Professional Services
Sample Jobs – Industry Overview – Job Profiles
Select one of the Sample Jobs and review the qualifications and responsibilities of sport business professionals in Professional Services.
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The best attorney opportunity! No drafting, billing, or collecting! Meet with sports clients in their homes. Living trusts, financial
planning, and estate plans. We provide all referrals through our sports organization affiliates. Flexible schedule., full-time,
complete training $65K plus Income. Requires executive image, strong people skills, travel. Enjoy being a lawyer again. MUST be member of Va. Bar and ready to start immediately.
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Marketing/Creative
A marketing team is on the lookout for a talented Marketing/Creative Specialist with attention to detail and a knack for artistic
creativity. This individual must be a motivated quick-learner who possesses the desire to research and utilize new technologies
in the multimedia and web development arena, as they become available. You will be responsible for the creation of multimedia
marketing communication projects such as product marketing, demo CDs web-based graphics, and more. You will suggest
and obtain multimedia supplies, and provide support for special marketing, events and projects as needed. In addition, you will
be responsible for the development and maintenance of various existing web pages, as well as the execution of many
web-based marketing projects. If you are an innovative and creative thinker with the desire to learn new technologies and the
need to express your creative visual talents, then we want to talk to you! Qualifications: Previous multimedia experience;
Creativity and Imagination a must!; Must possess basic computer skills, including Microsoft Office Suite; Desktop publishing
skills; Hands-on experience with Demo. Shield, Screen CAM software a plus!; Multimedia and web animation a plus!
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Marketing/Account Management
This position's primary responsibility is successful project management of marketing communications for various lines of
business. Projects include brochures, fact sheets, presentations, newsletters, direct mail, and invitations. The Account
Manager works with the Senior Account Manager in consulting to these internal clients and helping to determine the
appropriate marketing and communications methods to achieve strategic and tactical goals. Responsibilities include:
Developing communications materials to implement the marketing strategy; Coordinating with clients, designers, copywriters;
Editing copy-Managing schedules; Budgeting and review process and; Developing relationships with management, sales, and
portfolio management personnel. Required Skills: Experience: 3+ years of experience in marketing or communications project management; Familiarity with design and production process and; Editing and copy writing skills.
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Conference Manager
Responsible for managing planning meetings and implementing national and regional trade shows coordinating participation by
staff within six business divisions. Includes establishing show goals, objectives and metrics and providing expert trade show
consultation on how to develop and drive strategic positioning messages to meet defined results. Reporting on performance
according to predetermined metrics. Coordinating related trade shows' marketing activities; pre- and post-show direct mail
campaigns and internet promotions, advertising and in-booth promotions. Also includes on-site management of shows including
supervision of all union and non-union vendors. Provide pre-show and at-show training on booth staffing skills for all attendees.
Establish schedule of deadlines for all show-related activities; assign ownership to appropriate internal and external vendor
participants, and follow-up through completion of each activity to ensure deadlines are met. Complete show services paperwork
and prepare financial paperwork to generate prepayments. Manage each show to its defined budget, to achieve best cost/lead
ratio. Coordinate production of trade show graphics, product displays and booth layouts to meet standard formats. Coordinate
with internal departments to secure photography, copy and other graphic design elements; work with photo lab and exhibit
house vendors on production of trade show elements to ensure a quality product, which is delivered on time and within budget.
Prepare and distribute pre-show memos to all attendees; prepare and distribute support documentation required for on-site
set-up and dismantle by field personnel. Develop and maintain comprehensive training manual and process for all non-exhibit
department staff responsible for supporting trade shows, includes Technical Services, Training, Field Sales, R&D, Product
Marketing and Product Management staff. Lead the development and on-going maintenance of exhibits department at the
intranet home page. Ensure all information is current and of relevance to reader audience; topics will include trade show
schedule, trade show goals, promotions and performance results.
Data entry of shipping orders for each trade show managed,
using trade show organization code database for inventory management of exhibits and product property. BS in
Communication Art, Business Management, or Sales and Marketing 3 – 4 years trade show experience in planning meetings,
preparing services paperwork, supervising on-site set-up and tear down, managing all union and on-union vendors including
shipping and graphic production. Ability to determine strategic sales and marketing based show goals and objectives, and
implement strategies to achieve high performance, based on specified metrics. Strong budget management skills. Strong PC
skills in Microsoft Word and Excel and Lotus Notes. Must be detail-oriented and organized; accuracy and thoroughness in all
documentation is required. Must be able to work independently, manage multiple projects at the same time and meet project deadlines. 25% travel.
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Risk Management - Insurance - Virginia Commonwealth University Position
Real Estate and Foundation Services Assists in securing proper insurance to preserve VCU and affiliate assets. Coordinates a
risk management program to minimize losses and claims. Coordinates with building managers and facilities management in
awareness program for safety. Oversees claims processing and assists in coordinating VCU self insurance planning. Maintain
a loss prevention program, responsible for claims administration insurance. Liaison with VCU foundations and the Virginia
Biotechnology Research Park and assist director in managing VCU's insurance budget. Qualifications: Professional
designation of associate risk management or commensurate experience and experience in insurance/risk management with
emphasis on claims handling. Excellent communication/organizational skills, some budgetary exposure, general business
background with concentration in insurance, bachelors or equivalent experience preferred. Women, minorities and persons with disabilities encouraged to apply.
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