Senior Manager, Brand Consulting

Job Overview

Their brands and properties division works with iconic brands and rightsholders, supporting business growth through all marketing disciplines. They’re a trusted partner to every major league, team, and venue, building meaningful connections between brands, properties, and fans.

What You’ll Do

• Manages brand integration; work with clients to understand and exceed their business objectives.
• Manages client and partner relationships to secure most efficient and effective partnerships in support of client brand strategies.
• Manages interagency relationships; works with outside agencies and partners to ensure smooth execution of all client programs.
• Maintains a good working relationship with key stakeholders to ensure all parties receive appropriate attention, support, and ensures THE·TEAM is in lock-step with the client’s plans as it relates to the growth and changes.
• Understands the landscape for each client’s business as well as the industry contexts for their investments.
• Builds cutting edge strategic plans for clients to meet and exceed objectives.
• Builds relationships with clients to encourage new and repeat business opportunities.
• Uses forward thinking initiative to identify the next best strategic opportunities and continue to deliver top results to the client.
• Manages client communications, conflict resolution, and compliance on client deliverables.
• Sets up and manages 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.

What We’re Looking For

• Bachelor's Degree preferred but not required
• 5+ years relevant experience with minimum 3 years of direct experience in account and project management (preferably in sports league and/or team partnerships)
• Experience in direct brand or marketing strategy a plus
• Robust understanding of sports property, rights, and media landscape
• Up-to-date knowledge of the sports and entertainment landscape with a working knowledge of what is happening across culture today
• Effective contract negotiation skills and familiarity with contract development
• High-level proficiency with Microsoft Office applications and web-based project management tools; advanced skills in PowerPoint and Excel for deck development and budget management
• Possess exceptional communication skills, both verbal and written
• Superior interpersonal skills and ability to build rapport with people of all demographics
• Requires self-management, including the ability to assess a situation and quickly implement solutions
• Must be able to multi-task and be flexible enough to react under stressful circumstances
• Well-developed analytical and problem solving skills
• Motivated, goal oriented, persistent and a skilled negotiator
• High level of initiative and works well independently and in a team environment
• Plans and carries out responsibilities with minimal direction
• Strong attention to detail and highly organized
• Ability to think creatively in a team environment
• Must be flexible and react calmly under stressful circumstances

What We Offer

• Professional Development
• Generous Time Off
• Parental Leave
• Retirement Plan
• Healthcare
• Ancillary
• Commuter Benefits
• Annual Discretionary Bonus