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# Spring 2027 - Intern, Football Sales at Excel Sports Management

- **Company:** Excel Sports Management
- **Location:** West Hollywood, CA
- **Posted:** 2026-10-26
- **Last confirmed live:** 2026-11-01
- **Apply:** https://job-boards.greenhouse.io/excelsportsmanagement/jobs/4747614005

## Job description

[Excel Sports Management](http://www.excelsm.com/) is an industry-leading sports agency representing top-tier talent, blue-chip brands and marquee properties. Our success is rooted in our people, our high character reputation and our commitment to creating a diverse and welcoming workplace. We focus on team chemistry, collaboration, strong relationships, valuable networks, and ambitious ideas to deliver innovative solutions that keep our clients and agency ahead of the curve.

Excel Sports Management is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE).

Our Intern program is a paid opportunity that allows participants to contribute to the organization’s success while at the same time applying learnings from the classroom. This semester we will continue with a hybrid program and will offer each participant the opportunity to gain in-office experience for approximately 3-days a week. Interns are responsible for their individual transportation and housing needs.

Intern Expectations:

- All Intern are expected to work 24-29.9 hours a week during the session. While each Intern will be working with a specific division, they will have the opportunity to learn about other areas within Excel, through lunch and learns held throughout the semester.

Important Dates:

- Our Spring Program runs from Monday, January 11th, 2027, through Thursday, May 6th, 2027.

Office Hours:

- 9:00 am‐6:00 PM PT, Monday-Friday OR as agreed upon with advisor.  Days in office must be coordinated with Advisor’s schedules.

Our Interns must:

- Be available to work under 30 hours per week.
- Be available to report to the West Hollywood Office approximately 3-days a week.
- Have a senior standing in college (must have completed your junior year of undergrad)

OR

- Be enrolled in a graduate school

OR

- Have a bachelor’s or postgraduate degree.

Interview Process:

- Applications will close on November 20th, 2026.
- If selected, the expectation is that offers will be extended by early December.
- The program will begin on January 11th, 2027.

Football Sales Intern Essential Duties & Responsibilities:

- Assist the Football Sales department with short- and long-term projects supporting sales and marketing opportunities for NFL and college football talent. This role will help identify new business opportunities and support sales efforts from early research and planning through deal execution
- Source brand prospects and analyze their priorities, categories, and current campaigns
- Build and update prospect lists for NFL and college football talent
- Develop partnership concepts and activation ideas based on brand priorities and the football calendar
- Prepare research, talent materials, agendas, and presentations for sales meetings
- Provide organizational support on active deals by tracking timelines, deliverables, approvals, and next steps
- Will gain exposure to all Excel divisions and functions
- Will develop skills necessary to maintain a business environment
- Will compile bi-monthly learnings and share with the HR team
- Will have access to the Excel team for industry advice and learnings
- May occasionally be assigned projects outside the Football group to gain exposure to other divisions within Excel

The pay range for this position is between $20.94 per hour, dependent on work location. Please note that the foregoing compensation information is a good-faith assessment associated with this position only and is provided pursuant to the California and New York City Salary Transparency Law. This position is not eligible for sponsorship.

Excel Sports Management provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to age, color, national origin, citizenship status, physical or mental disability, race, religion, creed, gender, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, genetic information, marital status, status with regard to public assistance, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law.  This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, leaves of absence, compensation and training.

## About Excel Sports Management

## Company Overview
- **One-liner**: Excel Sports Management is an industry-leading management and marketing agency that represents top-tier talent, blue-chip brands, and marquee properties across the sports landscape.
- **Entity Type**: Private (owned by Goldman Sachs Group, Inc.)
- **Headquarters**: New York, New York, United States
- **Founded**: 2002
- **Founders**: Not publicly available

## Core Business
- **Primary industry**: Spectator Sports (Sports Agency, Talent Representation, Brand Marketing)
- **Target customers**: Elite athletes (talent), global brands (B2B), sports leagues/properties (B2B), and premium events.
- **Mission or purpose statement**: “To be the premier sports agency in the world. We channel the power of sports to help our clients reach their fullest potential.” [excelsm.com/our-mission](https://excelsm.com/our-mission/)

