Director, Brand Consulting

THE·TEAM is looking for a motivated individual to join the Strategy & Consulting team on the American Express account. The role is a key player in supporting the day-to-day management of select NBA and team partnerships, strategising integrated marketing programmes across social, digital and experiential, and supporting broader strategic initiatives across the business. The position is responsible for leading, developing and managing a variety of current and prospective business relationships, sponsorships and other partnerships to ensure client satisfaction.

• Work closely with the Senior Director to lead the account team in delivering first-class client service and delivery.
• Serve as the client's primary day-to-day point of contact, proactively anticipating client needs and diligently managing action items.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with relevant stakeholders and business units, both within the client and among third parties.
• Provide senior guidance on point-of-view and intelligence deliverables.
• Oversee campaign management and ensure the successful delivery of client campaigns, including campaign planning, resourcing, multi-stakeholder management, rights delivery and reporting.
• Synthesise data and research findings across and among various custom and syndicated sources to build influential storylines and presentations, such as strategic plans, market landscapes and valuations.
• Understand the client context at a fundamental level in order to make strategic recommendations on sponsorship partners, contractual assets and new opportunities.
• Proactively identify opportunities to provide additional services to clients, as well as new partnership and platform ideas that fit brand objectives and marketing principles.
• Ensure that the day-to-day management of the account continues to function seamlessly from a top-down and bottom-up perspective.
• Lead between one and three junior staff as needed on a project-by-project basis.
• Working knowledge of project management fundamentals, including supervision of and delegation to multiple direct reports.

• Minimum of a Bachelor's degree.
• 7+ years of relevant experience, with a minimum of 3 years of direct experience in account and project management.
• Experience in managing and supporting strategic alliances and/or marketing partnerships in a Fortune 500 setting.
• Exceptional oral and written communication skills.
• Highly organised with obsessive attention to detail.
• Well-developed analytical capabilities, particularly in valuing and measuring sponsorships.
• Superior interpersonal skills for the creation, maintenance and enhancement of client relationships.
• Able to plan and execute projects with minimal direction and a high level of initiative, working well independently and in a team environment.
• Strategically minded with strong problem-solving skills and an ability to synthesise large amounts of data while considering programme needs and budget parameters.
• Effective negotiation skills and familiarity with contractual language.
• Must be able to multi-task and be flexible enough to react competently under challenging circumstances.
• High-level proficiency with Microsoft Office applications, with advanced skills in PowerPoint and Excel for deck development and data management.

• Experience in the professional basketball ecosystem.

• Base salary range of $115,000–$140,000, plus bonus potential if applicable for the role.
• Including but not limited to market dynamics, location and region, experience, specialised skills/training (education), level of responsibility, budgetary considerations and tenure at the company (for current employees).

• Parental leave: paid parental leave to support families during important life events.
• Retirement plan: 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 time off: 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.