Sports Marketing Associate
This position has been filled - Job#: 453366099
Skokie, IL
Marketing/Events/Promotions
Posted/Updated: 04/24/18
Job Summary
SUMMARY:
Responsible for coordinating the day-to-day partner relationship between a leading sports drink brand and 300+ of the most prominent endurance races across the United States, including long distance running and triathlon events.
DUTIES and RESPONSIBILITIES
Essential responsibilities and duties may include, but are not limited to, the following:
- Serve as a liaison between the Endurance brand team and Paragon account management team
- Manage communications between the Endurance brand and Endurance race partners
- Oversee event planning and execution at all major marquee Endurance activations in collaboration with the Endurance brand team, Paragon, other agency partners (such as creative agency and expo booth management) and event staff
- Manage grassroots activations, retail trade shows, and additional event activations
- Coordinate sampling activities at events for brand ambassadors and/or retailers
- Assist the Endurance brand team with budgeting and invoice processing
- Take a leading role in managing and implementing special projects for the Endurance brand team
- Advance positive relations for the Endurance brand across multiple business channels
- Maintain and nurture positive relations with all endurance race partners
- Research and develop strategic recommendation(s) in needed areas and/or for new opportunities
- Prepare and present reports as needed, and disseminate information to the Endurance brand team and/or Paragon account management team members
- Coordinate and arrange meetings, prepare agendas, reserve and prepare facilities, and prepare meeting summaries
- Contribute to team spirit on the Paragon account team and the Endurance brand team
- Take an active role in protecting and maintaining a healthy culture at Paragon and the Endurance brand; including providing ongoing relevant feedback and input to direct reports
- Comply with all Paragon and the Endurance brand policies and procedures
Essential work skills and qualifications include, but are not limited to, the following:
Interest in:
- Endurance sports and the overall athletic community
- Principles and practices of corporate sponsorship
Ability to:
- Communicate clearly and concisely, including oral, written, and audio/visual presentations
- Display sound organizational skills and computer literacy
- Prioritize, organize, and manage multiple projects
- Demonstrate strong people skills and the ability to build and maintain strong business relationships
- Analyze and assess programs, initiatives, policies, and needs, and make appropriate recommendations and adjustments
- Advance articulated goals, objectives, and procedures
- Follow directions and meet deadlines
- Adapt quickly to shifting conditions
- Exhibit a professional, mature demeanor and compelling customer service attitude
- Display a high-level of energy and dependable, strong work ethic
- Proficiently use Microsoft Office (Excel, PowerPoint, Word)
- Exhibit strong decision-making skills
- Understand budgeting and financial processes
- Appropriately manage time between Paragon and the Endurance brand offices
EXPERIENCE:
2-3 years of experience in marketing
Endurance industry experience strongly preferred
EDUCATION:
Bachelor’s degree, preferably in the field of marketing, advertising, sports management, or business
PHYSICAL DEMANDS:
Standing and sitting for prolonged periods of time; occasional lifting of light to moderate weight objects
TRAVEL & RESIDENCY REQUIREMENTS:
Up to 25% of role will require local and domestic travel, extending into nights and weekends
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