Associate Manager, Performance & Insights

Global Sports Jobs Limited; New York (NY); Hybrid; USD 48,000 - 66,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401k matching

Healthcare

Professional development

Paid time off

Job summary

The TEAM is seeking an Associate Manager, Performance & Insights to contribute to strategic plans and partnership solutions for a rotating roster of sports, entertainment and lifestyle clients. You will conduct analyses, develop compelling storyline and client reports using PowerPoint and Excel, and translate insights into ROI recommendations in a fast-paced, collaborative environment.

Three days per week in the closest THE TEAM office location; a Bachelor's degree and relevant

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required.
• 1–2 years of sponsorship/marketing experience.
• Advanced PowerPoint and Excel skills.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
• Excellent written and oral communication.

Responsibilities

• Support day-to-day management of multiple brand and property clients under supervision.
• Conduct analyses and develop storylines and presentations such as strategic plans and market landscapes.
• Monitor sponsorship trends and translate data into insights and strategic recommendations.
• Utilize tools to capture, value, and report brand exposure across sponsorship assets.
• Assist in client reporting and delivering polished deliverables.
• Collaborate with team to refine client materials and maintain client relationships.

Skills

PowerPoint

Excel

Microsoft Suite

Analytical thinking

Communication

Client management

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Job description

About the Role

THE TEAM is seeking 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 role sits within the Global Strategy and Consulting team and supports a rotating roster of brand and property clients across a range of sports and entertainment partnerships, including fashion, film and music. The successful candidate is analytically minded and a structured thinker who can creatively solve client challenges, and is comfortable toggling between various partnership capabilities and areas of expertise in a dynamic environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Support the day-to-day management of multiple brand and property clients under the supervision of senior team members.
• Research and synthesise significant amounts of information, conduct analyses, and develop influential storylines and presentations such as strategic plans, market landscapes and partnership point-of-view reports.
• Monitor and analyse ongoing sponsorship and market trends within sports, entertainment and culture, translating 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.
• Analyse sponsorship performance across channels and synthesise data into clear insights and recommendations for client reporting.
• Learn and utilise 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, analyse and extract consumer insights that 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 the current business portfolio.
• Support the broader THE TEAM Global Strategy and Consulting team on inbound and proactive new business opportunities where appropriate.

Required Experience & Qualifications

• Minimum of a Bachelor's Degree.
• One to two years of direct experience or knowledge of the corporate sponsorship/marketing industry, from either the brands or properties perspective.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Suite, with advanced skills particularly required for PowerPoint and Excel.
• Innate curiosity, proactive thinking and the ability to isolate key insights that contribute to practical strategic recommendations.
• Well-developed analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Ability 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.
• Exceptional written and oral communication skills.
• Strong attention to detail and highly organised.
• 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 in a fast-paced environment, deliver on tight deadlines and seamlessly adapt to ambiguity and changing needs.

Preferred Skills

• Understanding of syndicated research tools (e.g. Scarborough, GWI).

Workplace

• Three days per week required in the closest THE TEAM office location.

Salary

• Base salary range: $48,000 - $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/training (education), level of responsibility, budgetary considerations and tenure at the company (for current employees).

Benefits & Perks

• Professional development: learning and development programs, mentorship opportunities and career advancement support.
• Generous time off: generous paid time off and holiday allowances.
• Parental leave: paid parental leave to support employees during important life events.
• Retirement plan: 401k plan including contribution matching.
• Healthcare: medical, dental, vision, FSA/HSA, life and disability coverage options.
• Ancillary benefits: critical illness, identity protection, pet insurance, 529 plans and more.
• Commuter benefits: support for travel and commuting needs, where available.
• Annual discretionary bonus: employees are eligible for an annual discretionary bonus.

About the Company

THE TEAM is a global sports, entertainment and lifestyle-marketing agency with expertise in creating connections between brands, properties, talent and consumers, offering 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. Shaped by a belief in the unifying power of sports, music and entertainment, THE TEAM leads with intelligence, ideas and influence.