Associate Manager, Brand Consulting

Wasserman • New York, NY

1d • Onsite

About The Position

THE·TEAM operates at the epicenter of sports, music and entertainment, serving talent, brands and properties on a global scale. Their brands and properties division works with iconic brands and rights holders, supporting business growth through all marketing disciplines. They are a trusted partner to every major league, team and venue, building meaningful connections between brands, properties and fans. Headquartered in Los Angeles, THE·TEAM's presence spans 28 countries and more than 70 cities. THE·TEAM is looking for a motivated individual to join a Brands Retainer Client team supporting a global account. This position is responsible for managing various aspects of the client’s partnership portfolio and will support account team members with partnership management, project coordination, client measurement/reporting, presentations, and the implementation of timelines and budgets. The successful candidate will respond to client requests and is expected to consistently provide excellent client service, as well as represent client needs and goals to ensure partnership objectives are met. This role will be based in Brooklyn, NY (Dumbo) with limited travel. Candidates must be willing to relocate if they are not currently based in the selected office location.

Requirements

• Minimum of a bachelor's degree and previous internship experience
• 1-2 years' work experience in account and project management
• Up-to-date knowledge of the sports industry
• Must be proficient in Microsoft Suite, particularly with Word, PowerPoint, and Excel
• Must be able 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 written and oral communication skills
• Able to carry out responsibilities with minimal direction
• Strong attention to detail and highly organized
• Ability to think creatively in a team environment
• Must be flexible and react calmly under stressful circumstances
• Comfortable with extended days/nights, especially during periods of partnership activation

Nice To Haves

• Previous internship experience preferably in the sports and entertainment industry
• Work experience in account and project management in the sports and entertainment industry

Responsibilities

• Act as a subject matter expert on all partnership creative guidelines and other activation guardrails to ensure efficient execution of all partnership marketing activities
• Lead day-to-day management of select partnerships under the supervision of managers and other team members – manage the delivery of contracted assets, execute key client activation, and field incoming requests
• Oversee the fulfilment of contractual partnership assets – including creative briefing, trafficking, and creative approval as required for key client activations
• Support the development, planning, and implementation of partnership strategies that deliver on client objectives by performing research and analysis and recapping marketing initiatives
• Work collaboratively with team members to develop and execute deck creation and report materials
• Monitor media trends and changing sports landscapes to keep client executives and other team members up to date on the industry
• Perform various tasks as needed by internal team members such as research, reports, daily updates, scheduling calls/meetings, notetaking, editing of materials, etc.
• Take on specialized roles or projects to assist the team, such as working directly with third party vendors or partner agencies to execute client activations/programs as needed
• Maintain positive relationships with clients to encourage new and repeat business opportunities
• Where applicable, handle event logistic planning, implementation, and execution

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
• Annual Discretionary Bonus: Employees are eligible for an annual discretionary bonus.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Number of Employees: 501-1,000 employees