Senior Manager, Brand Consulting

THE·TEAM; New York (NY); On-site; USD 68,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Professional Development

Generous Time Off

Parental Leave

Retirement Plan

Healthcare

Job summary

THE·TEAM’s Brands division is seeking a seasoned professional to support strategic initiatives and day-to-day management of NBA, WNBA and MLB partnerships. This role will help develop partnership strategies, coordinate assets, and ensure activation aligned with client objectives.

You will build trusted client relationships, manage budgets and timelines, and prepare client-facing materials while staying current on sports and entertainment trends.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree required.
• 5+ years of account and project management experience.
• Experience in sports or entertainment preferred.
• Strong knowledge of NBA, entertainment trends and client objectives.

Responsibilities

• Contributes to partnership strategies and long-term initiatives.
• Leads planning, coordination, and activation of assets and deliverables.
• Manages relationships with clients, partners, and vendors.
• Maintains project plans, budgets, timelines, and approvals.
• Prepares client-facing materials and reports.
• Tracks spending against budgets and reports insights.

Skills

Analytical skills

Written communication

Verbal communication

Multitasking

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Tools

PowerPoint

Word

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 OVERVIEW:THE·TEAM’s Brands division is seeking a motivated individual to join one of our priority client account teams, supporting strategic initiatives and the day-to-day management of select NBA, WNBA and MLB partnerships. This role will contribute to partnership strategy and 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.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.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 projectWHAT WE'RE LOOKING FOR:Minimum of a Bachelor's Degree required.Five 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 NBA, 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.Ability to think creatively and contribute effectively in a collaborative team environment.Flexible, team-oriented, and able to remain calm and effective under pressure.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 moreCommuter Benefits : Access support for travel and commuting needs, where availableBase salary range: $68k - 85k, 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 roleTHE·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.