Our Associate program is a paid opportunity that allows participants to contribute to the organization’s success while at the same time applying learnings from the classroom. This semester we will continue with a hybrid program and will offer each participant the opportunity to gain in-office experience for approximately 3-days a week. Associates are responsible for their individual transportation and housing needs. Associate ExpectationsAll Associates are expected to work 24-29. 9 hours a week during the session.
While each Associate will be working with a specific division, they will have the opportunity to learn about other areas within Excel, through lunch and learns held throughout the semester. Important DatesOur Fall Program runs from Monday, September 22nd, 2025 through Friday, December 12th, 2025Office Hours9: 00 am‐6: 00 PM PT, Monday-Friday OR as agreed upon with advisor. Days in office must be coordinated with Advisor’s schedules. Our Associates MustBe available to work under 30 hours per week. Be available to report to the West Hollywood office approximately 3-days a week.
Have a senior standing in college (must have completed your junior year of undergrad) ORBe enrolled in a graduate school ORHave a bachelor’s or postgraduate degree. Interview ProcessApplications will close on August 22nd, 2025If selected, the expectation is that offers will be extended early September. The program will begin on September 22nd, 2025. Basketball Sales Associate Essential Duties & Responsibilities:
Assists the Sales/Partnership team in evaluating new sponsorship opportunities; Assists the Sales/Partnership team to manage and update company database & customer relationship management systems (CRM); Identifies new prospective companies for partnerships with ESM talent and shares individual rationale with team; Will learn how to develop and provide detailed briefs on companies across a variety of industries for prospective sales calls; Will learn how to service product requests by clients through value-in-kind partnerships; Routinely participates in contribution to expanding partnership team’s sales strategies; Will remain up to date with current sponsorship news & trends across all sports; Will be encouraged to collaborate and contribute creative marketing ideas to support sales outreach; Will gain an understanding of the complete sales cycle necessary for successfully securing athlete endorsements; Will have access to the Excel team for industry advice and learnings; May occasionally be assigned projects outside the partnerships group to gain exposure to other divisions within Excel; The pay for this position is:
$19. 65 per hour. Please note that the foregoing compensation information is a good-faith assessment associated with this position only and is provided pursuant to the California and New York City Salary Transparency Law.
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