Associate Manager, Brand Consulting

Wasserman • Raleigh, NC

2d • $45,000 - $50,000 • Onsite

About The Position

THE·TEAM is looking for a motivated individual to join the Brands & Properties team. This position is responsible for providing support to the account team members and assisting Managers with research, client reports and presentations, client services, project coordination, and implementation of timelines and budgets. Responds to client needs and requests and is expected to consistently provide excellent customer service to accounts, as well as represent client needs and goals within the organization to ensure quality.

Requirements

• Minimum of a Bachelor's Degree
• Up-to-date knowledge of the sports and entertainment industry with a working knowledge of what’s happening across culture today and into tomorrow.
• Must be proficient in Microsoft Suite, particularly with PowerPoint and Excel.
• The ability to multi-task and self-manage to meet deadlines and handle multiple priorities.
• Must be flexible and comfortable to assume multiple roles as needed by the team.
• Possess exceptional communication skills, both orally and in writing.
• Carries out responsibilities with minimal direction.
• Maintains a familiarity with technology and consumer electronics specifically as it relates to the mobile device market and key players.
• Possess an interest in the role of technology in today’s consumer sports and entertainment experience.
• Can support partnerships of varying degrees of complexities across types including sports and entertainment but also those that fall into more traditional business partnerships and are unrelated to sports and entertainment.
• Strong attention to detail and highly organized.
• Ability to think creatively in a team environment.
• Must be flexible and react calmly under stressful circumstances.

Nice To Haves

• Relevant intern/entry level experience/knowledge in college sports is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Assists in the day-to-day management of accounts under the supervision of the Managers and other team members.
• Performs research and analysis of various demographics and statistics to help inform strategies and initiatives.
• Works on strategies, programs and insights for long-term client projects.
• Supports the creation and maintenance of proprietary Wasserman measurement tools and analysis.
• Monitors media, trends and changing sports, entertainment and cultural landscape to keep company executives and team members aware and to maintain Wasserman’s position as the most knowledgeable in the industry.
• Provides weekly updates to team by researching industry updates and news regarding relevant projects to the team and other members of the Marketing division.
• Provides daily updates to the team on the status of ongoing partnerships and helps manage expectations for agreements and next steps.
• Works creatively with team members to develop and execute deck creation, and report materials.
• Coordinates client and company programs through various tools email, phone calls, and conference calls.
• Able to take ownership over specific partnership elements managed by multiple team members, while maintaining full knowledge of partnership in its entirety.
• Performs various tasks as needed by internal team members such as research, reports, daily updates, editing of materials, etc.
• Stays up to date on client product / service offering and is able to thoughtfully present to potential partners.
• Maintains positive relationships with clients to encourage new and repeat business opportunities.
• If applicable, handles event logistics planning, implementation, and execution.
• Creates various reports to support the client account teams.
• May take on specialized roles or projects to assist the team such as working directly with third party vendors or partner agencies to execute client programs.
• May work with team members to liaise with partners and provide materials necessary for partnership execution.
• Part of new client pitches and plays a role in responding to RFPs.
• Thinks daily about business development and new revenue opportunities with existing clients and potential clients.

Benefits

• Professional Development: Take advantage of our learning and development programs, mentorship opportunities, and career advancement support.
• Generous Time Off: Enjoy generous paid time off and holiday allowances to recharge and spend time with loved ones.
• Parental Leave: We provide paid parental leave to support your family during important life events.
• Retirement Plan: 401k plan including contribution matching.
• Healthcare: Medical, dental, vision, FSA/HSA, life and disability coverage options.
• Ancillary: Critical illness, identity protection, pet insurance, 529 plans and more.
• Commuter Benefits: Access support for travel and commuting needs, where available.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level