Director, Brand Consulting

THE·TEAM operates at the epicenter of sports, music and entertainment, serving talent, brands and properties on a global scale. Our brands and properties division works with iconic brands and rights holders, supporting business growth through all marketing disciplines. We're a trusted partner to every major league, team and venue, building meaningful connections between brands, properties and fans.

Headquartered in Los Angeles, THE·TEAM's presence spans 28 countries and more than 70 cities, including New York, London, Abu Dhabi, Amsterdam, Hong Kong, Madrid, Mexico City, Toronto, Paris and Sydney. For more information, please visit THE.TEAM.

What You’ll Do:

• Serves as the client’s primary day-to-day point of contact, proactively anticipating client needs and diligently managing action items.
• Builds and maintains strong relationships with relevant stakeholders and business units, both within the client and among third parties.
• Leads team members in client service, relationship development, and project coordination
• Provides senior guidance on POV and intelligence deliverables.
• Understands the client context at a fundamental level to be able to make strategic recommendations on sponsorship partners, contractual assets, and new opportunities.
• Proactively identifies opportunities to provide additional services to clients as well as new partnership and platform ideas that fit brand objectives and marketing principles.
• Manages brand integration; work with clients to understand and exceed their business objectives.
• Manages client and partner relationships to secure most efficient and effective partnerships in support of client brand strategies
• 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.
• Understands the landscape for each client’s business as well as the industry contexts for their investments.  Builds cutting edge strategic plans for clients to meet and exceed objectives.
• Uses forward thinking initiative to identify the next best strategic opportunities and continue to deliver top results to the client. 
• Manages client communications, conflict resolution, and compliance on client deliverables.
• Ensures that all processes and procedures are completed and quality standards are met.
• Provides regular two-way communication between the clients and external partners, to provide strong client service and set proper client expectations.
• Leads junior staff as needed on a project-by-project basis.

What We’re Looking For:

• Minimum of a Bachelor's Degree.
• 7+ years of relevant experience with a minimum of 3 years of direct experience in account and project management (preferably in the music or entertainment field).
• Experience in managing and supporting strategic alliances and/or marketing partnerships in a Fortune 500 setting
• Exceptional oral and written communication skills
• Highly organized with obsessive attention to detail.
• Well-developed analytical capabilities, particularly in valuing and measuring sponsorships.
• Superior interpersonal skills for the creation, maintenance, and enhancement of client relationships.
• Able to plan and execute projects with minimal direction and a high level of initiative, working well independently and in a team environment.
• Strategically minded with strong problem-solving skills and an ability to synthesize large amounts of data while considering program needs and budget parameters.
• Effective negotiation skills and familiarity with the contractual language.
• Working knowledge of project management fundamentals, including supervision of and delegation to multiple direct reports.  
• Must be able to multi-task and be flexible enough to react competently under challenging circumstances.
• High-level proficiency with Microsoft Office applications, with advanced skills in PowerPoint and Excel for deck development and data management.

• 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 

THE·TEAM does not discriminate on the basis of race, sex, color, religion, age, national origin, marital status, disability, veteran status, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity or any other reason prohibited by law in provision of employment opportunities and benefits.