Hybrid Summer 2025 Associate, Brand Marketing (London) chez Excel sports management

Excel Sports Management is an industry-leading sports agency representing top-tier talent, blue-chip brands, and marquee properties. Our success is rooted in our people, our high character reputation, and our commitment to creating a diverse and welcoming workplace. We focus on team chemistry, collaboration, strong relationships, valuable networks, and ambitious ideas to deliver innovative solutions that keep our clients and agency ahead of the curve.

This is a paid program. Associates are responsible for their individual transportation and housing needs.

Associate Expectations

• All Associates are expected to work 24-29.9 hours a week during the session.
• They will work within a specific division but will also have opportunities to learn about other areas through lunch and learns held throughout the semester.

Important Dates

• The Summer Program runs from Monday, June 2nd, 2025, through Friday, August 2nd, 2025.
• Office Hours: 9:00 am - 6:00 pm, Tuesday - Thursday, or as agreed upon with the advisor.
• Days in the office must be coordinated with the advisor’s schedule.

Requirements for Associates

• Be available to work under 30 hours per week.
• Be available to report to the UK office approximately 3 days a week.
• Have senior standing in college (must have completed your junior year of undergrad) OR be enrolled in graduate school OR have a bachelor’s or postgraduate degree.

Interview Process

If selected, offers will be extended by mid to late April. The program begins on June 2, 2025.

Brand Marketing Associate Expectations

• Assist the Brand Marketing team with research and brainstorming to create market opportunities for clients.
• Manage and track client deliverables.
• Support confidential client projects.
• Understand the coordination and planning of marketing events and appearances.
• Learn negotiation and execution of marketing contracts and appearances.
• Participate in pitching new brands/clients.
• Build and maintain positive client relationships.
• Assist with research for sponsorship activation, hospitality, and marketing initiatives.
• Develop ideas for engaging event branding and materials.
• Create planning tools and on-site materials, such as rooming lists and schedules.
• Conduct industry research and analysis.
• Support day-to-day management of ESM Brand Marketing clients across sponsorship initiatives.
• Facilitate client interactions and support programming.
• Support development of creative platforms and activations.
• Coordinate client-vendor relationships and activation deliverables.
• Create activation briefs, recaps, event itineraries, and staff plans.
• Assist in planning and preparing for client status calls.
• Ensure excellent client service and agency experience.
• Access industry advice and learning from the Excel team.
• Occasionally be assigned projects outside the Brand Marketing group to gain broader exposure.

This position is not eligible for sponsorship. Excel Sports Management is an equal employment opportunity provider, ensuring fair treatment regardless of age, race, gender, or other protected characteristics.