Associate Manager, Brand Consulting (Basketball)

About the role

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 individual to join the Brands Consulting team. This position is responsible for providing support to the account team members and assisting Managers with research, client reports and presentations, client services, project coordination, and implementation of timelines and budgets.

Responds to client needs and requests and is expected to consistently provide excellent customer service to accounts, as well as represent client needs and goals within the organization to ensure quality.

What You'll Do

• Assists in the day-to-day management of vertical under the supervision of the Associate Director and other team members.
• Performs research and analysis of various demographics and statistics to help inform strategic ideation around client / partner initiatives.
• Works on strategies, programs and insights for long-term projects within vertical.

Monitors media, trends and changing sports, entertainment and cultural landscape to keep company executives and team members aware and to maintain THE*TEAM's position as the most knowledgeable in the industry. Provides daily updates to the team on the status of ongoing NBA, WNBA and Pro Sports focused partnerships and helps manage expectations for agreements and next steps.

• Works creatively with team members to develop and execute deck creation and report materials.
• Coordinates client and company programs through various tools, email, phone calls, and conference calls.
• Able to take ownership over specific partnership elements managed by multiple team members, while maintaining full knowledge of partnership in its entirety.

Performs various tasks as needed by internal team members such as research, reports, daily updates, editing of materials, talent identification, etc. Stays up to date on client product/service offering and is able to thoughtfully present to potential partners. Maintains positive relationships with clients to encourage new and repeat business opportunities. Handles activation logistics, planning, implementation, and execution.

• Creates various reports to support the client account teams.
• Supports the creation and maintenance of proprietary Wasserman measurement tools and analysis.
• May take on specialized roles or projects to assist the team such as working directly with third party vendors or partner agencies to execute client programs.

May work with internal client teams/partners to liaise with partners and provide materials necessary for partnership execution.

What We're Looking For

Minimum of a Bachelor's Degree Up-to-date knowledge of the sports and entertainment industry, particularly within the NBA and WNBA, with a working knowledge of what's happening across culture today and into tomorrow. Must be proficient in Microsoft Suite, particularly with PowerPoint and Excel. Analytical; must be comfortable working with numbers and distilling large amounts of data into digestible, easy-to-understand formats.

• The ability to multi-task and self-manage to meet deadlines and handle multiple priorities.
• Efficient communicator, with internal as well as client stakeholders, who is able to drive decisions.
• Self-starter; carries out responsibilities with minimal direction.
• Maintains a familiarity with technology and consumer electronics specifically as it relates to the mobile device market and key players.

Possess an interest in the role of technology, including digital and social media platforms, in today's consumer sports and entertainment experience. Can support partnerships of varying degrees of complexities including sports and entertainment but also those that fall into more traditional business partnerships and are unrelated to sports and entertainment. Strong attention to detail and highly organized.

Ability to think creatively in a team environment. Is a team player; must be able to roll up his/her sleeves, be flexible, and react calmly under stressful circumstances.

What We Offer

• 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 Base salary range: $66,300, plus bonus potential if applicable for role. Actual base salary is dependent on several factors including but not limited to; market dynamics, location and region, experience, specialized skills/training (education), level of responsibility, budgetary considerations, tenure at the company (for current employees), etc. The salary range listed is just one component of the total compensation package for employees.