Director, Brand Consulting

Wasserman; New York (NY); On-site; USD 115,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Professional Development

Generous Time Off

Parental Leave

401k with match

Healthcare

Ancillary benefits

Commuter Benefits

Job summary

THE·TEAM is seeking a seasoned Strategy & Consulting professional to support the American Express account. You’ll lead day-to-day client management, strategize integrated programs across social, digital and experiential, and nurture key partnerships to drive measurable outcomes.

Reporting to the Senior Director, you will guide a small account team, build strong stakeholder relationships, and synthesize data into compelling strategic narratives while identifying new opportunities aligned with

Qualifications

• Minimum of a Bachelor’s Degree.
• 7+ years of relevant experience with at least 3 years in account and project management (preferably in financial services with sports/entertainment).
• Experience managing strategic alliances and/or marketing partnerships in a Fortune 500 setting.
• Exceptional oral and written communication skills.
• Highly organized with obsessive attention to detail.
• Strong analytical capabilities for valuing and measuring sponsorships.
• Superior interpersonal skills for client relationships and collaboration.
• Able to plan and execute projects with initiative and independence.
• Strategically minded with problem-solving and data synthesis abilities.
• Negotiation skills and familiarity with contractual language.

Responsibilities

• Lead the account team to deliver first class client service and delivery.
• Serve as the client’s primary day-to-day contact and manage action items.
• Builds and maintains relationships with stakeholders and third parties.
• Provide senior guidance on POV and intelligence deliverables.
• Campaign Management – planning, resourcing, multi-stakeholder management, rights delivery, reporting.
• Synthesize data to build influential storylines and presentations.
• Make strategic sponsorship recommendations based on client context and budget.
• Identify opportunities for additional services and new partnerships.
• Ensure seamless day-to-day account management.
• Lead 1-3 junior staff on projects.

Skills

Account management

Project management

Strategic alliances

Communication

Analytical skills

Interpersonal skills

Negotiation

PowerPoint

Excel

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Tools

Microsoft Office

PowerPoint

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 Description

THE·TEAM is looking for a motivated individual to join the the Strategy & Consulting team on the American Express account. The role will be a key player in supporting the day-to-day management of select partnerships, strategizing integrated marketing programs across social, digital and experiential, as well as supporting broader strategic initiatives across the business. This position is responsible for leading, developing and managing a variety of current and prospective business relationships, sponsorships, and other partnerships to ensure client satisfaction.

What You’ll Do

• Work closely with the Senior Director to lead the account team to deliver first class client service and delivery

• Serves as the client’s primary day-to-day point of contact, proactively anticipating client needs and diligently managing action items.

• Builds and maintains strong relationships with relevant stakeholders and business units, both within the client and among third parties.

• Provides senior guidance on POV and intelligence deliverables.

• Campaign Management - Oversee and ensure successful delivery of client campaigns – campaign planning, resourcing, multi-stakeholder management, rights delivery, reporting.

• Synthesize data and research findings across and among various custom and syndicated sources to build influential storylines and presentations (e.g. strategic plans, market landscapes, valuations, etc.)

• Understands the client context at a fundamental level to be able to make strategic recommendations on sponsorship partners, contractual assets, and new opportunities.

• Proactively identifies opportunities to provide additional services to clients as well as new partnership and platform ideas that fit brand objectives and marketing principles.

• Ensure that the day-to-day management of the account continues to function seamlessly from a top-down/bottom-up perspective.

• Leads between 1-3 junior staff as needed on a project-by-project basis.
  

What We’re Looking For

• Minimum of a Bachelor’s Degree.

• 7+ years of relevant experience with a minimum of 3 years of direct experience in account and project management (preferably in the financial services category managing e-commerce platforms within sports and entertainment).

• Experience in managing and supporting strategic alliances and/or marketing partnerships in a Fortune 500 setting

• Exceptional oral and written communication skills

• Highly organized with obsessive attention to detail.

• Well-developed analytical capabilities, particularly in valuing and measuring sponsorships.

• Superior interpersonal skills for the creation, maintenance, and enhancement of client relationships.

• Able to plan and execute projects with minimal direction and a high level of initiative, working well independently and in a team environment.

• Strategically minded with strong problem-solving skills and an ability to synthesize large amounts of data while considering program needs and budget parameters.

• Effective negotiation skills and familiarity with the contractual language.

• Working knowledge of project management fundamentals, including supervision of and delegation to multiple direct reports.

• Must be able to multi-task and be flexible enough to react competently under challenging circumstances.

• High-level proficiency with Microsoft Office applications, with advanced skills in PowerPoint and Excel for deck development and data management.

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 planincluding contribution matching.

Healthcare :Medical, dental, vision,FSA/HSA,lifeanddisabilitycoverageoptions.

Ancillary :Critical illness, identity protection, pet insurance, 529 plans and more

Commuter Benefits : Access support for travel and commuting needs, where available

Base salary range: $115k - $140k, 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.