Job Description:

GSE is looking for candidates with at least 4 years of experience for their next opportunity in the Sports Marketing industry working with marquee clients on their local sports/entertainment partnerships. The ideal candidate will be professional, detail-oriented, organized, and can commit full-time to the position. Hours will require weekend-work. GSE’s current policy is 4-days in the office per week.

Responsibilities:

• Provide day-to-day management support of Client’s sports sponsorships
• Agency liaison between all cross functional parties and team partners
• Heavily support efforts around planning, asset tracking, and recapitalization
• Assist with managing sponsorship funds and troubleshooting challenges on an as-needed basis
• Support client on hospitality usage and leveraging tickets/experiences
• Provide feedback and direction on sponsorship components and assist on creative approval processes
• Manage all aspects of local talent deals (appearances, social posts, production days, payment, on-site support)
• Ensure brand guidelines and client objectives are executed accurately across all channels
• Traffic / deliver contractual assets from to partners and ensure proof of performance
• Lead internal status calls with clients and external calls with team partners and draft recaps and agendas
• Prepare quarterly audits of sponsorship usage reports
• Monitor and share relevant trends and opportunities across digital, social, and experiential/IRL platforms
• Assist in building, communicating, and implementing campaigns grounded in business goals
• Serve as an in-venue resource and an on-site point of contact at key events and marquee venues
• Facilitate executive and VIP needs and experiences on an ad-hoc basis

Qualities required for role:

• Professional understanding of (and ability to explain) contractual sports assets and terminology
• Strong attention to detail and organizational skills
• Self-starter that’s proactive and has initiative
• Creative-thinker with ability to create strategy and ideation decks
• Ability to build and maintain strong relationships to drive alignment and trust
• Advanced skills in Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint
• Natural curiosity and genuine interest about sports sponsorships and clients’ business
• Experience in accounting practices and fund tracking/planning
• Punctual and professional attitude with strong work-ethic
• Strong communication skills with outgoing personality and friendly client service demeanor
• Reliable transportation and ability to travel up to 20% of the time
• Ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously
• Ability to lift at least 25lbs