Senior Manager, Brands Consulting

THE·TEAM is proud to provide representation and marketing services to talent, brands and properties across 28 countries and more than 70 cities worldwide.
Our 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 commercialization. We help 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.
In Canada, we’ve proudly been recognized as the Sponsorship Marketing Council of Canada’s ‘Agency of the Year’ five times.
As THE·TEAM supports hybrid working environments and also acknowledges the benefits of in-office collaboration, our global policy is 3-days per week in-office.
Shaped by our belief in the unifying power of sports, music and entertainment, THE·TEAM leads with intelligence, ideas and influence. For more information, please visit the.Team.
What we are looking for?We’re looking to add a team member to our award-winning agency’s Brand Consulting division. You are a dynamic, critical thinker with an eagerness to do whatever it takes to uncover meaningful insights. You are self-motivated and thrive in a team-oriented, creative environment. In your role, you will collaborate with a group of high-impact consultants to develop forward-thinking marketing and sponsorship recommendations for THE·TEAM’s brand clients. Successful candidates will have the ability to master the art of strategic storytelling through thoughtful and rigorous qualitative and quantitative analysis. Utilizing strong verbal and visual communication skills, you will have the opportunity to deliver best-in-class client service, maintaining THE·TEAM’s standard of excellence across everything we do. If you have a passion for problem solving and want to be part of an exciting, high performance agency that puts people first, then we’d love to hear from you!
What will you do?
Lead and manage client relationships with a steadfast commitment to exceptional service
Manage ongoing internal and client relationships with a commitment to high-quality communication
Foster a positive, collaborative, team environment aligned to our 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, creating compelling content both independently and collaboratively
Synthesize significant amounts of data through quantitative and qualitative analysis and translating findings into accessible, high-impact insights
Build data visualization tools (charts, graphs, and maps) to communicate trends, outliers and patterns in data in an accessible manner
Lead detailed program and partnership evaluation, utilizing proprietary and industry measurement tools
Create sophisticated thought leadership deliverables, bringing 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.
Comprehend ongoing sponsorship and market trends within sports, entertainment, and lifestyle, to support internal and external business objectives
What does a successful candidate look like?As a passionate, analytical thinker, you get excited when presented with a business or brand challenge, bringing equal parts art and science to inform your approach to problem solving. You are detail oriented with a proven ability to unlock insights through research and you anchor all strategic decision making in established facts. Equally important is your ability to communicate recommendations in an impactful manner whether verbally, visually or through compelling copy writing. You have no problem rolling up your sleeves to get the work done but also provide your team with appropriate autonomy to develop their skillsets.
An experienced, inclusive and open-minded leader that empowers people through coaching and collaboration.
A proven client-first mindset, with the ability to build confidence and enhance relationships through exceptional communication.
Direct working experience within brand strategy, sponsorship and/or insights & analytics
Strength and comfort in presenting materials to a variety of audiences from entry level to C-Suite both internally and externally.
Demonstrated expertise in strategy development with professional knowledge of the sponsorship and marketing industry.
Strong ability to independently disaggregate issues, identify root causes and recommend brand-relevant solutions.
A creative thinker, seasoned at creating narrative-driven presentations supported by strong data visualization and graphics.
Working knowledge of project management fundamentals, with sharp attention to detail and exceptional organizational skills.
Excellent analytical capabilities across qualitative and quantitative research, data visualization, and technical writing.
Demonstrated strength and in-depth experience with Microsoft Excel as well as a proficiency in designing rich and impactful decks in PowerPoint / 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 (i.E. Vividata/Nielsen, Scarborough, GWI) an asset but not required.
French fluency, both verbal and written, an asset but not required.
What do you need to succeed?
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 rol
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.
Healthcare: Medical, dental, vision, FSA/HSA, life and disability coverage options.
RRSP matching program
Base salary range:
$75K-85K, 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.
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.
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