Trainee, Sponsorship & Experiential

Intersport•Chicago, IL

6d•$45,000 - $47,500•Hybrid

About The Position

Intersport, a leader in sports, entertainment, and lifestyle marketing and media for over three decades, provides expertise in the areas of Agency Services (brand consulting, creative, content production, digital, experiential marketing, field marketing, hospitality, social media marketing, and sponsorship consulting) and Properties (owned-and-operated live sports and lifestyle events and media assets airing on broadcast and digital networks). 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’ sponsorship and experiential (event) marketing activation. 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 varies 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 industry.

Requirements

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 sponsorship and/or experiential/event 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
Ability to travel for business on trips typically lasting between two to five days and with an interest in working in an on-site/event marketing environment

Nice To Haves

Demonstrable graphic design capabilities (e.g. Adobe Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign) a plus

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
With direction from senior team members, provide assistance in project management, vendor management, and in client communications (e.g. status calls, status reports, email and phone communications)
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
Create and maintains administrative documents in a clear, concise and detailed manner
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