Associate Manager, Brands

Wasserman • Raleigh, NC

1d • $45,000 - $48,000

About The Position

THE·TEAM is seeking a motivated Associate Manager to join a Brands Retainer Client team supporting a global account. The role manages various aspects of the client’s partnership portfolio and supports account team members with partnership management, project coordination, client measurement and reporting, presentations, and the implementation of timelines and budgets. The successful candidate responds to client requests, provides excellent client service, and represents client needs and goals to help ensure partnership objectives are met.

The position involves day-to-day management of selected partnerships, contractual asset fulfillment, activation execution, strategy support, research and analysis, and collaboration on presentations and reports. It also requires keeping the team informed about media trends and changes in the sports landscape, supporting internal team needs, coordinating with third-party vendors or partner agencies when needed, maintaining client relationships, and handling event logistics where applicable.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree and previous internship experience; experience in the sports and entertainment industry is preferred.
• 1–2 years of work experience in account and project management; sports and entertainment industry experience is preferred.
• Up-to-date knowledge of the sports industry.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Suite, particularly Word, PowerPoint, and Excel.
• Ability to multitask and self-manage to meet deadlines and handle multiple priorities.
• Flexibility and comfort assuming multiple roles as needed by the team.
• Exceptional written and oral communication skills.
• Ability to carry out responsibilities with minimal direction.
• Strong attention to detail and organizational skills.
• Ability to think creatively in a team environment.
• Ability to remain flexible and react calmly under stressful circumstances.
• Comfort with extended days and nights, especially during periods of partnership activation.

Nice To Haves

• Internship experience in the sports and entertainment industry.
• Account and project management experience in the sports and entertainment industry.

Responsibilities

• Serve as a subject matter expert on partnership creative guidelines and activation guardrails to support efficient execution of partnership marketing activities.
• Manage selected partnerships day to day under the supervision of managers and other team members, including delivery of contracted assets, client activations, and incoming requests.
• Oversee fulfillment of contractual partnership assets, including creative briefing, trafficking, and creative approvals for key client activations.
• Support the development, planning, and implementation of partnership strategies through research, analysis, and recaps of marketing initiatives.
• Collaborate with team members to create presentations and report materials.
• Monitor media trends and changes in the sports landscape and share relevant updates with client executives and team members.
• Complete tasks requested by internal team members, including research, reports, daily updates, scheduling calls and meetings, note-taking, and editing materials.
• Take on specialized roles or projects, including working with third-party vendors or partner agencies to execute client activations and programs as needed.
• Maintain positive client relationships to encourage new and repeat business opportunities.
• Plan, implement, and execute event logistics where applicable.

Benefits

• Professional development programs, mentorship opportunities, and career advancement support.
• Generous paid time off and holiday allowances.
• Paid parental leave.
• 401(k) plan with contribution matching.
• Medical, dental, vision, FSA/HSA, life, and disability coverage options.
• Ancillary benefits including critical illness coverage, identity protection, pet insurance, and 529 plans.
• Commuter benefits, where available.
• Eligibility for an annual discretionary bonus.

What This Job Offers

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