Senior Manager, Brand Consulting

Wasserman • Los Angeles, CA

2d • $80,000 - $85,000

About The Position

THE·TEAM’s Brands division is seeking a motivated Senior Manager to support a variety of clients across its brand consulting projects. The role supports day-to-day management of select client programs and partnerships, including strategy for partnership marketing and integrated programs across social, digital, and experiential channels, as well as broader strategic initiatives. The position leads, develops, and manages current and prospective business relationships, sponsorships, and other partnerships to ensure client satisfaction.

The Senior Manager contributes to partnership research and strategy, program execution and measurement, audience and trend analysis, client materials, project coordination, and client relationship development. The role collaborates with internal teams, clients, properties, and agencies, and supports the business through research, planning, negotiation, documentation, and project management.

Requirements

• At least 5 years of relevant experience, including a minimum of 3 years of direct account and project management experience.
• Experience in sports and/or entertainment partnerships.
• Up-to-date knowledge of the sports and entertainment landscape and working knowledge of current culture.
• Proficiency with Google and Microsoft Suite tools.
• Experience working with syndicated data platforms such as GWI, Meltwater, and CreatorIQ.
• Ability to multitask, self-manage, meet deadlines, and handle multiple priorities.
• Flexibility and comfort assuming multiple roles as needed by the team.
• Exceptional verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to carry out responsibilities with minimal direction.
• Motivated, goal-oriented, persistent, and skilled in negotiation.
• Strong attention to detail and organizational skills.
• Ability to think creatively in a team environment.
• Ability to react calmly under stressful circumstances.

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor’s degree preferred, but not required.

Responsibilities

• Support day-to-day management of select client partnerships, including crafting, executing, and measuring sponsorship, experiential, social, digital, and other programs.
• Lead research and strategy for current and prospective partnerships, supporting valuation, audience analysis, partner strategy, negotiations, contracting, and measurement.
• Take on specialized roles or projects and work with properties, agencies, and client teams to execute programs.
• Help cross-functional team leads with logistics planning, implementation, and execution.
• Research and analyze audiences, trends, and statistics to inform strategies and initiatives.
• Monitor media, trends, and changes in the sports, entertainment, and cultural landscape; keep executives and team members informed.
• Work with client team members to develop presentations and report materials.
• Coordinate client and company programs through email, phone calls, and conference calls.
• Complete internal-team tasks such as research, reports, daily updates, and editing materials.
• Stay informed about client products and services and present them thoughtfully to potential partners.
• Learn and manage client-facing project management systems and legal processes to support creation and approval of project documents.
• Maintain positive client relationships to encourage new and repeat business opportunities.

Benefits

• Professional 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, and vision coverage options.
• Flexible spending account and health savings account options.
• Life and disability coverage options.
• Critical illness coverage, identity protection, pet insurance, 529 plans, and other ancillary benefits.
• Commuter benefits, where available.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Education Level: No Education Listed