What are the responsibilities and job description for the Trainee, Consulting & Sponsorship position at Intersport?
Background
Location: Hybrid – work-from-home and Chicago, IL (303 E Wacker Dr., Suite 2200)
Type: Full-time, non-permanent/six-month position
Division: Agency Services
Reports to: Senior Account Executive – Agency Services
Overview
Intersport is an award-winning agency that fills the empty space between marketing campaigns and consumers – helping brands make more meaningful connections. Our industry-leading team includes 200 team members supporting 50 clients with services spanning content production, experiential and event marketing, hospitality, brand and partnership consulting, creative, social and digital marketing, and platform development. We also own and operate event properties across the professional and collegiate sports landscape, focused on sports including basketball, football, golf, pickleball, and volleyball.
The Trainee program is the means for entry-level hiring at Intersport. A Trainee position is full-time and covers a period of six months. Toward the end of the six-month period, Intersport will determine permanent placement options, based on Trainee performance, market factors, and Intersport’s ability to hire. The responsibilities of each Trainee position vary depending on the needs of the company and the interests of the Trainee. In addition to their day-to-day work, the Trainee will gain exposure across the organization to get a well-rounded view of Intersport and of the sports and entertainment marketing and media industry.
Intersport is seeking to add a smart and driven Trainee to its Agency Services team. The Agency Services team is integral to providing existing clients with a variety of solutions to help them reach their business and brand objectives. The Trainee will be responsible for providing high quality deliverables to our internal team in support of clients’ consulting and sponsorship and marketing planning and activation.
Responsibilities
General
Salary and Benefits
The salary for this position is $43,900. If, after the six-month Trainee period the Trainee is converted to a permanent employee, the title is adjusted to Assistant Account Executive and the salary is adjusted to $46,000.
This position includes medical, dental, vision, parental leave benefits and 401(k) with company match for qualified employees. This position does not include bonuses, commissions, or other incentives.
Qualifications
Intersport is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
Location: Hybrid – work-from-home and Chicago, IL (303 E Wacker Dr., Suite 2200)
Type: Full-time, non-permanent/six-month position
Division: Agency Services
Reports to: Senior Account Executive – Agency Services
Overview
Intersport is an award-winning agency that fills the empty space between marketing campaigns and consumers – helping brands make more meaningful connections. Our industry-leading team includes 200 team members supporting 50 clients with services spanning content production, experiential and event marketing, hospitality, brand and partnership consulting, creative, social and digital marketing, and platform development. We also own and operate event properties across the professional and collegiate sports landscape, focused on sports including basketball, football, golf, pickleball, and volleyball.
The Trainee program is the means for entry-level hiring at Intersport. A Trainee position is full-time and covers a period of six months. Toward the end of the six-month period, Intersport will determine permanent placement options, based on Trainee performance, market factors, and Intersport’s ability to hire. The responsibilities of each Trainee position vary depending on the needs of the company and the interests of the Trainee. In addition to their day-to-day work, the Trainee will gain exposure across the organization to get a well-rounded view of Intersport and of the sports and entertainment marketing and media industry.
Intersport is seeking to add a smart and driven Trainee to its Agency Services team. The Agency Services team is integral to providing existing clients with a variety of solutions to help them reach their business and brand objectives. The Trainee will be responsible for providing high quality deliverables to our internal team in support of clients’ consulting and sponsorship and marketing planning and activation.
Responsibilities
General
- Embody and reflect Intersport’s performance-based culture and commit him/herself to the highest standards for all agency work
- Work effectively with cross-functional teams to deliver executional excellence
- Develop a thorough understanding and a passion for his/her clients’ industry, business, brands, and consumers, including an understanding of their competitive set
- Establish himself/herself as a trusted executional business partner to the client and agency partners
- Demonstrate mature presence in meetings, calls, and client interaction
- Assist in the coordination and administration of regular conference calls
- Create and maintain administrative documents in a clear, concise and detailed manner for client and agency backup including points of view, recaps, reporting, agendas, and timelines
- Assist in managing the legal process and related contract administration
- Actively contribute in brainstorming and idea generation sessions with cross-functional teams
- Make edits to PowerPoint presentations (e.g. decks) with a high-level aesthetic and an exacting level of detail
- Provide desk research in support of client/program objectives
- Provide administration support and prep and follow-up materials for prospect/client meetings and following events
- Help manage sports and entertainment properties in the form of status calls, project management, creative development and creative approvals, and various administrative needs
- Assist client team in the oversight of property events including coordination and communication between Intersport departments, clients, and vendors
- Assist in on-site execution at the direction of the account team
Salary and Benefits
The salary for this position is $43,900. If, after the six-month Trainee period the Trainee is converted to a permanent employee, the title is adjusted to Assistant Account Executive and the salary is adjusted to $46,000.
This position includes medical, dental, vision, parental leave benefits and 401(k) with company match for qualified employees. This position does not include bonuses, commissions, or other incentives.
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree required
- Zero (0) to one (1) years’ experience in a marketing role at an agency, brand, media company, sports or entertainment property, or related organization
- Strong interest in the sports and entertainment marketing landscape, specifically consulting and/or sponsorship marketing
- Demonstrated ability to conduct online/desk research
- Ability to manage multiple programs/projects concurrently, inclusive of a detail oriented and organized approach
- Application of superior prioritization and time-management skills
- Ability to produce high quality work at a fast pace
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team
- Proactive, team player with a strong work ethic
- Exemplary written and oral communication skills
- Strong proficiency in Microsoft PowerPoint and Word; proficiency in Excel
- Demonstrable graphic design capabilities (e.g. Adobe Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign) a plus
Intersport is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
Salary : $46,000
