Manager, Brand Consulting

Wasserman • Raleigh, NC

5d • $53,000 - $75,000

About The Position

THE·TEAM is seeking a Manager, Brand Consulting to contribute to an integrated account team and support the day-to-day management of select NBA and talent partnerships. The role helps execute integrated marketing programs across social, digital, and experiential channels, coordinates projects and timelines, and ensures deliverables are activated effectively in alignment with client objectives. The Manager represents client goals and supports quality execution and strong partnership outcomes.

The role contributes to partnership strategy and long-term initiatives; plans and coordinates partnership assets and deliverables; and manages client, partner, vendor, agency, and internal workflows. It maintains project plans, status reports, timelines, approval processes, and budget tracking. The Manager also supports research, develops client-facing presentations and reports, and uses project-management platforms and legal review processes to route and approve project documents. Success requires knowledge of client businesses and objectives, strong relationship-building and communication, and awareness of developments in sports, entertainment, media, and culture.

THE·TEAM offers professional development and mentorship, paid time off and holidays, paid parental leave, a 401(k) plan with matching, healthcare coverage options, ancillary benefits, and commuter support where available. The base salary range is $53,000–$75,000, with potential bonus if applicable.

Requirements

• Minimum of a bachelor's degree.
• Minimum of 2–4 years of work experience.
• Current knowledge of the sports and entertainment landscape, particularly the NBA, and a strong understanding of cultural trends and emerging developments.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, particularly PowerPoint, Word, and Excel.
• Strong analytical skills, including confidence working with numbers and translating large amounts of data into clear, accessible insights.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities, work independently, and consistently meet deadlines.
• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Ability to think creatively and contribute effectively in a collaborative team environment.
• Flexible, team-oriented, and able to remain calm and effective under pressure.

Nice To Haves

• Experience in the sport, entertainment, or sponsorship sector is considered an asset.

Responsibilities

• Contribute to partnership strategies, programs, and long-term initiatives that support client objectives and priorities.
• Plan, coordinate, fulfill, and execute partnership assets and deliverables, including logistics, timelines, budgets, stakeholder approvals, and post-activation reporting.
• Manage relationships and workflows with clients, partners, third-party vendors, agencies, and internal stakeholders to support seamless program delivery.
• Maintain project plans, status reports, timelines, and approval processes, and track program spending against approved budgets.
• Support audience, demographic, industry, and performance research to inform partnership strategy, activation concepts, and client recommendations.
• Develop presentations, reports, and other client-facing materials in collaboration with internal team members.
• Learn and manage project-management platforms and legal review processes to facilitate the creation, routing, and approval of project documents.
• Maintain a strong understanding of client products, services, business priorities, and partnership objectives, and communicate them effectively to current and prospective partners.
• Build trusted client and partner relationships through proactive communication, responsive service, and understanding of business and partnership objectives to support new and repeat business opportunities.
• Monitor developments across sports, entertainment, media, and culture to identify relevant trends, opportunities, and implications for clients.
• Provide additional account support as needed, including research, reporting, material development, talent identification, and special projects.

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 support for travel and commuting needs, where available.

What This Job Offers

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