Associate Manager, Brand Consulting (Basketball)

About the Role THE·TEAM is looking for a motivated individual to join its Brands Consulting team. The position provides support to account team members and assists Managers with research, client reports and presentations, client services, project coordination, and the implementation of timelines and budgets. The role responds to client needs and requests, consistently providing excellent customer service to accounts while representing client needs and goals within the organisation to ensure quality. Key Responsibilities Assist in the day-to-day management of the vertical under the supervision of the Associate Director and other team members. Perform research and analysis of various demographics and statistics to help inform strategic ideation around client and partner initiatives. Work on strategies, programmes and insights for long-term projects within the vertical. Monitor media, trends and the 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. Provide daily updates to the team on the status of ongoing NBA, WNBA and pro sports focused partnerships and help manage expectations for agreements and next steps. Work creatively with team members to develop and execute deck creation and report materials. Coordinate client and company programmes through various tools, email, phone calls and conference calls. Take ownership over specific partnership elements managed by multiple team members while maintaining full knowledge of the partnership in its entirety. Perform various tasks as needed by internal team members, such as research, reports, daily updates, editing of materials and talent identification. Stay up to date on client product and service offerings and present them thoughtfully to potential partners. Maintain positive relationships with clients to encourage new and repeat business opportunities. Handle activation logistics, planning, implementation and execution. Create various reports to support the client account teams. Support the creation and maintenance of proprietary Wasserman measurement tools and analysis. May take on specialised roles or projects to assist the team, such as working directly with third-party vendors or partner agencies to execute client programmes. Required Experience & Qualifications 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 is happening across culture today and into tomorrow. Proficiency in Microsoft Suite, particularly PowerPoint and Excel. Analytical ability, with comfort working with numbers and distilling large amounts of data into digestible, easy-to-understand formats. Ability to multi-task and self-manage to meet deadlines and handle multiple priorities. Efficient communicator with internal as well as client stakeholders, able to drive decisions. Self-starter who carries out responsibilities with minimal direction. Familiarity with technology and consumer electronics, specifically as it relates to the mobile device market and key players. Interest in the role of technology, including digital and social media platforms, in today's consumer sports and entertainment experience. Ability to support partnerships of varying degrees of complexity, including sports and entertainment as well as more traditional business partnerships unrelated to sports and entertainment. Strong attention to detail and highly organised. Ability to think creatively in a team environment. Team player able to be flexible and react calmly under stressful circumstances. Salary Base salary range: $66,300, plus bonus potential if applicable for the role. Actual base salary is dependent on several factors including but not limited to market dynamics, location and region, experience, specialised skills or training (education), level of responsibility, budgetary considerations and tenure at the company (for current employees); the salary range listed is just one component of the total compensation package. Benefits & Perks Professional development: learning and development programmes, mentorship opportunities and career advancement support. Generous paid time off and holiday allowances. Paid parental leave to support employees during important life events. 401k plan including contribution matching. Healthcare: medical, dental, vision, FSA/HSA, life and disability coverage options. Ancillary benefits including critical illness, identity protection, pet insurance, 529 plans and more. Commuter benefits: support for travel and commuting needs, where available. About the Company THE·TEAM provides representation and marketing services to talent, brands and properties across 28 countries and more than 70 cities worldwide. Shaped by a belief in the unifying power of sports, music and entertainment, THE·TEAM leads with intelligence, ideas and influence. #J-18808-Ljbffr