Associate Manager, Brands

About the role

Our brands and properties division works with iconic brands and rightsholders, supporting business growth through all marketing disciplines. We're a trusted partner to every major league, team, and venue, building meaningful connections between brands, properties, and fans. THE·TEAM is looking for a motivated individual to join a Brands Retainer Client team supporting a global account. This position is responsible for managing various aspects of the client's partnership portfolio and will support account team members with partnership management, project coordination, client measurement/reporting, presentations, and the implementation of timelines and budgets. The successful candidate will respond to client requests and is expected to consistently provide excellent client service, as well as represent client needs and goals to ensure partnership objectives are met.

Responsibilities

• Act as a subject matter expert on all partnership creative guidelines and other activation guardrails to ensure efficient execution of all partnership marketing activities
• Lead day-to-day management of select partnerships under the supervision of managers and other team members – manage the delivery of contracted assets, execute key client activation, and field incoming requests
• Oversee the fulfilment of contractual partnership assets – including creative briefing, trafficking, and creative approval as required for key client activations
• Support the development, planning, and implementation of partnership strategies that deliver on client objectives by performing research and analysis and recapping marketing initiatives
• Work collaboratively with team members to develop and execute deck creation and report materials
• Monitor media trends and changing sports landscapes to keep client executives and other team members up to date on the industry
• Perform various tasks as needed by internal team members such as research, reports, daily updates, scheduling calls/meetings, notetaking, editing of materials, etc.
• Take on specialized roles or projects to assist the team, such as working directly with third party vendors or partner agencies to execute client activations/programs as needed
• Maintain positive relationships with clients to encourage new and repeat business opportunities
• Where applicable, handle event logistic planning, implementation, and execution

Requirements

• Minimum of a bachelor's degree and previous internship experience (preferably in the sports and entertainment industry)
• 1-2 years' work experience in account and project management (sports and entertainment industry preferred)
• Up-to-date knowledge of the sports industry
• Proficient in Microsoft Suite, particularly Word, PowerPoint, and Excel
• Ability to multi-task and self-manage to meet deadlines and handle multiple priorities
• Flexible and comfortable assuming multiple roles as needed by the team
• Exceptional written and oral communication skills
• Able to carry out responsibilities with minimal direction
• Strong attention to detail and highly organized
• Ability to think creatively in a team environment
• Flexible and able to react calmly under stressful circumstances
• Comfortable with extended days/nights, especially during periods of partnership activation

Benefits

• Professional Development: learning and development programs, mentorship opportunities, and career advancement support