Executive Assistant, Sales & Marketing

Executive Assistant, Sales & Marketing

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Read on to find out what you will need to succeed in this position, including skills, qualifications, and experience.

Our business is a team sport built on creating and delivering memorable experiences around Cubs baseball and other live events.

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JOB TITLE : Executive Assistant, Sales & Marketing DEPARTMENT : Sales & Marketing ORGANIZATION : Chicago Cubs REPORTS TO : EVP, Sales & Marketing FLSA STATUS : Exempt BEING PART OF THE TEAM

Our business is a team sport that began on a field with baseballs and bats and has evolved into one of the most recognizable brands in sports and entertainment.

Our success is driven by our people, who work to create and inspire change in an engaging, collaborative and inclusive environment.

As a team, we continue to build a culture on and off the field that delivers unforgettable experiences for one another, our fans and community.

In support of that effort, we expect associates to work primarily in our office. Are you ready to be part of it?

HOW YOU’LL CONTRIBUTE :

The Executive Assistant, Sales & Marketing reports directly to the EVP, Sales & Marketing and aims to increase their efficiency and effectiveness.

THE DAY-TO-DAY :

• Proactively provide organizational and administrative support to EVP, including correspondence, filing, corporate organization, expense tracking and processing, ticket orders and maintaining calendars and scheduling meetings.
• Coordinate, schedule and support Sales & Marketing events, meetings, entertainment activities, etc., including scheduling appropriate facilities, meeting and entertaining guests.
• Act as day of event point of contact for meetings to ensure seamless execution / delivery of objectives and as day of game liaison for ballpark visits with clients, partners, etc.
• Act as a point of contact among executives, associates, clients, guests and other external partners.
• Manage travel and accommodation arrangements and timely process travel and entertainment expenses.
• Assist other department heads, Marketing, Corporate Partnerships, and Ticketing as needed.
• Manage contacts and assist in correspondence with EVP contacts. Aim to improve the frequency and use of handwritten and personalized notes and correspondence.
• Maintain high attention to detail with standard of error free work product (goal is zero errors in work product being distributed outside department with a focus on ensuring work is in "distribution" form prior to sending to EVP for review).
• Assist in the timely response of various request emails sent to EVP.
• Timely response to requests from EVP.

WHAT YOU’LL BRING :

• Work experience as an Executive Assistant, Personal Assistant, or similar role.
• Outstanding organizational and time management skills.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to work non-traditional work schedule, including Cubs games.
• Discretion and confidentiality.
• College degree from an accredited university or college.

TOTAL REWARDS :

• On-site parking.
• Transit benefits.
• Paid time off : Personal, Sick & Vacation Time.
• Casual work attire environment.
• Complimentary Meal & beverage plan.
• Cubs home game ticket allotment.
• Access to campus wide Wrigley Field events & pre-sales.
• 401K Plan Employee Contribution & Employer Match.
• Benefit Plans : Medical, Dental, Vision & Life Insurance.
• Health & Wellness engagement & programming.
• Variety of associate special events, volunteer opportunities and partnership discounts.
• Access to online associate recognition & rewards platform.
• Tuition Reimbursement.

Response Expectations :

Due to the overwhelming number of applications we receive, we unfortunately may not be able to respond in person to each applicant.

However, we can assure you that you will receive an email confirmation when you apply as well as additional email notifications whether you are selected to move forward for the position or not.

Please note, we keep all resumes on file and will contact you should we wish to schedule an interview with you.

The Chicago Cubs and its affiliates are an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to inclusion and employing a diverse workforce.

All applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, veteran status, disability, or other legally protected characteristics.

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