Manager, Brands

Wasserman operates at the epicenter of sports, music, entertainment and culture, serving talent, brands and properties on a global scale. Our brands and properties division works with iconic brands and rights holders, supporting business growth through all marketing disciplines. We're a trusted partner to every major league, team and venue, building meaningful connections between brands, properties and fans. Headquartered in Los Angeles, Wasserman's presence spans 28 countries and more than 69 cities, including New York, London, Abu Dhabi, Amsterdam, Hong Kong, Madrid, Mexico City, Toronto, Paris and Sydney. For more information, please visit www.teamwass.com. Job Description Wasserman is looking for a motivated individual to join a Brands Retainer Client team for a key client. This position is responsible for managing various aspects of the client’s partnership portfolio and will support account team members with partnership management, project coordination, client measurement/reporting and presentations. The successful candidate will respond to client requests and is expected to consistently provide excellent client service, as well as represent client needs and goals to ensure partnership objectives are met. This role will be based in New York, candidates must be willing to relocate if they are not currently based in the selected office location. Duties: Leads day-to-day management of select partnerships under the supervision of senior managers and other team members – managing the delivery of contracted assets, executing key client activations, and fielding incoming requests. Oversees the fulfilment of contractual partnership assets – including creative briefing, trafficking, and creative approvals as required for key client activations. Supports the development, planning, and implementation of partnership strategies that deliver on client objectives by performing research and analysis, providing recommendations and recapping marketing initiatives. Works collaboratively with team members to develop and execute deck creation and report materials. Acts as a subject matter expert including all partnership creative guidelines and other activation guardrails to ensure efficient execution of all partnership marketing activities. Monitors media, trends and changing sports & entertainment landscape to keep client executives and other team members are up to date on the industry. Performs various tasks as needed by internal team members such as research, reports, daily updates, scheduling calls/meetings, notetaking, editing of materials, etc. May take on specialized roles or projects to assist the team such as working directly with third party vendors or partner agencies to execute client activations/programs. Maintains positive relationships with clients to encourage new and repeat business opportunities Plays a leading role in inter-agency calls focused on execution of clients sports strategy. Where applicable, handles event logistics planning, implementation, and execution. Skills/Qualifications: Minimum of a Bachelor's Degree Up-to-date knowledge of the sports and entertainment industry with a working knowledge of what is happening across culture today 4 years relevant experience with minimum 2 years of direct experience in account and project management (preferably in the sports or entertainment field). Must be proficient in Microsoft Suite, particularly with PowerPoint, Word and Excel. Must be able to multi-task and self-manage to meet deadlines and handle multiple priorities. Must be flexible and comfortable to assume multiple roles as needed by the team. Possess exceptional communication skills, both verbal and written. Carries out responsibilities with minimal direction. Motivated, goal oriented, persistent and a skilled negotiator. Strong attention to detail and highly organized. Ability to think creatively in a team environment. Must be flexible and react calmly under stressful circumstances. Comfortable with extended days/nights, especially during periods of partnership activation. Base salary range: $70k 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 role. Wasserman 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. Wasserman is proudly an equal opportunity employer. We are always searching for the most passionate and talented people from all backgrounds and experiences to join us. 20 years into our evolution, we continue to expand services and geographies across the exciting and extraordinary worlds of sports, music, entertainment and culture. We are committed to making a meaningful difference and driving real change when it comes to diversity equity and inclusion — not only among our employees, but in how we serve clients and push the industry at large. If this sounds like a place you’d like to work, let’s talk! Wasserman is a global leader in sports, music, entertainment and culture. Founded in 2002, Wasserman represents many of the world’s most iconic sports and entertainment figures, musical artists, brands and properties, empowering them to shape culture and captivate audiences worldwide.

Salary : $70,000