pop-A-Shot is the original name in arcade basketball. We've been industry leaders since 1981, delivering trusted expertise, innovative products, and exceptional service to our customers for more than four decades.
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From the warehouse to customer service, sales, and marketing, you'll gain hands-on experience in every aspect of our business. This internship is designed to provide real-world exposure, valuable professional skills, and an understanding of how a company operates.
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Pop-A-Shot Works Hard & Plays Hard As A Team
Sales & Growth Operations Coordinator (Sports & Events)
Full-Time • Peoria, IL (Preferred)/Remote/Hybrid (Considered)
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Get In Touch
Interested in joining the team or have any questions? Email us directly at careers@popashot.net.
About Us
We build and sell commercial-grade arcade basketball games, working with high-profile clients ranging from professional sports franchises, collegiate athletic programs and stadium fan zones to corporate venues and high-end residential buyers. Expanding on our success, we are launching a brand-new venture: mobile arcade trailers outfitted with our custom games for event rentals, fan activations and private parties.
About the Role
We are looking for an adaptable, tech-savvy Sales & Growth Operations Coordinator to act as the operational engine for our business. In this hybrid role, you will partner directly with our Lead Salesperson to support our core arcade sales while taking point on building systems, setting up software tools and driving outreach for our new mobile arcade trailer entity.
If you thrive in a fast-paced environment where you get to build processes from scratch, work with sports industry clients and wear multiple growth-focused hats, this is your shot.
What You’ll Do: Sales Support (Core Arcade Business)
- Keep Deals Moving: Follow up with sales leads, respond to routine inquiries and ensure no potential buyer falls through the cracks.
- Build Sales Assets: Draft clean sales sheets, compile customer testimonials and organize marketing materials to help close deals.
- Sports & Venue Outreach: Help identify key decision-makers across pro sports franchises, stadium activation managers, university athletic departments and sports marketing agencies.
- Handle Sales Admin: Keep lead tracking organized, draft quotes/proposals and coordinate logistics between sales and delivery.
What You’ll Do: Rental Operations & Launch (Mobile Arcade Venture)
- Build Systems from Scratch: Help evaluate, select and implement our software stack (e.g., lightweight CRM, rental booking platforms and automated workflow tools).
- Drive Rental Prospecting: Identify and outreach to potential rental clients, including corporate sponsors, festival organizers, fan zones and private event planners.
- Manage Inquiries & Bookings: Handle incoming rental requests, coordinate calendar logistics, draft rental agreements and ensure smooth delivery prep.
- Local Marketing & Promotion: Coordinate hyper-local outreach, assist with digital marketing assets and collect photo/video content from successful event activations.
Who You Are
- Experience: 2–4 years of experience in sales operations, event coordination, project management or general small business administration.
- Tech-Savvy & Systems-Minded: Comfortable evaluating, implementing and organizing software tools (CRMs, booking platforms, or project management software).
- Comfortable with Ambiguity: You don't need a step-by-step manual to get started; you see an unstructured goal as an opportunity to build a clean process.
- Proactive Communicator: You write clear, engaging emails, aren't afraid to pick up the phone and feel comfortable speaking with sports marketing directors and venue managers.
- Detail-Oriented: You take pride in neat spreadsheets, organized files and timely customer follow-ups.
Why Join Us
- Pay Range: Dependent on experience
- Ground-Floor Opportunity: Direct exposure to launching a new business line with massive growth potential.
- Industry Cool Factor: Work directly with commercial sports activations, high-profile events, and entertainment venues.
- Benefits & Perks: Paid Health insurance, PTO, 401(k) with match, Summer Fridays
How to Apply
Send your resume and a brief note telling us about a process, project, or software tool you helped implement or launch from scratch to careers@popashot.net.
About Us
We’re a fast growing Arcade company with a line of products ranging from at home games to commercial machines. Pop-A-Shot is the original name in Arcade Basketball; we are focused on providing excellent products, top notch customer support, and creating fans with our day-to-day interactions.
