INTERVIEW
Interview Source:
·Name of Person: Matt Krejci
·Title: Sports Agent
·Organization / Company: MK sports and entertainment LLC
·E-Mail or Phone Number: 330-931-8358
Personal Information:
·General Responsibilities: Manages player contracts, advises potential MLB draft players, consults with professional teams, and player endorsements.
·Likes: Get to be around professional athletes, get to see the country, he's in charge of different sports, free sporting events.
·Dislikes: The hours, he isn't on salary, sometimes it might be a down time for clients, he's almost never home, always on the road.
·Hours / Attire: Hours vary by the time of year, he wears dress pants and a nice button up shirt around clients and a suit around sports teams.
·Pay / Benefits / Perks: he'll receive free tickets to a sporting event, get to travel year round and go to professional sports games.
·Education: Masters degree from OU
·Related Experience: N/A
Industry Information:
·Salary Range: 75,000-100,00 based on commission
·Turnover- 1-2 years
Tip for Students Aspiring Towards a Similar Position:
You have to work hard and start small to work your way up. You have to be honest with clients and teams about how good the player is or how realistic it is playing for a team. You have to surround yourself with people who know what they're doing so you can always be learning. If the times are tough and aren't many clients out there don't panic and stick it out. There will always be teams who need players.
Interview Source:
·Name of Person: Matt Krejci
·Title: Sports Agent
·Organization / Company: MK sports and entertainment LLC
·E-Mail or Phone Number: 330-931-8358
Personal Information:
·General Responsibilities: Manages player contracts, advises potential MLB draft players, consults with professional teams, and player endorsements.
·Likes: Get to be around professional athletes, get to see the country, he's in charge of different sports, free sporting events.
·Dislikes: The hours, he isn't on salary, sometimes it might be a down time for clients, he's almost never home, always on the road.
·Hours / Attire: Hours vary by the time of year, he wears dress pants and a nice button up shirt around clients and a suit around sports teams.
·Pay / Benefits / Perks: he'll receive free tickets to a sporting event, get to travel year round and go to professional sports games.
·Education: Masters degree from OU
·Related Experience: N/A
Industry Information:
·Salary Range: 75,000-100,00 based on commission
·Turnover- 1-2 years
Tip for Students Aspiring Towards a Similar Position:
You have to work hard and start small to work your way up. You have to be honest with clients and teams about how good the player is or how realistic it is playing for a team. You have to surround yourself with people who know what they're doing so you can always be learning. If the times are tough and aren't many clients out there don't panic and stick it out. There will always be teams who need players.