Associate Manager, Brands

LE001 The.Team: SME, LLC; Raleigh (NC); On-site; USD 45,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous time off

Parental leave

401k with company match

Healthcare

Annual discretionary bonus

Professional development

Commuter benefits

Job summary

THE·TEAM is a global sports, music and entertainment company seeking a Brands Retainer Client team member to manage client partnerships and coordinate activations. You will respond to client requests, support budgets and timelines, and help deliver measurable business outcomes across campaigns.

The role emphasizes excellent client service, strong communication, and collaboration with managers and vendors to execute activation plans and reporting.

Qualifications

• Minimum of a bachelor's degree and internship experience in sports/entertainment preferred.
• 1–2 years of work experience in account and project management, preferably in sports/entertainment.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office suite (Word, PowerPoint, Excel) and able to multitask.
• Strong written and oral communication with high attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Act as subject matter expert on partnership guidelines and activation guardrails.
• Lead day-to-day management of select partnerships and asset delivery.
• Oversee contractual assets including creative briefing, trafficking, and approvals.
• Support development and execution of partnership strategies and analyses.
• Create decks and reports with team members and present to clients.
• Monitor industry trends and keep client leadership updated.
• Assist with research, notes, scheduling, and material edits as needed.
• Collaborate with third-party vendors or partner agencies on activations.
• Foster positive client relationships and explore new business opportunities.
• Handle event logistics planning and execution where applicable.

Skills

Project coordination

Account management

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Team collaboration

Creativity

Adaptability

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft PowerPoint

Microsoft Excel

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 brands and properties group partners with iconic brands and rights holders to turn relevance into revenue through integrated strategy and consulting, creative, live experiences and commercialization. We help clients understand, connect to and inspire global audiences by bringing together brands, properties and talent/creators to build meaningful relationships that drive measurable business outcomes. 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:

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.

WHAT YOU'LL DO:

• 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

WHAT WE'RE LOOKING FOR:

• 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
• Must be proficient in Microsoft Suite, particularly with Word, PowerPoint, and Excel
• Must be able to multi-task and self-manage to meet deadlines and handle multiple priorities
• Must be flexible and comfortable to assume multiple roles as needed by the team
• Possess 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
• Must be flexible and react calmly under stressful circumstances
• Comfortable with extended days/nights, especially during periods of partnership activation

What We Offer:

• 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, dental, vision, FSA/HSA, life and disability coverage options.
• Ancillary: Critical illness, identity protection, pet insurance, 529 plans and more
• Commuter Benefits: Access support for travel and commuting needs, where available
• Annual Discretionary Bonus: Employees are eligible for an annual discretionary bonus.
• Base salary range: $45k - $48k plus bonus potential if applicable for role.
• 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.

THE·TEAM is a leading global sports, music and entertainment company. Led by intelligence, ideas and influence, we provide representation and marketing services to talent, brands and properties.