About the Role
We’re looking for a dedicated Customer Support Team Member to assist with any issues our customers may have. You will be responsible for assisting customers, both over the phone and email, as well as collaborating with other departments for assistance as needed. This role is ideal for a self starter who has strong written and verbal communication skills.
Growth Opportunities
While customer service will be your primary responsibility, this role offers opportunities to become involved in many other areas of the business based on your interests, strengths, and initiative. We value team members who are eager to grow and contribute beyond their core responsibilities. As you develop within the role, there may be opportunities to assist with:
- Marketing and social media
- Sales and client outreach
- Event planning and coordination
- Opportunity to travel and assist at events
- Logistics and operations
- Business development
- Creative projects and team initiatives
We’re looking for individuals who enjoy working with people, take initiative, and are excited to grow alongside a collaborative and fast-paced company.
What You'll Do
- Assist Customers using our CRM system, as well as over the phone
- Diagnose issues presented by the customer and provide accurate solutions
- Facilitate and process orders as they enter our system
- Provide invoices and payment forms to customers
- Work closely with our Warehouse, Design, and Logistics teams
- Monitor sales and stock levels on outside sales channels
Must Have Qualifications
- College Degree
- Strong Written and Verbal Communications Skills
- Ability to prioritize, multi-task, and effectively work independently
- Willingness to help in all areas of the business as needed
- Ability and willingness to have a flexible schedule as needed, especially during the Holiday season
- Desire to learn and grow in a fast paced, digitally focused environment
Nice-to-Have
- Previous experience with a CRM system
- Experience with Amazon Seller Central
What Success Looks Like
- Noticeable improvements in ticket completion and overall efficiency within the first 6 months
- Strong teamwork and growing confidence working across different departments
- Reliable, consistent performance with clear measurable results
Role Details & Benefits
- Job Type: Full Time
- Shift: 8 Hour Shift
- Work Location: In Person
- 401(k) & 401(k) Matching
- Dental, Health, and Vision Insurance
- Paid Time Off
- Unlimited Pop-A-Shot
About Us
We’re a fast growing Arcade company with a line of products ranging from at home games to commercial machines. Pop-A-Shot is the original name in Arcade Basketball; we are focused on providing excellent products, top notch customer support, and creating fans with our day-to-day interactions. Our Warehouse Team keeps everything moving– from receiving shipments to getting orders out the door accurately and on time.
About the Role
We’re looking for a dedicated Warehouse Team Member to support daily operations, including picking, packing, shipping, and inventory handling. This is a hands-on role for someone who enjoys staying active and being part of a team.
What You’ll Learn and Do
- Pick and Pack orders – games, replacement parts, and accessories
- Ensure all orders are handled processed and shipped in a timely manner
- Maintain an accurate inventory of all games/parts with daily cycle counts
- Gain real world experience in day-to-day operations of a growing company
- Collaborate with the entire team at Pop-A-Shot
- Log and process returns on a daily basis
- Unload shipping containers of games and parts when necessary
- Support Production team by mounting, trimming, and packaging custom backboards
Must Have Qualifications
- Attention to detail
- Must be able to regularly and repetitively lift, carry, and maneuver boxes and inventory weighing up to 60 lbs throughout an entire shift
- Ability to stand for long periods of time
- Ability to prioritize, multitask and effectively work independently
- Willingness to help in all areas of the warehouse as needed
Nice-to-Have
- 1-year Warehouse experience
- Forklift experience
- High School Diploma or GED Equivalent
What Success Looks Like
- Improvements on overall knowledge and efficiency within first six months
- Continued collaboration and comfortability between departments
Role Details & Benefits
- Job Type: Full Time
- Shift: 8 Hours
- Work Location: In Person
- 401(k) & 401(k) Matching
- Dental, Health, Life, and Vision Insurance
- Paid Time Off
About the Role
From the warehouse to customer service, sales, and marketing, you'll gain hands-on experience in every aspect of our business. This internship is designed to provide real-world exposure, valuable professional skills, and an understanding of how a company operates.
