Careers

ABOUT THE COMPANY

TSMGI (The Specialized Marketing Group, Inc.) is a global sports, event, and promotional products marketing company, specializing in innovative programs that move brands, grab attention, and spark conversations. TSMGI combines the personalized attention and passion of a small business with the big ideas and fully integrated capabilities of a larger agency. Founded in 2000, the TSMGI client list includes a variety of Fortune 500 companies as well as individual leaders in each of their markets. Recognized annually since 2008 by Chief Marketer Magazine as a "Top 200” agency, TSMGI is headquartered in the northern suburbs of Chicago with an additional office in Milwaukee and employees throughout the country.

Promotional Products Marketing — TSMGI is a leader in the promotional products marketing industry. The company owns and operates branded merchandise programs across the globe including sourcing, design, warehousing, e-commerce, fulfillment and on-site event sales.

Event Marketing — TSMGI offers a wide range of event marketing services including strategic planning, production, staffing and execution of mobile and experiential programs, bespoke customer events, expo and conference exhibits, customer hospitality and entertainment, ticket management, etc.

Sports Marketing — TSMGI provides brand strategy, evaluation, contract negotiations, activation strategy, asset management and execution of sponsorships within all form of sports and entertainment.

Summer Intern Program

Are you ready to dive into the world of sports, promotions, and event marketing? The Specialized Marketing Group Inc.'s (TSMGI) summer internship program could be for you! Specializing in brand-enhancing programs that embrace creativity, innovation, and excitement, TSMGI offers an invaluable hands-on experience in a fast-paced environment, working alongside industry experts!

📍 Location: Deerfield, IL 60015

📅 Duration: May - August 2025

⏰ Hours: 9 AM - 4 PM; Monday - Friday

What You'll Do:

Support brand placements at events and activations.
Plan and execute activations, managing and leveraging assets for top clients.
Enhance your professional skills in resume building, networking, and interview prep.

Key Responsibilities:

✅ Assist various TSMGI teams as needed.

✅ Conduct research to support business objectives.

✅ Handle administrative and organizational tasks.

✅ Help build reports and presentations.

✅ Participate in local event activations (when applicable).

*When applying, please address the following question within your cover letter: Describe a recent sports marketing campaign that caught your attention. What made it effective, and how would you have improved it?

Please send your cover letter and resume to internprogram@tsmgi.com and the TSMGI internship team will reach out accordingly!

Account Director, Sports & Event Marketing

The Account Director, Sports & Event Marketing is responsible for leading our client’s new and robust partnerships in college athletics including the Big Ten Conference, and an extensive portfolio of individual universities and NIL athletes. The client’s primary objective is to raise awareness of, and encourage actions for, an important cause that is literally saving lives!

This position requires a highly polished and experienced professional who has demonstrated the ability to lead a high profile, large-scale sponsorship program on behalf of an agency or company. Primary responsibilities include overall strategy development, creative execution and activation idea generation, client services & support, and account team leadership.

This position is based in TSMGI’s HQ office in Deerfield, IL (Chicago suburb).

Account Manager - Sports & Event Marketing

The Account Manager, Sports & Event Marketing is a key member of the client account team responsible for managing our client’s new and robust partnerships in college athletics including the Big Ten Conference, and an extensive portfolio of individual universities and NIL athletes. The client’s primary objective is to raise awareness of, and encourage actions for, an important cause that is literally saving lives!

This position requires a high degree of organization, attention to detail, excellent communication, fiscal responsibility and the ability to transfer the client's brand and business strategies into effective sports and event marketing programming. Primary responsibilities include managing, planning and executing the contractual rights and benefits of the partnership to achieve the client’s objectives.

This position is based in TSMGI’s HQ office in Deerfield, IL.

Manager - Human Resources

The Manager of Human Resources is an experienced HR generalist who manages all aspects of Human Resources for the firm. Responsibilities include, but are not limited to, recruiting/hiring/onboarding new employees, administering performance management system, employee/career development, training, employee relations, conflict resolution, benefits and compensation planning, and administration.

The position requires comprehensive HR management skills and an experienced professional who understands human behavior along with strategic initiatives, organizational dynamics, and a strong orientation to business results

This position is located at TSMGI’s headquarters in Deerfield, IL (a northern suburb of Chicago).

Staff Accountant

The Staff Accountant is responsible for working effectively across all aspects of the Accounting Department’s responsibilities including AR, AP, account reconciliations, reporting, etc. The Staff Accountant will work closely with the Controller to ensure the achievement of the department’s goals and objectives.

An effective person in this role will have the ability to operate strategically by developing a comprehensive understanding of TSMGI’s business and the role of Accounting in achieving the company’s business objectives; as well as the ability to execute the operations of the department (AR, AP, reconciliations, reporting, etc.).

This position is located at TSMGI”s headquarters in Deerfield, IL (a northern suburb of Chicago)

Associate Account Coordinator - Sports & Event Marketing

Our positions for the Sports and Event Marketing Professional Development Program are currently full. We are not accepting applications at this time for the current program, but we will start accepting applications in February for the June through November 2025 program.

TSMGI offers recent college graduates’ opportunity to participate in the company’s Professional Development Program. This program is designed to provide recent college graduates with real-world professional experience with our company, and in our industry, to develop their professional skills as well as contribute to the success of TSMGI. At the conclusion of a six-month term, TSMGI will offer program participants a full-time permanent position if there is mutual interest, strong employee performance during this period, and the business need at that time.

Program participants are Associate Account Coordinators in TSMGI’s Sports & Event Marketing division. This is an entry-level position (0–1 years of experience) responsible for supporting TSMGI’s account teams across all forms of sports, events, and entertainment marketing. This position requires a high degree of organization, attention to detail, and excellent communication.

This is an incredible opportunity for someone who studied or held positions in sports marketing, PR, communications, digital/social media, influencer marketing, hospitality, or event management. In turn, TSMGI will provide training, experience, and exposure to global clients and sports properties.

This position is located in TSMGI’s headquarter office in Deerfield, IL (northern suburb of Chicago).