Director, Brand Consulting

Wasserman • New York, NY

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About The Position

THE·TEAM operates at the epicenter of sports, music and entertainment, serving talent, brands and properties on a global scale. The brands and properties division works with iconic brands and rights holders, supporting business growth through all marketing disciplines. This role is for a trusted partner to major leagues, teams, and venues, building meaningful connections between brands, properties, and fans. THE·TEAM is headquartered in Los Angeles with a presence spanning 28 countries and more than 70 cities.

Requirements

• Minimum of a Bachelor's Degree.
• 7+ years of relevant experience with a minimum of 3 years of direct experience in account and project management (preferably in the music or entertainment field).
• Experience in managing and supporting strategic alliances and/or marketing partnerships in a Fortune 500 setting.
• Exceptional oral and written communication skills.
• Highly organized with obsessive attention to detail.
• Well-developed analytical capabilities, particularly in valuing and measuring sponsorships.
• Superior interpersonal skills for the creation, maintenance, and enhancement of client relationships.
• Able to plan and execute projects with minimal direction and a high level of initiative, working well independently and in a team environment.
• Strategically minded with strong problem-solving skills and an ability to synthesize large amounts of data while considering program needs and budget parameters.
• Effective negotiation skills and familiarity with the contractual language.
• Working knowledge of project management fundamentals, including supervision of and delegation to multiple direct reports.
• Must be able to multi-task and be flexible enough to react competently under challenging circumstances.
• High-level proficiency with Microsoft Office applications, with advanced skills in PowerPoint and Excel for deck development and data management.

Responsibilities

• Serves as the client’s primary day-to-day point of contact, proactively anticipating client needs and diligently managing action items.
• Builds and maintains strong relationships with relevant stakeholders and business units, both within the client and among third parties.
• Leads team members in client service, relationship development, and project coordination.
• Provides senior guidance on POV and intelligence deliverables.
• Understands the client context at a fundamental level to be able to make strategic recommendations on sponsorship partners, contractual assets, and new opportunities.
• Proactively identifies opportunities to provide additional services to clients as well as new partnership and platform ideas that fit brand objectives and marketing principles.
• Manages brand integration; work with clients to understand and exceed their business objectives.
• Manages client and partner relationships to secure most efficient and effective partnerships in support of client brand strategies.
• Maintains a good working relationship with key stakeholders to ensure all parties receive appropriate attention, support, and ensures THE·TEAM is in lock-step with the client’s plans as it relates to the growth and changes.
• Understands the landscape for each client’s business as well as the industry contexts for their investments.
• Builds cutting edge strategic plans for clients to meet and exceed objectives.
• Uses forward thinking initiative to identify the next best strategic opportunities and continue to deliver top results to the client.
• Manages client communications, conflict resolution, and compliance on client deliverables.
• Ensures that all processes and procedures are completed and quality standards are met.
• Provides regular two-way communication between the clients and external partners, to provide strong client service and set proper client expectations.
• Leads junior staff as needed on a project-by-project basis.

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: Director
• Number of Employees: 501-1,000 employees