Alexis de Groot

Alexis de Groot is an Account Director at Underdog Venture Team, a company based in New York City.4 She is a sports management professional with a strong background in the sports industry.

Career Path

Alexis has had an impressive career trajectory in sports management:

1. Currently: Account Director at Underdog Venture Team12
2. Previously: Senior Account Executive at Intersport3
3. Earlier roles:
   • Senior Project Coordinator at CSM Sport & Entertainment
   • Project Coordinator at CSM Sport & Entertainment1

During her time at CSM Sport & Entertainment, Alexis worked on the partnership sales team selling sponsorships for non-profits. She also provided daily multi-faceted support to the CEO of CSM North America and the Client Partnerships team on business development initiatives.1

Education and Early Experience

Alexis is an alumna of Elon University, graduating in 2017 with a degree in Sport Management.1 She later pursued further education at Columbia University.2 During her time at Elon, she gained valuable experience through:

• Communications Intern at the Atlantic Coast Conference1

Impact of Elon's Sport Management Program

Alexis credits the Elon Sport Management program for opening her eyes to the diverse job opportunities in the sports industry. She learned that working in sports doesn't necessarily mean working directly for a league or team. This insight has allowed her to successfully build a career in sports agencies.1

Skills and Expertise

In her current role as Account Director at Underdog Venture Team, Alexis leverages her partnership and client management skills.2 The Account Management team at Underdog Venture Team plays a crucial role in client relationships, overseeing the development and execution of brand growth strategies.5

Alexis de Groot's career path demonstrates her dedication to the sports management field and her ability to excel in client-facing roles within the industry.