Associate Manager, Performance & Insights

Wasserman; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 48,000 - 66,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401k

Healthcare

Parental Leave

Annual Bonus

Commuter Benefits

Job summary

THE TEAM is a global sports, entertainment, and lifestyle-marketing agency seeking an Associate Manager in Performance & Insights to drive strategic plans across brand and property clients. You’ll analyze sponsorship data, craft compelling insights, and support client deliverables in a fast-paced environment.

Three days in the nearest THE TEAM office are required. Proficiency in PowerPoint and Excel, plus experience with syndicated research tools, will help you deliver high-impact

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required.
• 1-2 years experience in corporate sponsorship/marketing.
• Strong PowerPoint and Excel skills essential.
• Familiarity with syndicated research tools (e.g., Scarborough, GWI) preferred.
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving abilities.

Responsibilities

• Support day-to-day management of multiple brand and property clients under supervision.
• Research and synthesize information; develop influential storylines and presentations.
• Monitor sponsorship trends and translate data into insights and strategic recommendations.
• Utilize tools to value brand exposure across sponsorship assets.
• Analyze sponsorship performance and report insights to clients.
• Learn and apply sponsorship valuation models to inform ROI.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Storytelling

Multi-tasking

Client relations

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

PowerPoint

Excel

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 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 Description:

THE TEAM is a global sports, entertainment, and lifestyle-marketing agency with expertise in creating connections between brands, properties, talent, and consumers. Today, THE TEAM offers global expertise in Athlete Management, Marketing, and Media. Headquartered in Los Angeles, THE TEAM also has offices in New York, Miami, Carlsbad, Raleigh, Portland, London, Toronto, Dubai, and Mexico City.

THE TEAM is looking for an Associate Manager, Performance & Insights to serve as a key contributor in the development of strategic plans and partnership solutions across multiple THE TEAM clients. The candidate should be analytically minded and a structured thinker who can creatively solve client challenges across a range of sports and entertainment partnerships (i.e., fashion, film, music, etc.). The ideal candidate is comfortable working in a dynamic environment that requires them to toggle between various partnership capabilities and areas of expertise while supporting a rotating roster of brand and property clients.

What You’ll Do:

• Support the day-to-day management of multiple brand and property clients under the supervision of senior team members.

• Research and synthesize significant amounts of information, conduct analyses, and develop influential storylines and presentations (e.g. strategic plans, market landscapes, partnership point of view reports, etc.).

• Monitor and analyze ongoing sponsorship and market trends within sports, entertainment and culture. Translate the data trends into key insights and strategic recommendations.

• Leverage THE TEAM’s suite of tools to capture, identify and value brand exposure across a range of sponsorship assets.

• Analyze sponsorship performance across channels and synthesize data into clear insights and recommendations for client reporting.

• Learn and utilize proprietary sponsorship valuation and measurement models to inform ROI for clients.

• Script, program, and field custom research surveys with key audience targets to answer specific client objectives.

• Use syndicated, proprietary and other tools to research, analyze and extract consumer insights to equip clients with recommendations to support internal decision-making.

• Support the effective project management of allocated projects, working with project leads to determine critical milestones and reporting cadence.

• Work collaboratively with team members to develop and refine client deliverables, such as presentations, reporting tools, and supporting materials.

• Maintain a positive and professional relationship with both internal and external clients to grow current business portfolio.

• Support broader THE TEAM Global Strategy and Consulting team on inbound and proactive new business opportunities where appropriate.

What We’re Looking For:

• Minimum of a Bachelor's Degree
• 1-2 years direct experience or knowledge of the Corporate Sponsorship/Marketing industry either from the Brands or Properties perspective
• Must be proficient in Microsoft Suite, with advanced skills particularly required for PowerPoint and Excel
• Understanding of syndicated research tools preferred (e.g. Scarborough, GWI)
• Innate curiosity, proactive thinking and the ability to isolate key insights that will contribute to practical strategic recommendations
• Well-developed analytical and problem-solving skills
• Must be able to multi-task and self-manage to meet deadlines and handle competing priorities
• Superior interpersonal skills, with the ability to create a rapport with clients and colleagues alike
• Possess exceptional written and oral communication skills
• Strong attention to detail and highly organized
• Ability to think creatively and to tell a compelling story, particularly through PowerPoint decks
• High level of initiative and ability to work well independently and in a team environment
• Ability to work under pressure and in a fast-paced environment, deliver on tight deadlines and seamlessly adapt to ambiguity and changing needs
• Requirement for three (3) days in closest THE TEAM office location

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: $48k - $66,300, 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.