About Careertakes

👉 Important disclosure: Careertakes is a third-party recruiting platform supporting this hiring process. If selected, you will be employed directly by our client, Sales.

Applicants for this role may also receive access to additional matched opportunities through the Careertakes platform.

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What You’ll Do

You will support day-to-day execution of Name, Image, and Likeness (NIL) partnerships for a single property on behalf of our confidential client. This entry-level role works closely with internal property staff, student‑athletes, and brand partners to help deliver NIL campaign activations, track inventory, and support reporting.

• Support coordination and execution of NIL deal activations; ensure student‑athletes fulfill deliverables aligned with fair market value
• Track and maintain NIL inventory across proposed, sold, and available assets; assist with weekly internal updates and reporting
• Serve as a liaison between internal property teams, student‑athletes, brand partners, collectives, and athletics staff
• Participate in gameday operations and NIL activations at home games and other key events
• Monitor NIL news, legislation, and peer institution activity; share relevant updates with the property team
• Represent the property in internal NIL meetings and touchpoints as assigned
• Assist with sales, fulfillment, or operations duties as directed by property leadership
• Work collaboratively with university partners and corporate clients to maintain professional relationships and drive campaign success

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Minimum Qualifications

• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Good organizational skills and attention to detail
• Problem‑solving mindset and ability to follow established procedures with guidance
• Familiarity with Microsoft Office (Word, PowerPoint, Excel)
• Ability to build and maintain positive working relationships across diverse groups

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Preferred Qualifications

• Internship or 0–2 years of experience in college athletics, sports marketing, NIL, or sponsorship support
• Bachelor’s degree from a four‑year college or university
• Willingness to learn, take initiative, and work in a fast‑paced environment

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Compensation & Benefits

• Estimated pay: $85,113 per year (estimated)
• Benefits (where eligible): Medical, Dental, Vision, Health Savings Account, Life & other insurance plans; Flexible Paid Time Off (minimum 10+ days annually); Parental Leave; 20 Paid Holidays; 401(k) with match; Short/Long Term Disability
• Leave benefits consistent with applicable state and local laws

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Work Schedule & Location

• This role requires the ability to work 40 hours per week, including home games, select events, and NIL activations that may occur outside traditional business hours
• Location: Knoxville, TN (on‑site and event attendance as required)

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About the Opportunity

This is an entry‑level role reporting to the General Manager and provides foundational experience in NIL operations, student‑athlete marketing, and partnership fulfillment. Careertakes will support the recruitment process for this confidential client and may share additional matched opportunities with applicants.

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Equal Opportunity & Hiring Transparency

Careertakes and our client are Equal Opportunity Employers committed to building a diverse and inclusive workforce. We prohibit discrimination or harassment of any kind. To support a fair and efficient hiring process, AI tools may be used to assist with application review or resume screening. These tools do not replace human decision-making. Final hiring decisions are made by people.

If you have questions about how your data is used, please contact us directly.