Wasserman · 2 hours ago
Associate Manager, Brands
Raleigh, NC
Full-time
Onsite
Entry, Mid Level
1+ years expWasserman operates at the epicenter of sports, music and entertainment, serving talent, brands and properties on a global scale. They are seeking a motivated individual to join the Brands Client team, responsible for supporting account team members with research, client reports, and creative approvals for marketing assets.
AdvertisingMarketingSocial MediaSports
Responsibilities
Assists in the day-to-day management of vertical under the supervision of a Senior Brand Manager and other team members
Provide program recaps with insights & opportunities for optimization
Regional support in generating prospective & current partner valuations
Produce overviews of key deal details, strategy alignment, asset valuation, analysis and considerations to be utilized in potential negotiation conversations
Highlight key opportunities, valuations & alignment to strategy for new & current partners
Contribute to/lead brainstorming for strategic activation campaigns
Develop & lead vertical reporting including weekly trends & overarching competitive work
Manage all creative asset approvals on half of brand sponsorship programs including all national & local partner creative plus sweeps/promotional rules & disclaimers
Maintain and update a comprehensive brand guidelines database
Participate in weekly brand creative calls to ensure compliance and alignment
Manage property planning meetings to ensure accurate creative review and timely approvals
Act as a resource on sponsorship best practices, rules, and guidelines within team and across other brand client agency partners
Support national-led brand partnerships, including property and talent, in connection to major annual events
Stays up to date on client product / service offering and is able to thoughtfully present to potential partners
Maintains positive relationships with clients and partners (e.g. teams, leagues, partner agencies) to ensure account success and encourage new and repeat business opportunities
Supports strategy and measurement lead with research and insights driven reports
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 programs
Ability to support business development initiatives and enthusiasm for taking on new challenges while managing client work first and foremost
Qualification
Required
Minimum of a Bachelor's Degree
1-2 years work experience is ideal – sports experience with an emphasis in college is preferred
Up-to-date knowledge of the sports and entertainment industry, with a working knowledge of what's happening across culture today and into tomorrow
Must be proficient in Microsoft Suite, particularly with PowerPoint and Excel
The ability 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
Efficient communicator, with internal as well as client stakeholders, who is able to drive decisions
Carries out responsibilities with minimal direction
Possess an interest in the role of technology, including digital and social media platforms, in today's consumer sports and entertainment experience
Strong attention to detail and highly organized
Ability to think creatively in a team environment
Must be flexible and react calmly under stressful circumstances. Ability to stay poised and professional when working with well-known talent
Ability to travel for partner programs or activations as required
Company
Wasserman
Wasserman provides marketing services to the most iconic sports figures, musical artists, brands, and properties.
1001-5000 employees
H1B Sponsorship
Wasserman has a track record of offering H1B sponsorships. Please note that this does not
guarantee sponsorship for this specific role. Below presents additional info for your
reference. (Data Powered by US Department of Labor)
Distribution of Different Job Fields Receiving Sponsorship
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Trends of Total Sponsorships
2025 (5)
2023 (1)
2022 (1)
2021 (1)
2020 (1)
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
unknownKey Investors
Providence Equity Partners
2022-11-01Private Equity
Leadership Team
Sam Alpert
SVP, Marketing - Music
Christa D'Alimonte
Chief Legal Officer
Recent News
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