Business Title: Associate, KPMG Sports

　　Requisition Number: 108872 - 32

　　Function: Business Support Services

　　Area of Interest:

　　State: IL

　　City: Chicago

　　Description:

　　Known for being a great place to work and build a career, KPMG provides audit, tax and advisory services for organizations in today's most important industries. Our growth is driven by delivering real results for our clients. It's also enabled by our culture, which encourages individual development, embraces an inclusive environment, rewards innovative excellence and supports our communities. With qualities like those, it's no wonder we're consistently ranked among the best companies to work for by Fortune Magazine, Consulting Magazine, Working Mother Magazine, Diversity Inc. and others. If you're as passionate about your future as we are, join our team.

　　KPMG is currently seeking an Associate, Sports to join our Growth and Strategy organization.

　　Responsibilities:

　　Participate in managing the firm's portfolio of national sports sponsorships including brand ambassadors and properties

　　Leverage sponsorship assets across channels to enable KPMG to build client relationships and promote its brand in the marketplace

　　Assist with sports sponsorship activation for KPMG including brand ambassadors on the PGA and LPGA Tours, related to the execution of the KPMG Women's PGA Championship, KPMG Women's Leadership Summit, KPMG Future Leaders Program and Underrated Golf presented by KPMG as well as AJGA events

　　Project-manage Underrated Golf Tour presented by KPMG including event planning, year-long programming activation and support, agency/vendor collaboration, collateral production, volunteer management, student-athlete trajectory mapping, and event ROI reporting

　　Help with implementation of integrated four-year support plan for the KPMG Future Leader students throughout their college career including programming/content, mentor matching, connectivity assurance, ensuring academic qualification with students, measurement, promotion, and reporting of program metrics and successes

　　Support operational excellence of Sports Sponsorships team through administrative support as needed

　　Qualifications:

　　Minimum one year of recent experience with sports activation and event operations experience

　　Bachelor's degree from an accredited college/university, ideally with a concentration in marketing, sports management, business or related major preferred

　　Working knowledge of golf industry preferred; proficiency with Microsoft Word and PowerPoint required

　　A self-starter with the ability to manage projects and work effectively in a fast-paced environment, on a high-performing team; demonstrates team-first mentality and willingness to go above and beyond

　　Excellent organization and project management skills that contribute to the delivery of a high-end sponsorship experience; exceptional communication and interpersonal skills to effectively interact with executives and key stakeholders

　　Ability to travel up to 25%

　　KPMG complies with all local/state regulations regarding displaying salary ranges. If required, the ranges displayed below or via the URL below are specifically for those potential hires who will work in the location(s) listed. Any offered salary is determined based on relevant factors such as applicant's skills, job responsibilities, prior relevant experience, certain degrees and certifications and market considerations. In addition, the firm is proud to offer a comprehensive, competitive benefits package, with options designed to help you make the best decisions for yourself, your family, and your lifestyle. Available benefits are based on eligibility. Our Total Rewards package includes a variety of medical and dental plans, vision coverage, disability and life insurance, 401(k) plans, and a robust suite of personal well-being benefits to support your mental health. Depending on job classification, standard work hours, and years of service, KPMG provides Personal Time Off per fiscal year. Additionally, each year the firm publishes a calendar of holidays to be observed during the year and provides two firmwide breaks each year where employees will not be required to use Personal Time Off; one is at year end and the other is around the July 4th holiday. Additional details about our benefits can be found towards the bottom of our KPMG US Careers site at 'Benefits & How We Work (https://www.kpmguscareers.com/why-kpmg/#benefits) '.

　　Follow this link to obtain salary ranges by city outside of CA: https://www.kpmg.us/work-for-kpmg/pay-transparency.html/?id=5742-9

　　KPMG LLP (the U.S. member firm of KPMG International) offers a comprehensive compensation and benefits package. KPMG is an affirmative action-equal opportunity employer. KPMG complies with all applicable federal, state and local laws regarding recruitment and hiring. All qualified applicants are considered for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, citizenship status, disability, protected veteran status, or any other category protected by applicable federal, state or local laws. The attached link ( https://assets.kpmg.com/content/dam/kpmg/us/pdf/2018/09/eeo.pdf) contains further information regarding the firm's compliance with federal, state and local recruitment and hiring laws. No phone calls or agencies please.

　　KPMG recruits on a rolling basis. Candidates are considered as they apply, until the opportunity is filled. Candidates are encouraged to apply expeditiously to any role(s) for which they are qualified that is also of interest to them.

　　KPMG does not currently require partners or employees to be fully vaccinated or test negative for COVID-19 in order to go to KPMG offices, client sites or KPMG events, except when mandated by federal, state or local law. In some circumstances, clients also may require proof of vaccination or testing (e.g., to go to the client site).

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