## Products & Services
- **Talent Representation**: Full-service management and marketing for professional athletes (NBA, MLB, NFL, soccer, golf, etc.).
- **Brand Marketing**: Strategic consulting, sponsorship activation, and integrated campaigns for blue-chip brands.
- **Properties & Events**: Rights management, hospitality, and event production for marquee properties.
- **Digital & Analytics**: Data-driven insights and digital strategy (bolstered by acquisition of Block Six Analytics in 2021).
- **Executive Search & Advisory**: Talent placement for sports industry leadership roles (via acquisition of Nolan Partners in 2022).
- **NIL Services**: Name, Image, and Likeness strategy and management for college athletes.
- **Speakers & Coaches**: Booking and representation of motivational speakers and coaching talent.

## Market Standing
- **Valuation/Market Cap**: Not disclosed (private company)
- **Key Metric**: Annual Revenue ~$34.2 million (LinkedIn estimate) – not officially confirmed.
- **Notable Investors/Partners**: Parent company Goldman Sachs Group, Inc.; acquisitions include Block Six Analytics (2021), Nolan Partners (2022), REP1 Sports (2023).
- **Growth Signals**: 
  - Headcount of 412 employees with +66.1% yearly growth [linkedin.com](https://www.linkedin.com/company/excel-sports-management)
  - Operates in 27 countries including India, UK, UAE, Pakistan, and Indonesia
  - 22 active job postings (monthly +22.2%, yearly +2100%)
  - Recent office expansion in London with hybrid working model (3 days in-office)

## Competitive Advantages
- **Largest independent sports agency** with a diversified portfolio spanning talent, brands, and properties.
- **Strong relationships** across major sports leagues (NBA, MLB, Premier League, etc.) and blue-chip corporate clients.
- **Full-service capabilities** from traditional representation to data analytics (Block Six Analytics) and executive search (Nolan Partners), offering a one-stop shop.
- **Deep industry access and influence** – described as having “elite expertise, influence, and insights” globally.

## Strategic Focus
- Continue scaling as “the premier sports agency in the world” through international expansion and new service lines.
- Invest in data & analytics to drive smarter sponsorship and marketing decisions.
- Grow NIL (Name, Image, Likeness) representation for college athletes.
- Leverage Goldman Sachs ownership for capital and strategic support (e.g., acquisitions like REP1 Sports).
- Maintain high-character reputation and focus on team chemistry, integrity, and ambitious thinking [excelsm.com/our-mission](https://excelsm.com/our-mission/).

## Why Work Here
- **Culture**: Rated 4.6/5 for culture and 4.5/5 for career development on LinkedIn; 4.4/5 overall employer rating (35 reviews). Values include integrity, collaboration, and “getting it done” [linkedin.com](https://www.linkedin.com/company/excel-sports-management).
- **Work Environment**: Hybrid policy – at least 3 days per week in the office (based on London job posting). Offices in New York, Los Angeles, Miami, Dallas, Chicago, and London.
- **Perks & Benefits**: Competitive compensation, discretionary bonuses, benefits package. Equal Opportunity Employer.
- **Engineering/Data Team**: Growing business intelligence and analytics department (e.g., VP of Business Intelligence role), offering data-driven roles in sports.
- **Growth Opportunities**: Rapid headcount growth (+66% YoY) and many open roles across marketing, sales, IT, and operations.

## Sources
1. [excelsm.com](https://excelsm.com/)
2. [excelsm.com/careers](https://excelsm.com/careers/)
3. [linkedin.com/company/excel-sports-management](https://www.linkedin.com/company/excel-sports-management)
4. [job-boards.greenhouse.io/excelsportsmanagement](https://job-boards.greenhouse.io/excelsportsmanagement/jobs/4677462005)
5. [excelsm.com/our-mission](https://excelsm.com/our-mission/)

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