Associate Manager, Accounts

THE; Boston, Northern (MA, KY); Hybrid; USD 50,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Professional development

Generous PTO

Parental leave

Retirement plan

Healthcare

Job summary

THE·TEAM seeks an Associate Manager, Accounts to join a growing team focused on college and youth marketing. You will drive strategic development to execution across client programs, serving as the primary contact for ambassadors and supporting reports with qualitative and quantitative data.

You will collaborate with Next Gen’s Client Services and University Relations teams, manage daily project workflows, and contribute to creative engagement with Gen Alpha to Millennials.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in marketing, communications, business or related field.
• 0–2 years in events or experiential marketing.
• Entrepreneurial spirit in a high-energy environment.
• Strong time management and organization.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Willing to travel and work on-site activations.

Responsibilities

• Develop a clear understanding of each client’s business, marketing goals, and program objectives.
• Partner with Next Gen Client Services and University Relations teams for development and execution of client programs.
• Serve as primary contact for ambassadors, overseeing training and coaching.
• Support daily workflow of client projects to ensure timely, economical execution.
• Assist in development of client-facing reports by gathering qualitative and quantitative data.
• Willing to travel and work on-site activations.
• Participate in agency brainstorms to engage Next Gen consumers.
• Contribute to agency culture through positive relationships and enthusiasm.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Salesforce

Adobe Creative Suite

Asana

SharePoint

Workday

Education

Bachelor’s degree in marketing/communications/business

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

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 Next Gen group creates marketing programs that connect brands with the next generation of consumers. From Gen Alpha to Gen Z and Millennials, we understand and reach consumers at key life stages – from high THE·TEAM Boilerplates as of June 2026 school through college and young adulthood. Our unique access unlocks culturally relevant engagement at scale, allowing brands to engage this unique audience through custom research, ambassador, social, experiential, and community integration strategies, as well as owned assets and proprietary technologies. 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

Office Policy: Hybrid environment - 3 days in office

Role Type: Full-Time (fixed-term) Employment

The Role:

We are looking for an Associate Manager, Accounts to join our rapidly growing team of college and youth marketing enthusiasts. As an Associate Manager, Accounts you will actively contribute to the success of client projects, playing a key role in all disciplines from strategic development to execution.

Key Responsibilities:

• Develop a clear understanding of each client’s business, marketing goals, and program objectives
• Partner with team members from Next Gen’s Client Services and University Relations teams for the development and execution of client programs
• Serve as the primary Next Gen contact for ambassadors, overseeing their training and coaching in support of program objectives
• Support daily workflow of client projects to ensure timely, economic program execution
• Assist in development of client-facing reports by gathering qualitative and quantitative program data
• Willing to travel and work at on-site activations
• Participate in agency brainstorms to help develop new, creative ways to engage Next Gen consumers
• Contribute to agency culture by actively participating in building positive internal relationships and maintaining enthusiasm toward day-to-day tasks and agency passion points
• Perform other duties, as assigned

Qualifications & Skills:

• Bachelor’s degree in marketing, communications, business or a related field
• 0-2 years of related work experience, ideally with exposure to events and experiential marketing
• Strong entrepreneurial spirit with eagerness to learn and grow in a high energy environment
• Values and respects the importance of organization and time management for effective multitasking
• Customer-service focus with outstanding interpersonal, written, and oral communications skills
• Creative thinker that is willing to travel ‘outside of the box’ for the right solution(s)
• Self-motivated with proven ability to think quickly and problem solve
• Innate curiosity and awareness of next generation trends and behaviors
• Proficient in Microsoft Outlook, Excel, Word, and PowerPoint
• Experience working with Salesforce, Adobe Creative Suite, and project management tools (Asana, SharePoint, Workday, etc.) a plus

What We Offer:

• United States 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, HSA coverage options

Base salary range: $50,000-$55,000. 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. Compensation decisions are dependent on circumstances of each role

THE·TEAM does not discriminate on the basis of race, sex, color, religion, age, national origin, marital status, disability, veteran status, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity or any other reason prohibited by law in provision of employment opportunities and benefits. THE·TEAM is proudly an equal opportunity employer. We are always searching for the most passionate and talented people from all backgrounds and experiences to join us.

More than 20 years into our evolution, we continue to expand our global reach and capabilities to serve clients across sports, music and entertainment. We are committed to making a meaningful impact across key areas of inclusion, community service and sustainability — not only for our employees, but for clients and the industry at large.