Associate Manager, Brands

THE·TEAM is looking for a motivated individual to join a Brands Retainer Client team supporting a global account within its brands and properties division. The position is responsible for managing various aspects of the client's partnership portfolio and supports account team members with partnership management, project coordination, client measurement and reporting, presentations, and the implementation of timelines and budgets. The successful candidate responds to client requests, consistently provides excellent client service, and represents client needs and goals to ensure partnership objectives are met.

• Act as a subject matter expert on all partnership creative guidelines and other activation guardrails to ensure efficient execution of partnership marketing activities.
• Lead the day-to-day management of select partnerships under the supervision of managers and other team members, managing the delivery of contracted assets, executing key client activation and fielding incoming requests.
• Oversee the fulfilment of contractual partnership assets, including creative briefing, trafficking and creative approval as required for key client activations.
• Support the development, planning and implementation of partnership strategies that deliver on client objectives by performing research and analysis and recapping marketing initiatives.
• Work collaboratively with team members to develop and execute deck creation and report materials.
• Monitor media trends and the changing sports landscape to keep client executives and other team members up to date on the industry.
• Perform various tasks as needed by internal team members, such as research, reports, daily updates, scheduling calls and meetings, notetaking and editing of materials.
• Take on specialised roles or projects to assist the team, such as working directly with third party vendors or partner agencies to execute client activations and programmes.
• Maintain positive relationships with clients to encourage new and repeat business opportunities.
• Handle event logistics planning, implementation and execution where applicable.

• Minimum of a bachelor's degree and previous internship experience.
• 1–2 years' work experience in account and project management.
• Up-to-date knowledge of the sports industry.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Suite, particularly Word, PowerPoint and Excel.
• Ability to multi-task and self-manage to meet deadlines and handle multiple priorities.
• Flexibility and comfort in assuming multiple roles as needed by the team.
• Exceptional written and oral communication skills.
• Ability to carry out responsibilities with minimal direction.
• Strong attention to detail and highly organised.
• Ability to think creatively in a team environment.
• Ability to be flexible and react calmly under stressful circumstances.
• Comfortable with extended days and nights, especially during periods of partnership activation.
• Work experience in the sports and entertainment industry.

• Previous internship experience in the sports and entertainment industry.

• $45,000 – $48,000 Base salary, plus bonus potential if applicable for the role.

• Paid parental leave to support employees 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 paid time off and holiday allowances.
• Ancillary benefits including critical illness, identity protection, pet insurance and 529 plans.
• Commuter benefits: support for travel and commuting needs, where available.
• Eligibility for an annual discretionary bonus.

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