Fall 2025 Associate, Search and Advisroy

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.

Excel Sports Management is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE).

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 Expectations:

All 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 Dates:  

Our Fall program runs from Monday, September 22nd, 2025 through Friday, December 12th, 2025.

Office Hours:  

• 9:00 am‐6:00 PM ET, Monday-Friday OR as agreed upon with advisor.  Days in office must be coordinated with Advisor’s schedules. 

Our Associates must: 

• Be available to work under 30 hours per week. 
• Be available to report to the Dallas office approximately 3-days a week. 
• Have a senior standing in college (must have completed your junior year of undergrad) 

OR 

• Be enrolled in a graduate school 

OR 

• Have a bachelor’s or postgraduate degree.  

Interview Process:  

• Applications will close on August 22nd, 2025
• If selected, the expectation is that offers will be extended early September.
• The program will begin on September 22nd, 2025.

Search and Advisory Associate Expectations: 

• Adhere to proposed project timelines, including collaborating with internal and administrative team members to deliver projects in a timely manner
• Prepare key search documents, including Search Timelines, Position Specifications, Emerging Profile Reports, Long Lists, and Short Lists
• Organize and maintain Pipedrive and CRM systems. Assist recruiters in inputting candidate information and keeping assignments up to date
• Coordinate meetings with clients and candidates and support communications throughout search process
• Conduct research and prepare documents and presentations to aid in the acquisition of new clients
• Assist in the creation and implementation of new internal document templates and user guides to drive consistency and efficiency
• Assist in client relationship management, including sourcing and sending client gifts, drafting communications, identifying outreach opportunities
• Manage internal utilization reports to track team capacity and project progress
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams—including sales, accounting, and creative—on various internal and client-facing projects
• Prepare document user guides to aid in process improvement and consistency for our team

Search and Advisory Associate Knowledge, Skills & Abilities: 

• Must be proficient in Microsoft Office Suite: experience using Excel, Word, and PowerPoint is required. Experience with CRM tools is a plus but not required
• Possess strong project management skills. Must have the ability to manage multiple projects, prioritize effectively, and exercise flexibility as needed
• Outstanding organizational skills; aptitude to coordinate multiple streams of work independently with critical attention to detail
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, writing in a clear and compelling manner
• Ability to work both independently and in a team environment
• A proactive and resourceful mindset; eager to learn and take initiative
• Professional demeanor with strong interpersonal skills; comfortable interacting with internal teams and external clients
• Possess a keen attention to detail and desire for polished and professional results
• Proven ability to conduct research, synthesize information, and prepare clear, concise reports or presentations

The pay for this position is: $15.00 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.

This position is not eligible for sponsorship.

Excel Sports Management provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to age, color, national origin, citizenship status, physical or mental disability, race, religion, creed, gender, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, genetic information, marital status, status with regard to public assistance, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law.  This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, leaves of absence, compensation and training.