Jobs at Excel Sports Management

Supports sports sponsorship marketing and client activation work through research, analysis, brainstorming, event coordination, vendor management, deliverable tracking, status documents, activation briefs, recaps, pitching, and client relationship development. The hybrid paid internship requires 24–29.9 hours weekly and approximately three days per week in the London office from January through May 2027.

Paid Properties internship supporting sports sponsorship sales through prospecting leads, researching decision-makers, monitoring trade news, drafting company briefs, developing sales narratives, reviewing proposals, and creating sales collateral. The intern will gain exposure to property representation, sponsorship marketplaces, marketing solutions, and collaboration with sales, creative, and research teams. The role is hybrid in New York, approximately three days per week, and requires 24–29.9 hours weekly.

Paid hybrid media internship supporting sports media and creator deals. Responsibilities include tracking payments and invoices, updating Salesforce and Shepherd trackers, preparing client materials, researching brands and creators, analyzing audience performance, documenting meetings, and supporting endorsement, podcast, and YouTube projects. Interns work 24–29.9 hours weekly and must be available in the West Hollywood office approximately three days per week.

Supports the Brand Marketing team with sponsorship research, brainstorming, client deliverables, event and appearance planning, activation development, client and vendor coordination, status calls, and marketing contract processes. The intern will assist with client relationships, consumer engagement initiatives, event materials, tracking tools, recaps, itineraries, and recommendations while gaining exposure to sports marketing and agency operations.

Supports football sales and marketing initiatives for NFL and college football talent. Responsibilities include researching brand prospects, analyzing campaigns, building prospect lists, developing partnership concepts, preparing sales materials and presentations, and tracking deal timelines, deliverables, approvals, and next steps. The intern will gain exposure to Excel’s divisions and contribute to cross-functional projects and bi-monthly learnings.

Paid hybrid internship supporting football coaches representation. Responsibilities include requesting and organizing university information, maintaining college football and NFL coaching databases, reviewing employment contracts, updating client marketing materials, helping create media day pamphlets, supporting assigned projects, and handling confidential information.

Supports the Brand Marketing team with client research, sponsorship activation, event planning, deliverable tracking, client communications, status documentation, and creative consumer engagement initiatives. The intern will assist with managing sports marketing clients, developing activation materials, coordinating events and appearances, and supporting day-to-day agency operations while gaining exposure to other divisions.

Supports creative projects across graphics, video, and digital content from research and concept development through final execution. Responsibilities include maintaining project documentation, conducting research, assisting brainstorming and pitches, coordinating production timelines, organizing assets, supporting client communications, and preparing brand-aligned materials for athletes, brands, and agency divisions.

Supports executive search and advisory projects by preparing search documents, researching candidates and clients, maintaining Pipedrive and CRM systems, coordinating meetings, assisting recruiter workflows, managing reports, and contributing to client communications, process improvements, templates, and cross-functional projects.

Supports the Communications team through press release and media pitch development, proofreading, media research, coverage monitoring, reporting, media list maintenance, pitching, client communications, and administrative coordination. The intern will build relationships with reporters and influencers, assist with storytelling and public relations campaigns, and gain experience supporting communications initiatives across talent, brands, and properties.

Supports the Social Media team by designing graphics and client coverage content for Excel’s social channels. The intern will create social media-specific designs, learn content publishing workflows, identify design trends, and maintain consistency and attention to detail. The role also includes portfolio-based creative work, exposure to other agency divisions, and collaboration with the Social Media and Communications group.

Supports basketball client marketing through idea generation, NBA tentpole events, community projects, production shoots, camps, client information management, concierge requests, industry research, recruiting materials, and cross-department collaboration. This paid hybrid internship runs January 11 through May 6, 2027, requires approximately three in-office days weekly in West Hollywood, and offers exposure to sports marketing operations.

Supports finance operations by processing contracts, invoices, vendor forms, payments, ERP data migration, and client, employee, and vendor onboarding. Monitors accounts receivable and aged collections, follows up on outstanding payments, and maintains accurate financial records. Requires advanced Excel skills, attention to detail, confidentiality, communication, and strong time management.

Leads talent strategy and partnership development for brand clients across sports, entertainment, music, and culture. Responsibilities include identifying and evaluating talent, developing recommendations, negotiating deals, advising clients, managing projects, presenting strategies, supporting new business, and improving internal processes. The role requires strong industry relationships, commercial judgment, client leadership, and expertise in talent partnership economics, usage rights, exclusivity, and endorsements.

Coordinates client projects and integrated marketing workstreams from brief through delivery. Manages timelines, deliverables, budgets, documentation, meetings, approvals, risks, and cross-functional collaboration across Account, Strategy, Creative, Production, Experiential, and Social teams. Supports client communication, partner and vendor coordination, financial tracking, forecasting, and project reporting while maintaining operational visibility and accountability.

Own client relationships, account performance, campaign execution, budgets, profitability, and partnership growth across integrated sponsorship and marketing campaigns. Lead cross-functional teams, manage external partners, oversee scopes and financial reporting, resolve operational challenges, support new business efforts, and mentor Account Managers and Coordinators. The role requires 6–8+ years of agency, sponsorship marketing, or integrated brand marketing experience, along with financial literacy and familiarity with AI productivity tools.

Leads high-value sports agency client relationships, setting partnership strategy, advising executive stakeholders, expanding account revenue, and driving new business. Oversees financial performance, forecasting, pricing, negotiations, renewals, and profitability. Integrates agency and operational teams to deliver client outcomes, maintains industry relationships, and mentors account staff. Requires substantial agency, sponsorship marketing, or brand marketing leadership experience with complex accounts and strong commercial judgment.

Leads Excel Brand Marketing’s business development strategy, pipeline growth, prospect outreach, RFPs, pitches, revenue targets, and new client acquisition. Builds senior relationships across brands, properties, agencies, and sports marketing. Connects strategy, creative, talent, experiential, analytics, and hospitality capabilities to client needs. Manages business development teammates, supports project transitions, advises senior stakeholders, and contributes to agency-wide growth and commercial strategy.

Sell and close high-value sponsorships for a motorsports client and Excel's broader sports portfolio. Build and maintain prospect pipelines, secure meetings with senior decision-makers, develop partnership narratives with Marketing Solutions, negotiate contracts, and expand relationships across brands, agencies, teams, leagues, and events.

Provide legal review, drafting, negotiation, and risk assessment for brand, marketing, event, vendor, talent, and influencer contracts. Manage end-to-end contract workflow, tracking, documentation, and cross-functional coordination with marketing, finance, and agents. Advise internal stakeholders, ensure compliance with policies and law, lead projects, and support timely approvals and execution of agreements.