Associate Manager, Brands

THE·TEAM; Raleigh (NC); On-site; USD 45,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Professional Development

Generous Time Off

Parental Leave

Retirement Plan

Healthcare: Medical, dental, vision

Commuter Benefits

Annual Discretionary Bonus

Job summary

THE·TEAM is seeking a motivated professional to join our Brands Retainer Client team, supporting global accounts in partnership management, project coordination, reporting, and timelines and budgets. You will respond to client requests and ensure activation objectives are met with excellent service.

Qualified candidates bring a bachelor’s degree and 1–2 years in account/project management in sports/entertainment, plus strong MS Office skills and exceptional communication.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required.
• 1–2 years in account/project management, sports/entertainment preferred.
• Proficient with Word, PowerPoint and Excel.
• Strong written and oral communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Act as SME on partnership guidelines to ensure efficient activation execution.
• Lead day-to-day management of select partnerships under supervision.
• Oversee fulfillment of contractual assets including briefing and approvals.
• Support development and execution of partnership strategies through research.
• Collaborate to create decks and client reports.
• Coordinate events/logistics and vendor partnerships as needed.

Skills

Microsoft Word

PowerPoint

Excel

Communication

Multitasking

Education

Bachelor's degree

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 activitiesLead 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 requestsOversee the fulfilment of contractual partnership assets – including creative briefing, trafficking, and creative approval as required for key client activationsSupport the development, planning, and implementation of partnership strategies that deliver on client objectives by performing research and analysis and recapping marketing initiativesWork collaboratively with team members to develop and execute deck creation and report materialsMonitor media trends and changing sports landscapes to keep client executives and other team members up to date on the industryPerform 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 neededMaintain positive relationships with clients to encourage new and repeat business opportunitiesWhere applicable, handle event logistic planning, implementation, and executionWHAT 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 industryMust be proficient in Microsoft Suite, particularly with Word, PowerPoint, and ExcelMust be able to multi-task and self-manage to meet deadlines and handle multiple prioritiesMust be flexible and comfortable to assume multiple roles as needed by the teamPossess exceptional written and oral communication skillsAble to carry out responsibilities with minimal directionStrong attention to detail and highly organizedAbility to think creatively in a team environmentMust be flexible and react calmly under stressful circumstancesComfortable with extended days/nights, especially during periods of partnership activationWhat 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 moreCommuter Benefits: Access support for travel and commuting needs, where availableAnnual 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.