Coordinator, Field/Experiential

Excel Sports Management•Charlotte, NC

2d•$67,500 - $70,000

About The Position

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). Position Summary: Excel Sports Management is seeking an experienced Coordinator, Brand Marketing to support field and experiential marketing initiatives for a key client in the financial services industry. This person provides end-to-end field and experiential marketing solutions, including strategy development, event identification, planning, management, execution, and reporting. The ideal candidate is passionate about events, creative ideation, and executing with excellence. This person is a self-starter who can create and execute events with lasting impact. This role will be based in Charlotte, North Carolina.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree required
1-2 years of experience in sponsorship or brand marketing strategy and activation at a brand, property or agency preferred
Passionate about creative ideation, developing, and finishing the job all the way through
Willing and eager to go above and beyond, help his/her teammates, coachable, inquisitive, flexible, and multi-faceted
Superior organization skills and ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously
Strong interpersonal skills and ability to effectively communicate to a wide range of audiences, both written and verbally
Able to think strategically, creatively, and problem-solve independently (and in groups)
Excellent time management and be able to multitask effectively in fast-paced environments
Proficient in PowerPoint, Excel, and Word and the technical/computer skills to create and deliver client presentations
Goal-oriented, results-driven and be able to maintain composure under pressure
Able to communicate and connect effectively and personably, recognizing the need to adjust communication style according to the audience
Uncompromised ethics, integrity and discretion with company and client information
Engages in internal activities (team building, events, off-sites, etc.) and embraces internal culture
Ability to travel frequently and work nights, weekends and holidays

Responsibilities

Coordinate client-vendor relationships and necessary activation deliverables on behalf of clients
Plan and support client status calls which include scheduling, preparing agendas, and creating/maintaining status documents
Support field and experiential marketing initiatives for key clients
Build and maintain positive client relationships that result in increased opportunities and expansion of scope
Interact daily with clients and all appropriate agencies/properties to manage event initiatives
Assist with the development of client’s field marketing and experiential strategy and annual calendar of events, as well as creation of unique experiences
Create and implement planning tracking tools and onsite materials, e.g., briefing documents, event itineraries, staffing plans, delivery schedules, key contacts, run-of-show, etc.
Support the negotiating of contracts, securing products and services based on client needs
Provide onsite management of field/experiential events
Support the Brand Marketing team by reconciling budgets and providing on-going client updates
Engage internal resources and vendors to be accountable for delivering work to the highest standards
Support teammates across the group to ensure flawless client-service and a second-to-none agency experience
Understand the businesses and industries of our clients and focus on creating new opportunities for the brand and our business