Associate Director, Accounts

Wasserman•Boston, MA

7d•$75,000 - $105,000

About The Position

Wasserman operates at the epicenter of sports, music and entertainment, serving talent, brands and properties on a global scale. Wasserman Next Gen connects brands with the next generation of consumers. From high school to college and into young adult life, the team takes an audience-first approach, using unrivaled access to understand the passions and interests of these consumers, generate ideas that resonate, and deliver hyperlocal, culturally relevant engagement at scale. Wasserman Next Gen’s integrated approach allows clients to understand and engage with Gen Z and Millennial consumers through custom research, peer-to-peer, social and digital, experiential, media, and community integration strategies. Headquartered in Los Angeles, Wasserman's presence spans 28 countries and more than 70 cities, including New York, London, Abu Dhabi, Amsterdam, Hong Kong, Madrid, Mexico City, Toronto, Paris and Sydney. For more information, please visit www.teamwass.com . Job Overview: We are looking for an A ssociate Director, Accounts to join our rapidly growing team of college and youth marketing enthusiasts. As an Associate Director , Accounts , you will actively contribute to the success of client projects, playing a key role in all disciplines from strategic development to execution. We are looking for an Associate Director, Accounts to join our rapidly growing team of college and youth marketing enthusiasts. As an Associate Director, Accounts, you will actively contribute to the success of client projects, playing a key role in all disciplines from strategic development to execution. The specific account tied to this role is a global program focused on the following markets: US, India, Brazil, and Germany. Please note in your resume and cover letter any experience you have regarding these markets, proficiency in the social/creator space, and if you speak an additional language to English. For Brazil, we're specifically looking for Portuguese speaking candidates. This is a fixed-term role currently approved through December 31, 2026, with a strong likelihood of extension beyond that date based on business needs and performance.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in marketing, communications, business or a related field
4-7years of related work experience, ideally an agency setting and with field marketing programs
People-centric with outstanding interpersonal, written, and oral communications skills
Strong entrepreneurial spirit with the ability to thrive and stay organized in a high energy environment
Self-starter with experience balancing business acumen with creativity
Creative thinker that is willing to travel ‘outside of the box’ for the right solution(s)
Proficient in Microsoft Outlook, Excel, Word, and PowerPoint

Nice To Haves

Experience working with Adobe Creative Suite, and projec t management tools (Asana, SharePoint , Workday, etc.) a plus

Responsibilities

Exceptional understanding of each client’s business, marketing goals, and program objectives
Apply marketing savvy and strategic thinking to solve unique business challenges for our clients
Effortlessly partner and work cross-functionally with Wass Next Gen Client Services, Production, Digital, and University Relations teams to develop and execute integrated marketing campaigns
M anage daily workflow and serve as the primary, day-to-day point of contact for clients
Provide comprehensive reporting that clearly demonstrates program performance relative to campaign objectives
Mentor direct reports to create best in class team. This includes, but not exclusive to, aligning on role clarify, professional development, goal setting and creating opportunities to grow within existing work
Build and manage project-based budgets to achieve target profitability and ensure an efficient use of resources
Identify areas of opportunity/organic growth within existing account base through real-time assessment of program performance, consumer insights and feedback, and regular dialogue with client contacts
Compile relevant qualitative and quantitative program data that clearly demonstrates program performance relative to campaign objectives
S upport New Business development through participation in agency brainstorms, sales operations, and budgeting exercises
Positively contribute to agency culture by maintaining team morale and providing professional development paths for team(s)
Perform other duties, as assigned