Associate Manager, Brand Consulting (Basketball)

THE·TEAM is looking for a motivated individual to join its Brands Consulting team. The position provides support to account team members and assists Managers with research, client reports and presentations, client services, project coordination, and the implementation of timelines and budgets. The role responds to client needs and requests and is expected to consistently deliver excellent customer service to accounts while representing client needs and goals within the organisation to ensure quality.

• Assists in the day-to-day management of a vertical under the supervision of the Associate Director and other team members.
• Performs research and analysis of various demographics and statistics to help inform strategic ideation around client and partner initiatives.
• Works on strategies, programmes and insights for long-term projects within the vertical.
• Monitors media, trends and the changing sports, entertainment and cultural landscape to keep company executives and team members aware and to maintain THE·TEAM's position as the most knowledgeable in the industry.
• Provides daily updates to the team on the status of ongoing NBA, WNBA and pro sports focused partnerships and helps manage expectations for agreements and next steps.
• Works creatively with team members to develop and execute deck creation and report materials.
• Coordinates client and company programmes through various tools, email, phone calls and conference calls.
• Takes ownership over specific partnership elements managed by multiple team members while maintaining full knowledge of the partnership in its entirety.
• Performs various tasks as needed by internal team members, such as research, reports, daily updates, editing of materials and talent identification.
• Stays up to date on client product and service offerings and is able to thoughtfully present to potential partners.
• Maintains positive relationships with clients to encourage new and repeat business opportunities.
• Handles activation logistics, planning, implementation and execution.
• Creates various reports to support the client account teams.
• Supports the creation and maintenance of proprietary THE·TEAM measurement tools and analysis.
• May take on specialised roles or projects to assist the team, such as working directly with third-party vendors or partner agencies to execute client programmes, and may work with internal client teams and partners to liaise with partners and provide materials necessary for partnership execution.

• Minimum of a Bachelor's Degree.
• Up-to-date, knowledge of the sports and entertainment industry, particularly within the NBA and WNBA, with a working, knowledge of what is happening across culture today and into tomorrow.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Suite, particularly PowerPoint and Excel.
• Analytical, comfortable working with numbers and distilling large amounts of data into digestible, easy-to-understand formats.
• Ability to multi-task and self-manage to meet deadlines and handle multiple priorities.
• Efficient communicator with internal as well as client stakeholders, able to drive decisions.
• Self-starter who carries out responsibilities with minimal direction.
• Familiarity with technology and consumer electronics, specifically as it relates to the mobile device market and key players.
• Interest in the role of technology, including digital and social media platforms, in today's consumer sports and entertainment experience.
• Ability to support partnerships of varying degrees of complexity, including sports and entertainment as well as more traditional business partnerships unrelated to sports and entertainment.
• Strong attention to detail and highly organised.
• Ability to think creatively in a team environment.
• Team player who is able to roll up their sleeves, be flexible and react calmly under stressful circumstances.

• Base salary range: $66,300, plus bonus potential if applicable for the role.

• Paid parental leave to support employees during important life events.
• 401k plan including contribution matching.
• Healthcare: medical, dental, vision, FSA/HSA, life and disability coverage options.
• Professional development: learning and development programmes, mentorship opportunities and career advancement support.
• Generous paid time off and holiday allowances.
• Ancillary benefits: critical illness, identity protection, pet insurance, 529 plans and more.
• Commuter benefits: support for travel and commuting needs, where available.

THE·TEAM provides representation and marketing services to talent, brands and properties across 28 countries and more than 70 cities worldwide. Shaped by a belief in the unifying power of sports, music and entertainment, THE·TEAM leads with intelligence, ideas and influence.