Senior Account Exec., or Account Supervisor, Sponsorship Marketing/Experiential Marketing

Intersport • Chicago, IL

92d • $55,000 - $86,000

About The Position

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. Intersport is seeking to add a smart and driven marketer 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 Senior Account Exec. (SAE), or Account Supervisor (AS), is responsible for a breadth of aspects of program strategy, management, and execution for the client they are assigned and ensures that work is provided in a high-quality, timely, cost-effective manner. The SAE, or AS, is expected to assist on and lead various aspects of a piece of business and should be someone seeking ownership and corresponding accountability for responsibilities spanning sponsorship and/or event/experiential marketing.

Requirements

• Senior Account Exec.: four (4) to six (6) years’ professional, relevant, non-internship, full-time experience in a marketing role at an agency, brand, media company, sports or entertainment property, or related organization
• Account Supervisor: six (6) to eight (8) years’ professional, relevant, non-internship, full-time experience in a marketing role at an agency, brand, media company, sports or entertainment property, or related organization
• Strong knowledge and understanding of sponsorship marketing and/or event/experiential marketing
• Experience managing holistic brand strategies and seeing the execution through multiple marketing channels
• Ability to manage multiple programs/projects concurrently, inclusive of a detail oriented and organized approach
• Well-rounded, creative thinker
• 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
• Previous experience with daily contact with clients and support teams
• Exemplary written and oral communication skills
• Strong proficiency in Microsoft PowerPoint and Word; proficiency in Excel
• Ability to travel for business on trips typically lasting between two to five days
• Polished, professional demeanor, projects confidence and enthusiasm for the business

Responsibilities

• Embody and reflect Intersport’s performance-based culture and commits him/herself and team to the highest standards for all agency work
• Work effectively with cross-functional teams to deliver executional excellence
• Demonstrate an understanding and a passion for his/her clients’ industry, business, brand, and consumers
• Establish him/herself as a trusted strategic business partner to the client
• Demonstrate leadership and presence in meetings and client interaction
• Serve as a subject matter expert on market and related industry trends, sponsorship landscape, and competitive activities and proactively communicates insights and experiences with colleagues and clients
• Provide strategic direction on sponsorship asset utilization, activation, and planning
• Oversee event-related strategy development and planning
• Manage client programming with specific expertise in sponsorship and experiential marketing strategy, planning, and execution
• Oversee the creative and production briefing process and creative approvals
• Manage the legal process including contract review, approval, and administration
• Produce quality and comprehensive research and competitive analysis
• Lead on-site program execution including training, troubleshooting, consumer/client engagement, and reporting
• Contribute to program and partner review debriefings and analyze and evaluate individual programs and partnerships
• Ensure production of timely post-event/program reports and updates
• Manage/oversee budgets, including billing, account reconciliation, and overall accounting and invoicing process
• Work collaboratively with the integrated team

Benefits

• Medical, dental, vision benefits
• Parental leave benefits
• 401(k) with company match for qualified employees

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree
• Number of Employees: 101-250 employees