Wasserman Media Group

Associate Director, Brand Consulting

Wasserman Media Group$95K — $110K *
Media
8 - 10 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's Degree with 9+ years relevant experience, including 6+ years in account/project management
  • Experience in the music industry within sponsorship or activation roles
  • High-level proficiency in Microsoft Office, particularly PowerPoint and Excel
  • Exceptional communication skills, both verbal and written
  • Strong interpersonal skills for building rapport across diverse demographics
  • Proven account management skills to enhance customer relationships
  • Leadership qualities to motivate teams and develop professional skills
  • Highly organized with attention to detail
  • Analytical and problem-solving abilities.

Responsibilities

  • Monitor the music market and provide competitive intelligence
  • Build and maintain relationships with music stakeholders
  • Research and analyze data to inform client strategies
  • Lead team in client services and project coordination
  • Partner with internal teams to establish metrics for program success
  • Oversee deal structures and negotiation strategies
  • Manage client relationships post-sponsorship establishment
  • Proactively address client needs and manage action items
  • Create effective solutions for issues arising between partners
  • Develop strategic plans based on client business and sector context
  • Ensure agency alignment with client growth and changes

Benefits

  • Professional development programs and mentorship opportunities
  • Generous paid time off and holiday allowances
  • Paid parental leave for family support
  • 401k plan with contribution matching
  • Comprehensive healthcare options including medical and dental
  • Additional benefits like critical illness coverage and pet insurance
  • Commuter benefits for travel support
Full Job Description

Job Overview:

THE·TEAM is looking for a motivated individual to join the Strategy & Consulting department of the Brands & Properties group. This position is responsible for overseeing and leading music partnerships, colleagues, and processes to ensure client satisfaction. This position is expected to consistently provide excellent customer service to accounts, as well as represent client needs and goals within the organization to ensure quality.

What You'll Do: 

  • Be the expert across the music vertical, constantly monitoring the broader market and provide competitive intelligence within the entertainment and music landscape.
  • Build and maintains strong relationships with music industry stakeholders.
  • Strategic thinker who can research and analyze data from multiple sources to develop client-focused narratives and recommendations
  • Leads team members in client service, relationship development, and project coordination.
  • Partners with the agency’s internal research and insights team to establish program success metrics on the front end while leading the process to determine program effectiveness on the back end.
  • Oversees and facilitates, in partnership with the Associate Vice President, deal structures and negotiation strategy of accounts; works with client, agency and internal team to craft the best business structures for clients entering or renewing agreements in the entertainment arena.
  • Facilitates negotiations between the partner and client where/when required; and once a sponsorship is established, manages the relationship to ensure the client is fully leveraging all benefits and assets.
  • Serves as the client’s primary day-to-day point of contact, proactively anticipating client needs and diligently managing action items.
  • Intercedes when issues arise between partners and programs; works diligently to create solutions for clients.
  • Understands the landscape for each client’s business/sector as well as the industry contexts for their investments. Builds cutting edge strategic plans for clients to meet/exceed objectives with the support of insights and data from team members.
  • Maintains a good working relationship with key stakeholders to ensure all parties receive appropriate attention, support, and ensures THE·TEAM is in lock-step with the client’s plans as it relates to the growth and changes.
  • Builds relationships with clients to encourage new and repeat business opportunities and is willing to “walk the halls” and spend the time with the client to solidify the agency’s position inside the client organization.
  • Uses forward-thinking initiative to identify the next best strategic opportunities and continue to deliver top results to the client.

What We're Looking For:

  • Minimum of a Bachelor's Degree with 9+ years relevant experience including 6+ years of direct experience in account and project management
  • Experience working in the music industry in a sponsorship and/or activation capacity
  • High-level proficiency with Microsoft Office applications; advanced skills in PowerPoint, Word and Excel for deck development and budget management.
  • Possess exceptional communication skills, both orally and in writing.
  • Superior interpersonal skills and be able to create a rapport with people of all demographics.
  • Proven Account Management skills required in order to create, maintain and enhance customer relationships.
  • Strong leadership capabilities to motivate team to accomplish goals and develop professional skills.
  • Motivated, goal oriented, persistent and a skilled negotiator.
  • High level of initiative and works well independently and in a team environment.
  • Strong attention to detail and highly organized.
  • Well-developed analytical and problem-solving skills.

What We Offer:
  • Professional Development: Take advantage of our learning and development programs, mentorship opportunities, and career advancement support.   
  • Generous Time Off: Enjoy generous paid time off and holiday allowances to recharge and spend time with loved ones. 
  • Parental Leave: We provide paid parental leave to support your family during important life events.  
  • Retirement Plan: 401k plan including contribution matching.  
  • Healthcare: Medical, dental, vision,FSA/HSA, life and disability coverage options.
  • Ancillary: Critical illness, identity protection, pet insurance, 529 plans and more 
  • Commuter Benefits: Access support for travel and commuting needs, where available 

Base salary range: $95k - $110k, 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.

About Wasserman Media Group

Wasserman is a sports marketing and talent management company based in Los Angeles, California. The company was founded in 2002 by Casey Wasserman and is currently led by Wasserman's CEO, Casey Wasserman. Wasserman has a variety of specialized divisions including Wasserman Media, Wasserman Music, and Wasserman Foundation. The company represents a variety of athletes and sports personalities including Russell Westbrook, Anthony Davis, and Giancarlo Stanton. Wasserman also has a number of corporate clients including American Express, PepsiCo, and Microsoft.
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2002

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