[WASSERMAN] Manager, Brand Consulting
Wasserman is looking for a motivated, passionate analytical thinker to join their Brand Consulting team. This team specializes in delivering insight and data-led partnership strategies, focused heavily in the areas of sponsorship, sport, entertainment, and culture. This position is responsible for managing and developing a variety of current and prospective projects, business relationships, sponsorships, and other partnerships in order to ensure client satisfaction. The ideal candidate will have an understanding of the women’s sports space and a willingness to develop / maintain an understanding of the space at all levels.
RESPONSIBILITIES
In tandem with the Project Lead(s), manage multiple projects and associated workstreams with a steadfast commitment to exceptional deliverables, including project-based work and/or retainer-based work as applicable.
Build a strong working relationship with clients to ensure they receive appropriate attention, support, and project objectives are met.
Develop a mastery of core services including project management, partnership strategy, data analysis, custom research, valuation, audience and go-to-market-strategy focused on sports and entertainment properties. Mastery includes being familiar with necessary tools, ability to execute project from end-to-end, explain methodology, teach and improve current capabilities.
Performs research and analysis of various demographics and statistics to help inform strategies and initiatives.
Synthesize data from multiple sources to develop client-focused narratives and recommendations (e.g., market landscapes, audience segmentation, sponsorship valuations, brand health studies).
Monitors media, trends and changing sports, entertainment and cultural landscape to keep company executives and team members aware while maintaining Wasserman’s position as the most knowledgeable in the industry.
Works creatively with client team members to develop design forward and data driven decks and report materials.
Performs various tasks as needed by internal team members such as research, reports, daily updates, editing of materials, etc.
Stays up to date on client product / service offering and is able to thoughtfully present to clients and potential partners.
Learns and manages client-facing project management systems and legal processes for the purposes of supporting the creation and approval of different project documents.
Maintains positive relationships with clients to encourage new and repeat business opportunities.
Ensure that all work delivered meets the quality and standards of Wasserman.
Actively drive business development and new revenue opportunities by participating in pitches with existing clients and potential property and brand clients.
Mentoring, coaching and growing a team of intern/junior consulting professionals.
Fostering a positive, collaborative, teamwork environment aligned to Wasserman’s inclusive company culture and values.
QUALIFICATIONS
Minimum of a Bachelor's Degree
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.
Proven account management skills in order to create, maintain and enhance customer relationships.
3+ years relevant experience with minimum 2 years of direct experience in account and project management (preferably in the sports or entertainment field).
Flexibility and knowledge to work with and understand objectives of clients across different areas of the sports and entertainment ecosystem.
Must be flexible and react calmly under stressful circumstances.
Base salary: $70k - $75k plus bonus potential if applicable for role.
Role is based in Los Angeles, CA