Manager, Brand Consulting

Wasserman • New York, NY

8d • $66,300 - $75,000

About The Position

THE·TEAM’s Brands division is seeking a motivated individual to join a global client account team supporting the management and activation of NFL and NFL team partnerships. The Manager provides day-to-day project management across multiple partnership workstreams and oversees execution of key partnership elements to ensure timely, effective delivery aligned with client objectives.

The role requires developing a strong understanding of the client’s business priorities and the sports partnership landscape, particularly the NFL, and applying that knowledge to planning, decision-making, and execution. The ideal candidate is proactive, highly organized, comfortable managing multiple stakeholders and priorities, and able to combine strong project management with thoughtful client service and partnership expertise.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree.
• At least 4 years of relevant experience, including at least 2 years of direct account and project management experience; sports or entertainment experience is preferred.
• Current knowledge of the sports and entertainment landscape, particularly the NFL, and a strong understanding of cultural trends and emerging developments.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Suite, particularly PowerPoint, Word, and Excel.
• Ability to multitask and self-manage to meet deadlines and handle multiple priorities.
• Proven account management skills to create, maintain, and enhance customer relationships.
• Exceptional verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to carry out responsibilities with minimal direction.
• Motivation, goal orientation, persistence, and comfort navigating multiple stakeholders and competing priorities.
• Strong attention to detail and organizational skills.
• Ability to think creatively in a team environment.
• Flexibility, a team-oriented approach, and the ability to remain calm and effective under pressure.

Nice To Haves

• Direct account and project management experience in the sports or entertainment field.

Responsibilities

• In tandem with the Partnership Lead, manage multiple projects and workstreams from planning through execution, with a commitment to exceptional deliverables.
• Build strong working relationships with clients and partners through proactive communication, responsive service, and consistent follow-through.
• Manage relationships and workflows with clients, partners, third-party vendors, agencies, and internal stakeholders to support seamless program delivery.
• Develop and maintain project plans, timelines, status reports, budgets, approval processes, and action trackers.
• Support day-to-day account and project needs, including research, reporting, meeting coordination, notetaking, and preparation of materials.
• Develop clear presentations, reports, and other client-facing materials in collaboration with internal team members.
• Build and apply expertise across the NFL, sports, entertainment, media, and cultural landscape to identify relevant opportunities, developments, and implications for the client.
• Develop a strong working knowledge of the client’s business, products, priorities, partnership objectives, and contractual assets and apply it to planning and execution.
• Anticipate client and project needs, surface risks early, and work with the Partnership Lead and broader team to develop practical solutions.

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 offerings.
• Commuter support, where available.

What This Job Offers

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