Manager, Accounts

Wasserman•Boston, MA

1d•$55 - $65

About The Position

Wasserman operates at the epicenter of sports, music and entertainment, serving talent, brands and properties on a global scale. Wasserman Next Gen connects brands with the next generation of consumers. From high school to college and into young adult life, the team takes an audience-first approach, using unrivaled access to understand the passions and interests of these consumers, generate ideas that resonate, and deliver hyperlocal, culturally relevant engagement at scale. Wasserman Next Gen’s integrated approach allows clients to understand and engage with Gen Z and Millennial consumers through custom research, peer-to-peer, social and digital, experiential, media, and community integration strategies. Headquartered in Los Angeles, Wasserman's presence spans 28 countries and more than 70 cities, including New York, London, Abu Dhabi, Amsterdam, Hong Kong, Madrid, Mexico City, Toronto, Paris and Sydney. For more information, please visit www.teamwass.com. Job Overview: Wasserman is a leading sports, entertainment, and culture agency and a partner to the world’s most iconic brands, properties, and talent. As Wasserman’s Next Gen department, we combine our audience access and expertise with Wasserman’s proven leadership in research and insights, brand strategy, and creative campaign development. We are exclusively focused on connecting brands to next generation consumers and take an audience-first approach, leveraging our exclusive access to next gen communities and consumer insights to develop solutions that drive business results What You'll Do: We are looking for a Manager, Accounts to join our rapidly growing team of college and youth marketing enthusiasts. As a Manager, Accounts you will actively contribute and lead the success of client projects, playing a key role in all disciplines from recruitment, strategic development management, and execution.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in marketing, communications, business or a related field
2-4 years of related work experience at Next Gen or externally, ideally with exposure to events and experiential marketing
Strong entrepreneurial spirit with eagerness to learn and grow in a high energy environment
Values and respects the importance of organization and time management for effective multitasking
Customer-service focus with outstanding interpersonal, written, and oral communications skills
Creative thinker that is willing to travel ‘outside of the box’ for the right solution(s)
Self-motivated with proven ability to think quickly and problem solve
Innate curiosity and awareness of next generation trends and behaviors
Proficient in Microsoft Outlook, Excel, Word, and PowerPoint

Nice To Haves

Experience working with Salesforce, Adobe Creative Suite, and project management tools (Asana, SharePoint, Workday, etc.) a plus

Responsibilities

Develop a clear understanding of each client’s business, marketing goals, and program objectives
Be part of WNG’s Client Services team and partner with other disciplines such as University Relations, Media, and Production for the development and execution of client programs
Create, implement and lead campus recruiting strategies at colleges and universities nationwide, effectively communicating how Wasserman Next Gen can enhance the student experience through program opportunities
Develop solid business relationships with key campus contacts within on-campus career centers, as well as relevant student organizations
Act as the primary WNG contact for ambassadors, overseeing their training and coaching in support of program objectives
Serve as a resource for Associate Manager development and mentor on program best practices and goals
Support and lead daily workflows and initiatives of client projects to ensure timely, economic program execution
Track all activity in Salesforce by creating, updating and maintaining accurate documentation of student, university and program records
Ensure that all invoices and student payments are processed correctly and showcase the ability to identify and address issues
Produce client-facing reports by gathering qualitative and quantitative program data
Willing to travel and work at on-site activations
Participate in agency brainstorms to help develop new, creative ways to engage Next Gen consumers
Contribute to agency culture by actively participating in building positive internal relationships and maintaining enthusiasm toward day-to-day tasks and agency passion points
Perform other duties, as assigned