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Intersport · 1 day ago

Account Exec., or Senior Account Exec., Event Marketing

Chicago, IL

Full-time

Hybrid

Mid, Senior Level

$55K/yr - $75K/yr

2+ years exp

Intersport is an award-winning agency that fills the empty space between marketing campaigns and consumers. They are seeking a smart and driven marketer to join their Partnerships & Experiences team as a Senior Account Exec. responsible for program strategy, management, and execution in event marketing.

AdvertisingBrand MarketingContent MarketingMarketingSports

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 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

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

Manage and execute live events and event operations and the corresponding client communication and vendor management

Ensure event-related strategy development and sell-in

Lead on-site program execution including staff training, vendor management, troubleshooting and reporting

Participate in occasional travel and evening/weekend work is required

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.)

Work collaboratively with all members of integrated internal and external teams

Help train/provide feedback to junior team members

Qualification

Event marketingBrand strategy managementProject managementMicrosoft PowerPointMicrosoft ExcelWritten communicationOral communicationTime managementTeam collaborationCreative thinking

Required

Account Exec.: two (2) to four (4) 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

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

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