MANAGER, BRAND CONSULTING

locations: Brooklyn, NY (Dumbo) and Los Angeles, CA (HQ) • Full time

About the role

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 to ensure client satisfaction.

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 projects 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 the changing sports, entertainment, and cultural landscape to keep company executives and team members aware while maintaining THE·TEAM’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 offerings 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.

Requirements

• Minimum of a Bachelor's Degree.
• 4+ years relevant experience with a minimum of 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.
• Proficient in Microsoft Suite, particularly PowerPoint, Word, and Excel.
• Able to multi-task and self-manage to meet deadlines and handle multiple priorities.
• Proven account management skills to create, maintain, and enhance customer relationships.
• Exceptional communication skills, both verbal and written.
• Able to carry out responsibilities with minimal direction.
• Motivated, goal-oriented, persistent, and a skilled negotiator.
• Strong attention to detail and highly organized.
• Able to think creatively in a team environment.
• Flexible and able to react calmly under stressful circumstances.

Benefits

• Professional Development: Learning and development programs, mentorship opportunities, and career advancement support.
• Generous Time Off: Paid time off and holiday allowances.
• Parental Leave: 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, and 529 plans.
• Commuter Benefits: Support for travel and commuting needs, where available.

Pay

Base salary range: $70,000 – $80,000, plus bonus potential if applicable for the role. Actual base salary is dependent on several factors including market dynamics, location, experience, specialized skills/training, level of responsibility, budgetary considerations, and tenure at the company.