Valuation Analyst
Location
Chicago, IL
Compensation
We offer an attractive benefits package, including competitive salary, health benefits, a 401(K) plan and other benefits. IEG is an equal opportunity employer.
About IEG Valuation Service
IEG Valuation Service is the industry's leading authority on sponsorship valuation. IEG was built upon a solid foundation of quality information, research and counsel collected, analyzed and delivered by an elite group of sponsorship practitioners, market research experts and seasoned sponsorship strategists.
IEG Valuation Service’s street-tested methodology, endorsed by nearly 200 leading corporate sponsors, has been used to appraise the value of more than 1000 sponsorship opportunities, including sports properties, promotions, festivals, causes, venues, professional associations and consumer shows. A small sample of clients include ESPN, Dallas Cowboys, American Bar Association, San Diego Zoo, Westfield America, Reliant Energy Stadium, American Cancer Society, National Geographic Society, Miami Performing Arts Center, Anaheim Angels, Indy Racing League, Notre Dame, New York City Marathon, Ford Canada, Verizon Wireless, Rijksmuseum Amsterdam, Jim Beam and Byron Nelson Championship
Job Role and Responsibilities
This position offers an exciting and challenging opportunity to work with a diverse client mix of global, national and local sports, arts, entertainment and cause rightsholders and Fortune 500 sponsors. The Valuation Analyst will be responsible for managing all aspects of the Valuation process from initial information gathering through final delivery.
Responsibilities include:
- Specifying, gathering and analyzing the information that will be used to determine the fair market value of various sponsorship opportunities
- Shaping the scope and direction of, and conducting secondary research on the sponsorship opportunity to be valued. Research sources include LexisNexis, internet and internal databases
- Determining how to interpret the information gathered, assessing the adequacy and appropriateness of the information provided, and determining its potential impact on the valuation
- Consulting with clients to thoroughly understand the property and objectives
- Performing client follow-up calls after final Valuations are delivered
Required Skills and Experience
The qualified candidate will have a track record of success in the corporate sponsorship area or media valuation and general knowledge of marketing (a minimum of three years in the industry); record of achievement and career progression; project delivery and project management skills and experience; strong research skills; a proven ability to analyze problems, use judgment effectively and be self directed; and natural intellectual curiosity. Locally-based (Chicago) candidates will be given preference.
Email resume and salary history to:
Mark Ording
Vice President, IEG Valuation Service
mark.ording@sponsorship.com