Associate Manager
The.Team
Associate Manager
The.Team
Global talent management, brand strategy, marketing
THE·TEAM operates at the epicenter of sports, music and entertainment, serving talent, brands and properties on a global scale. NEXT GEN·TEAM connects brands with the next generation of consumers. From high school to college and into young adult life, the team takes an audience-first approach, using unrivaled access to understand the passions and interests of these consumers, generate ideas that resonate, and deliver hyperlocal, culturally relevant engagement at scale. NEXT GEN·TEAM’s integrated approach allows clients to understand and engage with Gen Z and Millennial consumers through custom research, peer-to-peer, social and digital, experiential, media, and community integration strategies.
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.
The Role:
We are looking for aManager, University Relations,to join our rapidlygrowingteam of college and youth marketing enthusiasts. As aManagerfor our University Relations team,you willbe responsible forfacilitatingmeaningful interactions between brands and students on college campuses acrossNorth America. You willbe responsible fordeveloping and nurturing collaborative relationships with key campus contacts,andactively contribute to the success of client projects, playing a key role in all disciplines from strategic development to execution.
KeyResponsibilities:
Develop a clear understanding of each client’s business, marketing goals, and programobjectives,identifyinghow to enhance the student experience through clientwork
Develop solid business relationships with key campus contacts, learning the ins-and-outs of each assignedschool
Partner with team members fromClient Services team (Boston-based) toexecutethe needs of each client andprovidecampus-specific recommendations for marketing tactics andactivations
Assistin managingclient program execution, including but not limited to budget reconciliations, reporting metrics, and wrap reports,identifyinglearnings and future opportunities for enhancementsto ensureclient success
Serve as a liaison betweencampus contacts, program lead, and/orclients to develop and execute on-campus marketing activations thatbenefitbothparties
Manage and coordinateexecution ofon-campus client activations by overseeing event planninglogistics,including but not limitedto:locations, contracts,invoicing,permits, etc.
Track all campus learnings and activities in Salesforce by creating,updatingandmaintainingaccuratedocumentation of communications and events
Leaddaily workflow of client projects to ensuretimely, economic programexecution
Produceclient-facing reports by gathering qualitative and quantitative programdata
Research higher education institutions, including campus trends, policies, procedures, event opportunities, campus contacts, etc.serving as a resource to the broaderNext Genteam
Leverage university research and trends toassistin new business development,participatein agency brainstorms to help develop new, creativeways toengageNext Genconsumers, etc.
Contribute to agency culture by activelyparticipatingin building positive internal relationships andmaintainingenthusiasm toward day-to-day tasks and agency passionpoints
Perform other duties, asassigned
Qualifications& Skills:
Bachelor’sdegree in marketing,business,communicationsor a related field
0-3years of related work experience, ideally with exposure to events and experiential marketing
Ability to travel to events
Strongentrepreneurialspirit witheagerness tolearn and growin a fast-pacedenvironment
Values and respects the importance of organization and time managementfor effectivemultitasking
Customer-service focuswithoutstanding interpersonal, written, and oral communications skills
Creative thinker that is willing to think‘outside of the box’ for the right solution(s)
Self-motivated with proven ability to think quickly and problemsolve
Proficient in Microsoft Outlook, Excel, Word, and PowerPoint
Knowledge of Salesforceand Asanaa plus
Experience in higher education a plus
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.
The.Team is a global talent and brand partner that works where sports, music, entertainment, and culture meet. It provides talent management, brand strategy, and property marketing to a diverse client base including athletes, musicians, entertainers, and corporate brands. Its services are delivered through tailored, multi-faceted campaigns and partnerships that connect talent with brands, properties, and audiences. Revenue comes from service fees, commissions, and consulting engagements, reflecting its work across representation, strategic planning, and project execution. The Team differentiates itself with deep industry expertise and a broad global network that enables coordinated campaigns across multiple sectors, plus a commitment to diversity and inclusion that guides mentorship and belonging for stakeholders. Its goal is to help clients achieve their objectives through strategic collaborations and powerful storytelling that engage fans and drive meaningful impact worldwide.
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