What are the responsibilities and job description for the Summer 2025 Associate, Corporate Strategy position at Excel Sports Management?
Excel Sports Management is an industry-leading sports agency representing top-tier talent, blue-chip brands and marquee properties. Our success is rooted in our people, our high character reputation and our commitment to creating a diverse and welcoming workplace. We focus on team chemistry, collaboration, strong relationships, valuable networks, and ambitious ideas to deliver innovative solutions that keep our clients and agency ahead of the curve.
Excel Sports Management is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE).
Our Associate program is a paid opportunity that allows participants to contribute to the organization's success while at the same time applying learnings from the classroom. This semester we will continue with a hybrid program and will offer each participant the opportunity to gain in-office experience for approximately 3-days a week. Associates are responsible for their individual transportation and housing needs.
Associate Expectations:
All Associates are expected to work 24-29.9 hours a week during the session. While each Associate will be working with a specific division, they will have the opportunity to learn about other areas within Excel, through lunch and learns held throughout the semester.
Important Dates:
Our Summer Program runs from Monday, June 2nd, 2025 through Friday, August 22nd, 2025
Office Hours:
- 9:00 am‐6:00 PM CT, Monday-Friday OR as agreed upon with advisor. Days in office must be coordinated with Advisor's schedules.
Our Associates must:
- Be available to work under 30 hours per week.
- Be available to report to the Chicago office approximately 3-days a week.
- Have a senior standing in college (must have completed your junior year of undergrad)
OR
- Be enrolled in a graduate school/law school
OR
- Have a bachelor's or postgraduate degree.
Interview Process:
- Applications will close on April 4th, 2025
- If selected, the expectation is that offers will be extended mid-end of April.
- The program will begin on June 2, 2025.
Corporate Strategy Associate Expectations:
- Assist in researching industry trends, competitor strategies, and market opportunities to inform agency growth plans.
- Support the development of presentations, reports, and strategic proposals for internal stakeholders and leadership or board meetings.
- Analyze data to identify insights that improve talent acquisition, retention, and performance strategies
- Help streamline operational workflows, including CRM updates, scheduling, and communication between departments.
- Conduct background research on potential partners or sponsors to support business development efforts.
- Participate in brainstorming sessions to create innovative offerings for athletes and corporate partners.
- Assist with ad-hoc administrative tasks to ensure seamless execution of strategic and talent initiatives.
The pay for this position is: $16.20 per hour. Please note that the foregoing compensation information is a good-faith assessment associated with this position only and is provided pursuant to the California and New York City Salary Transparency Law.
This position is not eligible for sponsorship.
Excel Sports Management provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to age, color, national origin, citizenship status, physical or mental disability, race, religion, creed, gender, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, genetic information, marital status, status with regard to public assistance, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, leaves of absence, compensation and training.
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