Manager, Brand Consulting

Wasserman; New York (NY); On-site; USD 66,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Professional Development

Generous Time Off

Parental Leave

401k with matching

Healthcare

Ancillary

Commuter Benefits

Job summary

THE·TEAM in New York is seeking a qualified candidate to manage and activate NFL partnerships across multiple workstreams. You will coordinate planning, execution, and client service, building strong relationships with partners and internal teams.

The role requires a proactive, organized professional with 4+ years in account and project management within sports or entertainment. The position emphasizes collaboration, strategic thinking, and meticulous detail in delivering on client objectives,

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree required.
• 4+ years in account and project management, with at least 2 years in sports/entertainment.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office (PowerPoint, Word, Excel).
• Strong communication and ability to manage multiple priorities.

Responsibilities

• Manage multiple projects and workstreams from planning through execution.
• Build relationships with clients and partners through proactive communication.
• Develop project plans, timelines, budgets, approval processes and status reports.
• Support day-to-day account needs, including research, meeting coordination and materials prep.
• Create client-facing presentations and materials with internal team input.
• Apply NFL and sports/entertainment knowledge to identify opportunities for the client.

Skills

Project management

Account management

Client communication

MS Office

Multi-tasking

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:

THE·TEAM’s Brands division is seeking a motivated individual to join one of our global client account teams, supporting the management and activation of NFL and NFL team partnerships. This role will provide day-to-day project management across multiple partnership workstreams, overseeing the execution of key partnership elements to ensure timely, effective delivery in alignment with client objectives.

The Manager will develop a strong understanding of the client’s business priorities and the sports partnership landscape, particularly the NFL, and apply that expertise to support planning, decision-making, and execution. The ideal candidate is proactive, highly organized, comfortable managing multiple stakeholders and priorities, and able to combine strong project management with thoughtful client service and partnership expertise.

What You’ll Do:

• In tandem with the Partnership Lead, manage multiple projects and workstreams from planning through execution, with a steadfast commitment to exceptional deliverables.
• Build strong working relationships with clients and partners through proactive communication, responsive service, and consistent follow-through.
• Manage relationships and workflows with clients, partners, third-party vendors, agencies, and internal stakeholders to support seamless program delivery.
• Develop and maintain project plans, timelines, status reports, budgets, approval processes, and action trackers to keep workstreams moving and stakeholders aligned.
• Support day-to-day account and project needs, including research, reporting, meeting coordination, notetaking, preparation of materials, and other tasks needed to keep projects moving.
• Develop clear presentations, reports, and other client-facing materials in collaboration with internal team members.
• Build and apply expertise across the NFL, sports, entertainment, media, and cultural landscape to identify relevant opportunities, developments, and implications for the client.
• Develop a strong working knowledge of the client’s business, products, priorities, partnership objectives, and contractual assets, and apply that knowledge to day-to-day planning and execution.
• Anticipate client and project needs, surface risks early, and work with the Partnership Lead and broader team to develop practical solutions.

What We’re Looking For :

• Minimum of a Bachelor’s Degree
• 4+ years relevant experience with minimum 2 years of direct experience in account and project management (preferably in the sports or entertainment field).
• Current knowledge of the sports and entertainment landscape, particularly the NFL, with a strong understanding of cultural trends and emerging developments.
• Must be proficient in Microsoft Suite, particularly with PowerPoint, Word and Excel.
• Must be able to multi-task and self-manage to meet deadlines and handle multiple priorities.
• Proven account management skills in order to create, maintain and enhance customer relationships.
• Possess exceptional communication skills, both verbal and written.
• Carries out responsibilities with minimal direction.
• Motivated, goal-oriented, persistent and comfortable navigating multiple stakeholders and competing priorities.
• Strong attention to detail and highly organized.
• Ability to think creatively in a team environment.
• Flexible, team-oriented, and able to remain calm and effective under pressure.

Base salary range: $66,300-$75,000, 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

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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

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.