Senior Manager, Brands Consulting

Sits within THE·TEAM's award-winning Brand Consulting division, collaborating with a group of high-impact consultants to develop forward-thinking marketing and sponsorship recommendations for brand clients. The successful candidate will use strategic storytelling, rigorous qualitative and quantitative analysis, and strong verbal and visual communication to deliver best-in-class client service. The position requires a dynamic, self-motivated critical thinker who thrives in a team-oriented, creative environment and is eager to uncover meaningful insights.

• Lead and manage client relationships and ongoing internal and client relationships with exceptional service and high-quality communication.
• Foster a positive, collaborative team environment aligned to inclusive company culture and values.
• Mentor, manage and develop a high-performance team of consulting professionals.
• Undertake thoughtful and comprehensive market research leveraging syndicated and proprietary tools.
• Develop and deliver polished client materials and compelling content independently and collaboratively.
• Synthesise significant amounts of data through quantitative and qualitative analysis, translating findings into accessible, high-impact insights, and build data visualisation tools such as charts, graphs and maps.
• Lead detailed program and partnership evaluation using proprietary and industry measurement tools.
• Create sophisticated thought leadership deliverables with a well-informed, inspired point of view.
• Collaborate with the integrated services team on client deliverables across creative, content and experiential services.
• Think daily about business development and new revenue opportunities with existing and potential clients, and comprehend ongoing sponsorship and market trends within sports, entertainment and lifestyle to support internal and external business objectives.

• 6+ years relevant experience developing sponsorship marketing solutions for brands.
• 2+ years of proven people leadership experience.
• Direct experience in account and project management in a supervisory role.
• Direct working experience within brand strategy, sponsorship and/or insights and analytics.
• Demonstrated expertise in strategy development with professional knowledge of the sponsorship and marketing industry.
• Experienced, inclusive and open-minded leader who empowers people through coaching and collaboration.
• Proven client-first mindset, with the ability to build confidence and enhance relationships through exceptional communication.
• Strength and comfort in presenting materials to a variety of audiences from entry level to C-suite both internally and externally.
• Strong ability to independently disaggregate issues, identify root causes and recommend brand-relevant solutions.
• Creative thinker, seasoned at creating narrative-driven presentations supported by strong data visualisation and graphics.
• Working knowledge of project management fundamentals, with sharp attention to detail and exceptional organisational skills.
• Excellent analytical capabilities across qualitative and quantitative research, data visualisation, and technical writing.
• Demonstrated strength and in-depth experience with Microsoft Excel, plus proficiency in designing rich and impactful decks in PowerPoint or Keynote.
• High level of initiative and the ability to work well independently and with a team.
• Excellent communication skills, able to communicate efficiently and effectively with a diverse group of internal and external partners.

• Experience working with syndicated research tools (e.g. Vividata/Nielsen, Scarborough, GWI) is an asset but not required.
• French fluency, both verbal and written, is an asset but not required.

• Hybrid working environment with a global policy of 3 days per week in-office.

• Base salary range: $75K–85K, plus bonus potential if applicable for role.

• Professional development: learning and development programmes, mentorship opportunities, and career advancement support.
• Generous paid time off and holiday allowances.
• Paid parental leave.
• Healthcare: medical, dental, vision, FSA/HSA, life and disability coverage options.
• RRSP matching programme.

THE·TEAM provides representation and marketing services to talent, brands and properties across 28 countries and more than 70 cities worldwide. In Canada, THE·TEAM has been recognised as the Sponsorship Marketing Council of Canada's 'Agency of the Year' for 5 of the past 6 years. Shaped by a belief in the unifying power of sports, music and entertainment, THE·TEAM leads with intelligence, ideas and influence.