Job Description

At MKTG Sports + Entertainment, we offer a unique and rewarding program for anyone seeking entry into the lifestyle marketing industry. The TRAINEE PROGRAM is a six-month, full time, fully immersive employment opportunity that has proven to be an ideal way for entry level individuals to gain practical industry experience. A full-time, permanent position at the end of the program is based on performance and position availability.

The MKTG Hospitality & Events team in Charlotte, NC provides corporate event and hospitality management services to clients across various industries with an emphasis on client hosting programs, typically surrounding sporting and/or entertainment events, as well as business meetings.  As a Hospitality & Events Trainee in Charlotte, you will be responsible for assisting with the development of many of the components involved in producing in-person and/or virtual events for corporate clients, with a concentration in the sport of NASCAR.

Primary responsibilities will include:

• Researching, analyzing, and summarizing data for client presentations and proposals
• Participate in brainstorms; demonstrate a willingness to propose innovative ideas/concepts for client programs
• Conduct venue research/compose recommendations
• Support hotel and transportation logistics management
• Propose food and beverage menus, taking into consideration clientele and the guest experience
• Recommend event gifts, including product sourcing and fulfilment
• Maintain attendee lists and other key documents, specifically status reports and meeting notes
• Organize, distribute and manage client ticket allocations (physical or digital)
• Develop and maintain relationships with at-track and outside vendors
• Manage shipping and receiving logistics
• Reconcile event budgets
• Provide general office support as needed
• Some travel (including weekends) is required and varies based on account needs

Qualifications

• College degree (Bachelor's or Associate's) highly preferred, relevant experience will also be considered
• Communicate with concise and clear language
• Focus on details to exceed client expectations and prioritize and complete tasks according to project timelines
• Contribute ideas and solutions that lead to the success of the MKTG team and client accounts
• Some travel (including weekends) is required and varies based on account needs
• NASCAR experience is ideal, but not required

Additional Information

We’re proud to be different and that starts with our people. To us, representation means more than just diversity, it means true equity. We won’t define people by their race, gender, sexual-orientation, age or disability. Individuality is what makes us great, we want everyone to bring their full self to work and create something amazing. We are constantly evaluating our practices and policies, creating and sustaining pathways to promotion, and intentional in how we create and distribute resources, giving people what they need to grow. That’s what we care about. So, whether you’re joining us, or looking to move to a different part of the business, we work hard to make sure we create opportunities for everyone. We offer team member support through flexible working arrangements and schedules that promote work/life balance along with progressive parental and caregiver programs as well as opportunities to give back to the community as part of our global social responsibility efforts.

If you have any reasonable adjustment needs arising from a disability or medical condition to fully participate in the recruitment process, please discuss this with our recruitment teams.