Manager, Brand Consulting

THE·TEAM is looking for a Manager, Brand Consulting to serve as a key contributor on an integrated account team. The role supports the day-to-day management of select NBA and talent partnerships and contributes to the execution of integrated marketing programmes across social, digital, and experiential. The position assists with project coordination, the implementation of timelines, and ensuring all deliverables are activated effectively and in alignment with client objectives.

• Contributes to the development of partnership strategies, programmes, and long-term initiatives that support client objectives and priorities.
• Leads the planning, coordination, fulfilment, and execution of partnership assets and deliverables, including logistics, timelines, budgets, stakeholder approvals, and post-activation reporting.
• Manages relationships and workflows with clients, partners, third-party vendors, agencies, and internal stakeholders to support seamless programme delivery.
• Maintains project plans, status reports, timelines, and approval processes, and tracks programme spending against approved budgets.
• Supports audience, demographic, industry, and performance research to inform partnership strategy, activation concepts, and client recommendations, and provides additional account support such as reporting, material development, talent identification, and special projects.
• Develops clear presentations, reports, and other client-facing materials in collaboration with internal team members.
• Learns and manages project-management platforms and legal review processes to facilitate the creation, routing, and approval of project documents.
• Maintains a strong understanding of the client's products, services, business priorities, and partnership objectives and communicates them effectively to current and prospective partners.
• Builds trusted client and partner relationships through proactive communication, responsive service, and a strong understanding of business and partnership objectives to support new and repeat business opportunities.
• Monitors developments across sports, entertainment, media, and culture to identify relevant trends, opportunities, and implications for clients.

• Minimum of a Bachelor's Degree.
• Minimum of 2-4 years work experience.
• Current knowledge of the sports and entertainment landscape, particularly the NBA, with a strong understanding of cultural trends and emerging developments.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, particularly PowerPoint, Word, and Excel.
• Strong analytical skills, with the ability to work confidently with numbers and translate large amounts of data into clear, accessible insights.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities, work independently, and consistently meet deadlines.
• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong organisational skills and attention to detail.
• Ability to think creatively and contribute effectively in a collaborative team environment.
• Flexible, team-oriented, and able to remain calm and effective under pressure.

• Experience in the sport, entertainment, or sponsorship sector is considered an asset.

• Base salary range: $53k - $75k, plus bonus potential if applicable for role.

• Paid parental leave.
• 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: critical illness, identity protection, pet insurance, 529 plans and more.
• Commuter benefits: support for travel and commuting needs, where available.

THE·TEAM provides representation and marketing services to talent, brands and properties across 28 countries and more than 70 cities worldwide. THE·TEAM's 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. THE·TEAM helps clients understand, connect to and inspire global audiences by bringing together brands, properties and talent/creators to build meaningful relationships that drive measurable business outcomes.