Account Executive, Event

2 weeks ago

Chicago, United States Intersport Full time
Job DescriptionJob DescriptionBackground
Location: Hybrid – work-from-home and Chicago, IL (303 E Wacker Dr., Suite 2200)
Type: Full-time, permanent position
Division: Agency Services
Reports to: Account Supervisor – 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, 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 event and experiential 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 Account Executive (AE) is responsible for all aspects of program management and execution for the client they are assigned and ensures that work is provided in a high-quality, timely, cost-effective manner. The AE is expected to assist on various aspects of a piece of business as well as lead select program deliverables and should be someone seeking ownership and corresponding accountability for responsibilities focused in event and experiential marketing for a leading brand in the financial services category.

Responsibilities
General
  • Embody and reflects 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
Client Management & Communication
  • Demonstrate a thorough understanding and a passion for his/her clients’ industry, business, consumer and brands, including an understanding of their competitive set and industry while updating them on industry trends and best practices
  • Establish himself/herself as a trusted strategic business partner to the client and agency partners
  • Demonstrate mature presence in meetings and client interaction
  • Lead coordination and administration of regular conference calls
Program & Project Management
  • 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
  • Manage the creative and production briefing process
  • Accountable for managing legal process such as contract administration
  • Produce research and competitive analysis
  • Actively contribute in brainstorming and idea generation sessions with cross-functional teams
Event Execution
  • Manage and execute live events and event operations and the corresponding client communication and vendor management
  • Contribute towards event-related strategy development and sell-in
  • Lead on-site program execution including staff training, vendor management, troubleshooting and reporting
    • Regular travel and evening/weekend work is required
Budget & Financial Management
  • Support the development and assist in the management of program budgets to achieve client needs and remain on targeted budget
  • Provide clear, timely and accurate financial reporting (e.g. invoicing, reconciliation, etc.)
Team Management
  • Work collaboratively with all members of integrated internal and external teams
  • Help train/provide feedback to junior team members


Qualifications:
  • Bachelor’s degree required
  • Two (2) to four (4) years’ experience in a marketing role at an agency, brand, media company, sports or entertainment property, or related organization
  • Strong knowledge and understanding 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


Intersport is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
 

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