Strategic Brand Partnerships Manager

LE001 The.Team: SME, LLC; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 60,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Professional Development

Generous Time Off

Parental Leave

401k with matching

Healthcare (medical, dental, vision)

Commuter Benefits

Job summary

THE·TEAM in Chicago seeks a seasoned Client Partnerships Manager to support NBA, WNBA and MLB team and venue partnerships. You'll drive day-to-day management, ensure deliverables align with client objectives and build strong relationships.

This role requires four+ years in account and project management, a Bachelor's degree, and proficiency with Microsoft Office. Experience in sports or entertainment is preferred, with a track record of proactive, detail-oriented service.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required.
• Four+ years of relevant experience, including two+ years in account and project management.
• Experience in sports or entertainment preferred.
• Strong analytical skills with data-to-insight ability.
• Excellent written and verbal communication; multitasking capability.

Responsibilities

• Develop partnership strategies and long-term initiatives aligned with client objectives.
• Plan, coordinate, fulfill, and execute partnership assets with timelines and budgets.
• Manage relationships with clients, partners, vendors, agencies and internal teams.
• Maintain project plans, status reports, timelines and budget tracking.
• Support research to inform strategy, activation concepts and client recommendations.
• Prepare client-facing presentations and materials with the team.

Skills

Account management

Project management

Relationship management

Analytical skills

MS Office

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Job description

THE·TEAM in Chicago seeks a seasoned Client Partnerships Manager to support NBA, WNBA and MLB team and venue partnerships. You'll drive day-to-day management, ensure deliverables align with client objectives and build strong relationships.

This role requires four+ years in account and project management, a Bachelor's degree, and proficiency with Microsoft Office. Experience in sports or entertainment is preferred, with a track record of proactive, detail-oriented service.