MKTG Trainee: Hospitality & Events
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Job Location:
Norwalk, CA - USA
Monthly Salary:
Not Disclosed
Posted on:
04-09-2025
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
Job Description:
At MKTG Sports Entertainment we offer a rewarding program for anyone seeking entry into the sports and lifestyle marketing industry. TheTrainee Programis a six-month entry level full time immersive employment opportunity where you will gain practical industry experience. A full-time permanent position at the end of the program is based on performance and position availability.
Job Description
The Hospitality & Events team provides corporate event and hospitality management services to clients across various industries with an emphasis on client hosting programs typically surrounding sporting and/or entertainment events. As a Trainee you will help us develop many of the components involved in producing in-person events for corporate clients. Primary responsibilities will include:
- Conduct venue research and develop recommendations for client presentations
- Support hotel and transportation logistics management
- Propose food and beverage menus taking into consideration clientele and the guest experience
- Recommend event gifts including product sourcing and fulfillment
- Maintain attendee lists and other important documents specifically status reports and meeting notes
- Organize distribute and manage client ticket allocations (physical or digital)
- Develop and maintain relationships with outside vendors
- Manage shipping and receiving logistics
- Reconcile event budgets
- Provide general office support
- Some travel (including weekend travel) may be required based on account needs
QUICK FACTS:
- Program start date: January 12 2026
- This role requires 3-4 days each week on location along with other days as needed. This role will be in the following location: South Norwalk CT
- This application deadline is September 29 2025 at 4pm Eastern.
- You will report to someone more senior on the team.
- Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the U.S. on a full-time basis. Employment-based visa sponsorship (including H-1B sponsorship) is not available for this position.
Qualifications
- College degree (Bachelors or Associates) preferred relevant experience will also be considered
- Interest in sports sponsorship and activation events
- Contribute to ideas and solutions that lead to the success of the MKTG team and client accounts
Additional information
The hourly pay range for this position is ($19.23 per hour). The hourly pay rate for the successful candidate is based on a variety of factors including relevant experience knowledge skills and other factors permitted by law. Temporary employees are eligible for paid holidays in accordance with dentsu policy as well as safe and sick time. This position is not eligible for any other benefits or other compensation.
To begin the application process please click on the Apply button at the top of this job posting. Applications will be accepted until September 29 2025.
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Location:
Norwalk - 50 Washington StBrand:
Time Type:
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Required Experience:
Intern
Key Skills
- Culinary Experience
- Restaurant Experience
- Food Service
- Hospitality Management
- Hotel Experience
- Hospitality Experience
- Management Experience
- Event Planning
- Employment & Labor Law
- Project Management Software
- Customer relationship management
- Restaurant Management
About Company
It’s about establishing an environment where everyone feels comfortable being themselves. It’s about offering exciting challenges and memorable experiences. And it’s about providing the opportunity to work on projects that define careers and enable futures.
