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Client Advisor

Are you a recent graduate looking to build a career as a consultant or advisor in the sports industry?

International Sports Management (ISM) is the global leader in executive hosting and ticketing strategy for 40+ premier global events annually. From the College Football Playoff National Championship to the World Cup and the NCAA Division I Men’s Basketball Tournament, we partner with Fortune 1000 companies to help them strategically leverage sports as a business development and client engagement tool.

We are growing our downtown Chicago headquarters and seeking ambitious, business-minded graduates who want to develop into trusted advisors in the sports space — not just salespeople. The expansion to our team will begin with training conducted by all of our Chicago management team in late March.

Why This Role Is Different:

This is not transactional ticket sales. This is sports business consulting.

As a Client Advisor, you will:

  • Advise C-level executives at Fortune 1000 companies and beyond on how to use our executive hosting facilities to drive revenue, retain clients, and incentivize top performers
  • Learn how corporations structure entertainment budgets and ROI strategies
  • Manage the full consultative sales cycle from prospecting to strategic account management
  • Develop executive-level communication skills early in your career
  • Build a national network across major U.S. markets
  • You will start in business development to build your foundation, but as you gain success, your role evolves into account strategy and long-term partnership management. Many of our managers began in this exact role and advanced into leadership within their first 18 months.

The Professional Development Advantage

For graduates interested in becoming sports consultants, advisors, or leaders in the business of sports, this role builds:

  • Executive presence and C-suite communication skills
  • Financially driven, performance-based business acumen
  • Strategic thinking around client acquisition and retention
  • Negotiation and closing skills
  • Confidence operating in high-stakes business environments

You won’t be watching the sports industry from the sidelines, you’ll be learning how major corporations invest in it.

What We Provide:

  • Structured, hands-on training designed for recent graduates or individuals launching a sales/customer facing career
  • Continuous mentorship from managers who started in your seat
  • Base salary + uncapped commission
  • Monthly, quarterly, and annual incentives with cash & prize bonuses
  • Medical/dental benefits and 401(k) with company match
  • Over four weeks of total paid time off in 2025 (vacation + holidays)
  • First-year earnings average: $55K–$75K+
  • Year two earning potential: $80K+
  • Clear pathway to sales leadership within 18 months

Who Thrives Here:

  • Recent graduates (Business, Sports Management, Communications, Finance, or related fields preferred)
  • Competitive, financially motivated individuals
  • Strong communicators who are comfortable speaking with executives
  • Individuals seeking a fast-paced, performance-driven culture
  • Those willing to commit to mastering the 8–12 month learning curve to be successful

If your long-term goal is to become a trusted advisor in the sports industry — whether in consulting, partnerships, or executive leadership — this is where you build the foundation.

Launch Your Career In The Business Of Sports

Apply now to join ISM’s growing Chicago headquarters and start building your path toward sports advisory and leadership.

  • Feel free to either apply through this site with your complete resume or submit your resume directly to frontoffice@sportsmanagement.net
  • Please ensure your resume includes complete education and work history with dates provided. Cover letters are welcome.

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Reminder:

Our projected in-office training will be late March. If you will be relocating in the future or are not available in that time frame for full time employment in our Downtown Chicago Office (located in the Loop on Michigan Avenue), please check back for future employment opportunities.

International Sports Management is committed to building a diverse, equitable and inclusive workforce. We are an equal opportunity employer and welcome qualified applicants, regardless of gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, race, religion, age, national origin, citizenship, pregnancy status, veteran status, or any other differences. If you have a disability or special need that requires accommodation, please let us know.

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