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London, United Kingdom

Wasserman is a global leader in sports, music, entertainment and culture. Founded in 2002, Wasserman represents many of the world’s most iconic sports and entertainment figures, musical artists, brands and properties, empowering them to shape culture and captivate audiences worldwide.

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, Wasserman operates globally across 27 countries and more than 62 cities, including New York, London, Abu Dhabi, Amsterdam, Hong Kong, Madrid, Mexico City, Toronto, Paris and Sydney. For more information, please visit www.teamwass.com.

We are currently looking for a Partnerships Consulting Manager to join our Consulting team in London. This role is responsible for playing a key role in the development of partnership strategy projects for brand and rights holder clients across EMEA within sport, entertainment, and culture. Projects could include but are not limited to: development of data-driven partnership strategies, valuing partnership rights and developing commercial strategies. All projects are likely to be consultative in nature, requiring outstanding creativity, a comfort with analytics and data, business savviness and an ability to serve and guide clients with confidence, quality and subject matter expertise.

Key Responsibilities include;

Support with the development of partnership and commercial strategy projects.
Work with insight teams to guide strategies that are acutely in line with our clients’ target audiences.
Learn and utilize Wasserman’s approach and methodology to sponsorship valuation in order to accurately advise clients on investment decision making.
Play a key role in fostering client relationships, whilst delivering world-class service.
Contribute to the identification and curation of partnership marketing solutions for clients that challenge the norm, break boundaries and exceed expectations.
Where relevant, manage relationships with client partners and ensure maximum return on investments.
Support clients with the identification, analysis, and assessment of partnerships across the sports, entertainment and lifestyle sectors.
Work closely with Directors and VPs on the development of all project work spanning multiple disciplines.
Be part of new client pitches and play a role in responding to RFPs.

Requirements

3+ years of experience in partnership or commercial strategy. This is not an execution / delivery role.
Agency background is preferred
Developing a skill for storytelling and an appetite to master the art of translating complex research into a simple and digestible narrative.
High-level proficiency with Microsoft Office applications, particularly PowerPoint.
Exceptional communication skills, both orally and in writing.
Strong interpersonal skills and be able to create a rapport with people of all demographics.
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.

Benefits

Annual Discretionary Bonus
25 days per annum plus UK bank holidays, and additional DE&I days
Hybrid Working
Pension: 4.5% employee // employer contribution with Aviva
Income Protection: Pays you 75% of your base salary in the event that you are absent from work due to illness or injury for 13 consecutive weeks or more, capped at 5 years
Life Assurance: Pays your nominated beneficiary four times your base salary in the event of your death whilst employed by the Company
Employee Assistance Programme (Wellbeing support for you and family living with you // free legal and financial advice, including telephone and potentially in person counselling)
Season Ticket Loan

Optional benefits (post probation)

Health Cash back plan which provides you with reimbursements for everyday medical costs including dental, optical, prescriptions & physical therapies
Season Ticket Loan: An interest free loan for the purpose of purchasing an annual season ticket for travel between home and work
Cycle to work scheme: A one year hire agreement for a cycle and accessories worth up to £2,000, done via salary sacrifice with an option to purchase cycle at the end of the agreement
Gym Flex: An interest free loan for the purpose of purchasing an annual Gym membership, providing a low corporate discounts at over 3,700 gyms, studios and outdoor fitness events

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