Associate Manager, Brands

Wasserman • Raleigh, NC

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About The Position

THE·TEAM’s brands and properties division partners with iconic brands and rights holders to support business growth across marketing disciplines. The Associate Manager, Brands will join a Brands Retainer Client team supporting a global account and help manage the client’s partnership portfolio. The role supports partnership management, project coordination, measurement and reporting, presentations, and the implementation of timelines and budgets. It also responds to client requests and represents client needs and goals to help ensure partnership objectives are met while providing excellent client service.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree and previous internship experience; sports and entertainment industry experience 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 Office, particularly Word, PowerPoint, and Excel.
• Ability to multitask, self-manage, meet deadlines, and handle multiple priorities.
• Flexibility and comfort taking on multiple roles as needed.
• 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 react calmly under stressful circumstances.
• Comfort working extended days and nights, especially during partnership activations.

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 day-to-day activities for select partnerships 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 approvals for key activations.
• Support development, planning, and implementation of partnership strategies through research, analysis, and recaps of marketing initiatives.
• Collaborate with team members to create presentations and reporting materials.
• Monitor media trends and changes in the sports landscape and share relevant updates with client executives and team members.
• Assist internal team members with research, reports, daily updates, scheduling, meeting notes, and editing materials.
• Work with third-party vendors or partner agencies on client activations and programs as needed.
• Maintain positive client relationships to encourage new and repeat business.
• Plan, implement, and execute event logistics where applicable.

Benefits

• Learning and 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.
• Critical illness, identity protection, pet insurance, 529 plans, and other ancillary benefits.
• Commuter benefits, where available.
• Eligibility for an annual discretionary bonus.

What This Job Offers

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