Senior Manager, Brand Consulting

LE001 The.Team: SME, LLC; Dallas (TX); On-site; USD 90,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Professional Development

Generous Time Off

Parental Leave

Retirement Plan

Healthcare

Ancillary benefits

Commuter Benefits

Job summary

THE·TEAM is seeking a motivated account and project manager to lead day-to-day management of a NFL team partnership within our Stadiums vertical, based in Dallas, TX. You will coordinate strategies, deliverables, budgets, and cross-functional collaboration with internal teams and external partners.

Ideal candidates have 4+ years in account/project management, strong analytical and communication skills, and a deep understanding of sports/entertainment trends.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required.
• 4+ years of relevant experience, incl. at least 2 years in account and project management.
• Experience in sports or entertainment is preferred.
• Strong knowledge of NFL landscape and cultural trends.

Responsibilities

• Contributes to development of partnership strategies and long-term initiatives.
• Leads planning, coordination, fulfillment and execution of assets and deliverables.
• Manages relationships with clients, partners, vendors, agencies and internal stakeholders.
• Maintains project plans, timelines, budgets and approvals.
• Manages hospitality elements for properties.
• Supports research to inform strategy and client recommendations.
• Develops client-facing presentations and materials.
• Keeps teams informed and manages project documents through PM platforms.
• Communicates client goals and partnership objectives effectively to partners.
• Builds client relationships through proactive communication and service.
• Monitors industry trends and opportunities for clients.

Skills

Communication

Analytical skills

Project management

Time management

Team collaboration

Budget management

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Tools

PowerPoint

Excel

Word

Job description

Job Overview

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. THE·TEAM’s Brands division is seeking a motivated individual to join one of our priority client account teams, leading the day-to-day management of a select NFL team partnership and supporting broader strategic initiatives across the Stadiums vertical. This role will contribute to partnership strategy and oversee the execution of key partnership elements, ensuring all deliverables are activated effectively and in alignment with client objectives. The position will manage client and partnership relationships, respond proactively to evolving needs, and consistently deliver a high level of service. The ideal candidate will effectively represent client goals to ensure quality, seamless execution, and strong partnership outcomes.

What You'll Do

• Contributes to the development of partnership strategies, programs, and long-term initiatives that support client objectives and priorities within the Stadiums vertical.
• Leads the planning, coordination, fulfillment, and execution of partnership assets and deliverables, including logistics, timelines, budgets, stakeholder approvals, and post-activation reporting.
• Manages relationships and workflows with clients, partners, third-party vendors, agencies, and internal stakeholders to support seamless program delivery.
• Maintains project plans, status reports, timelines, and approval processes, and tracks program spending against approved budgets.
• Manages and facilitates property focused hospitality elements.
• Supports audience, demographic, industry, and performance research to inform partnership strategy, activation concepts, and client recommendations.
• Develops clear presentations, reports, and other client-facing materials in collaboration with internal team members.
• Learns and manages project-management platforms and legal review processes to facilitate the creation, routing, and approval of project documents.
• Maintains a strong understanding of the client’s products, services, business priorities, and partnership objectives and communicates them effectively to current and prospective partners.
• Builds trusted client and partner relationships through proactive communication, responsive service, and a strong understanding of business and partnership objectives to support new and repeat business opportunities.
• Monitors developments across sports, entertainment, media, and culture to identify relevant trends, opportunities, and implications for clients.
• Provides additional account support as needed, including research, reporting, material development, talent identification, and special projects.

What We’re Looking For

• Minimum of a Bachelor’s Degree required.
• Four or more years of relevant experience, including at least two years of direct account and project management experience.
• Experience in the sports or entertainment industry is preferred.
• Current knowledge of the sports and entertainment landscape, particularly the NFL, with a strong understanding of cultural trends and emerging developments.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, particularly PowerPoint, Word, and Excel.
• Strong analytical skills, with the ability to work confidently with numbers and translate large amounts of data into clear, accessible insights.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities, work independently, and consistently meet deadlines.
• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Professional presence and ability to present to leadership.
• Ability to think creatively and contribute effectively in a collaborative team environment.
• Flexible, team-oriented, and able to remain calm and effective under pressure.

Position is based out of Dallas, TX.

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.

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. THE·TEAM is proudly an equal opportunity employer. We are always searching for the most passionate and talented people from all backgrounds and experiences to join us.

More than 20 years into our evolution, we continue to expand our global reach and capabilities to serve clients across sports, music and entertainment. We are committed to making a meaningful impact across key areas of inclusion, community service and sustainability — not only for our employees, but for clients and the industry at large.

THE·TEAM is a leading global sports, music and entertainment company. Led by intelligence, ideas and influence, we provide representation and marketing services to talent, brands and properties.