About this opportunity
Intersport lists this Manager, Partnerships & Experiences opportunity in chicago, Illinois. Review the employer’s description below for duties, qualifications and application requirements.
Job description
Background
Location: Chicago, IL (303 E Wacker Dr., Suite 2200)
Type: Full-time, permanent position
Division: Partnerships & Experiences
Reports to: SVP – Partnerships & Experiences
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, 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 Manager level marketer to its Partnerships & Experiences team. The P&E team is integral to providing existing clients with a variety of solutions to help them reach their business and brand objectives. The Manager is responsible for a range of aspects of partnership marketing-focused deliverables and strategy. The Manager is expected to assist on various aspects of an existing business as well as lead select new business-related projects and should be someone seeking ownership and corresponding accountability for responsibilities spanning a range of partnership-related needs.
Responsibilities
General
Embody Intersport’s performance-based culture and commit him/herself and team to the highest standards
Collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams to deliver executional excellence
Client Management & Communication
Demonstrate a thorough understanding and a passion for your client’s business, industry, consumers, and competitors
Establish oneself as a trusted strategic business partner to the client and agency partners
Demonstrate leadership and presence in meetingsand client interaction and be able to present to clients persuasively
Develop and maintain productive client relationships
Lead the coordination of regularly occurring conference calls with clients
Program & Project Management
Create and maintains 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
Manage legal process such as contract administration
Produce research and competitive analysis
Contribute in brainstorming and idea generation sessions with cross-functional teams
Collaborate with internal Production and Creative Services teams on content creation to ensure consistency with the brand’s messaging priorities, goals, and aesthetic
Partnership Consulting
Lead and assist in the management of various client-sponsored sports and entertainment property relationships
Create strategic recommendation(s) in needed areas and/or for new opportunities and partnerships
Provide oversight and quality assurance on partnership asset utilization, activation, and planning
Keep a close eye on Client's competitors and industry trends/opportunities and create awareness to the wider team
Team Management
Work collaboratively with all members of integrated internal and external teams
Salary and Benefits
The targeted salary range for this position is $55,000 to $80,000, depending on full-time, non-internship professional relevant experience. Manager requires 4 to 6 years’ experience.
This position includes medical, dental, vision, parental leave benefits and 401(k) with company match for qualified employees. This position will include a to-be-determined commissions structure.
Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree required
Four (4) to six (6) years’ experience in a marketing role at an agency, brand, media company, sports or entertainment property, or related organization
Strong experience in partnership marketing and/or experiential marketing
Ability to manage multiple programs/projects concurrently, inclusive of a detail oriented and organized approach
Passion for sports, entertainment and lifestyle culture
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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Worksite address
chicago, IL, 60290, US
Who can apply
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