Manager, Brand Consulting
About The Position
THE·TEAM is proud to provide representation and marketing services to talent, brands and properties across 28 countries and more than 70 cities worldwide. Our brands and properties group partners with iconic brands and rights holders to turn relevance into revenue through integrated strategy and consulting, creative, live experiences and commercialization. We help clients understand, connect to and inspire global audiences by bringing together brands, properties and talent/creators to build meaningful relationships that drive measurable business outcomes. Shaped by our belief in the unifying power of sports, music and entertainment, THE·TEAM leads with intelligence, ideas and influence. For more information, please visit the.team. Job Overview The·Team is looking for a motivated, passionate analytical thinker to join our Brand Consulting team. This team specializes in delivering insight and data-led partnership strategies, focused heavily in the areas of sponsorship, sport, entertainment, and culture. This position is responsible for managing and developing a variety of current and prospective projects, business relationships, sponsorships, and other partnerships in order to ensure client satisfaction.
Requirements
- Minimum of a Bachelor's Degree
- 4+ years relevant experience with minimum 2 years of direct experience in account and project management (preferably in the sports or entertainment field).
- Flexibility and knowledge to work with and understand objectives of clients across different areas of the sports and entertainment ecosystem.
- Must be proficient in Microsoft Suite, particularly with PowerPoint, Word and Excel.
- Must be able to multi-task and self-manage to meet deadlines and handle multiple priorities.
- Proven account management skills in order to create, maintain and enhance customer relationships.
- Possess exceptional communication skills, both verbal and written.
- Carries out responsibilities with minimal direction.
- Motivated, goal-oriented, persistent and a skilled negotiator.
- Strong attention to detail and highly organized.
- Ability to think creatively in a team environment.
- Must be flexible and react calmly under stressful circumstances.
Responsibilities
- In tandem with the Project Lead(s), manage multiple projects and associated workstreams with a steadfast commitment to exceptional deliverables, including project-based work and/or retainer-based work as applicable.
- Build a strong working relationship with clients to ensure they receive appropriate attention, support, and project objectives are met.
- Develop a mastery of core services including partnership strategy, valuation, audience, and go-to-market-strategy focused on sports and entertainment properties. Mastery includes being familiar with necessary tools, ability to execute project from end-to-end, explain methodology, and improve current capabilities.
- Perform research and analysis of various demographics and statistics to help inform strategies and initiatives.
- Synthesize data from multiple sources to develop client-focused narratives and recommendations (e.g., market landscapes, audience segmentation, sponsorship valuations, brand health studies).
- Monitor media, trends and changing sports, entertainment and cultural landscape to keep company executives and team members aware while maintaining Wasserman’s position as the most knowledgeable in the industry.
- Work creatively with client team members to develop decks and report materials.
- Perform various tasks as needed by internal team members such as research, reports, daily updates, editing of materials, etc.
- Stay up to date on client product / service offering and thoughtfully present to clients and potential partners.
- Learn and manage client-facing project management systems and legal processes for the purposes of supporting the creation and approval of different project documents.
- Maintain positive relationships with clients to encourage new and repeat business opportunities.
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
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Manager
