OCTAGON
Are you a hard-working and focused individual who is interested in a career in sports? The Trainee position in our Tennis division will provide you with hands-on experience in the day-to-day management of professional athletes and events. Throughout the course of the trainee program, you will work closely with our Tennis staff and assist in a variety of projects and tasks. The position follows a hybrid work model and may require some travel. It is a paid, limited-term role with a minimum of 25 hours per week.
Responsibilities:
Assist with updating social media websites for clients and Octagon Tennis
Assist with updating client bios, client recruitment and sponsor presentations
Schedule travel arrangements for division team members in specific circumstances
Assist with business development projects, including researching potential endorsements, industry trends and other assigned projects
Provide administrative support with duties such as answering telephone calls, arranging meetings and conference calls, and respond to internal and external general inquires
Assist with various client servicing assignments, including visa applications, hotel reservations and travel arrangements, coordinate international shipments and address other client needs
Travel may be required
Requirements:
You have excellent organizational skills
You are great at working both with a team and independently
You have outstanding written and verbal communications skills
You’re able to multi-task proficiently and meet strict deadlines
You’re proficient in all Microsoft Office applications and market research tools
You are resourceful, with a proven track record of an intelligent and analytical approach to problem solving
Knowledge of sports is a plus
