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

Senior Account Executive / Account Supervisor – Sponsorship Marketing / Experiential Marketing Base pay range: $55,000 - $70,000 per year. Location: Hybrid – work from home and office at 303 E Wacker Dr., Suite 2200, Chicago, IL. Division: Agency Services. Reports to: Account Director. 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+ 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. Responsibilities General Embody and reflect Intersport’s performance‑based culture and commit yourself and the team to the highest standards for all agency work Work effectively with cross‑functional teams to deliver executional excellence Client Management & Communication Demonstrate an understanding and a passion for clients’ industry, business, brand, and consumers Establish yourself 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 communicate insights and experiences with colleagues and clients Provide strategic direction on sponsorship asset utilization, activation, and planning Oversee event‑related strategy development and planning Program & Project Management 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 With Intersport Legal, 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 Reporting and Analysis 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 Budget & Financial Management With Intersport Accounting, manage/oversee budgets, including billing, account reconciliation, and overall accounting and invoicing process Team Management Work collaboratively with the integrated team Salary and Benefits The targeted salary range for this position is $55,000 to $86,000, depending on full‑time, non‑internship professional relevant experience. SAE requires 4 to 6 years’ experience; AS requires 6 to 8 years’ experience. 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 Senior Account Exec.: four to six 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 to eight 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, project confidence and enthusiasm for the business Intersport is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Seniority Level Mid‑Senior level Employment Type Full‑time Job Function Marketing Industries Marketing Services #J-18808-Ljbffr