Manager, Accounts

Wasserman operates at the epicenter of sports, music and entertainment, serving talent, brands and properties on a global scale. Wasserman Next Gen 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. Wasserman Next Gen’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.

Job Overview:

Wasserman is a leading sports, entertainment, and culture agency and a partner to the world’s most iconic brands, properties, and talent. As Wasserman’s Next Gen department, we combine our audience access andexpertisewith Wasserman’sproven leadership in research and insights, brand strategy, and creative campaign development.We are exclusively focused on connecting brands to next generation consumers and take an audience-first approach,leveragingour exclusive access to next gen communities and consumer insights to develop solutions that drive business results

What You'll Do:

We are looking foraManager,Accountsto join ourrapidlygrowingteamofcollege andyouthmarketing enthusiasts.As a Manager,Accountsyou will activelycontribute andlead the success of client projects, playing a key role in all disciplines from recruitment, strategic development management, and execution. 

• Develop a clear understanding of each client’s business, marketing goals, and programobjectives

• Be part ofWNG’sClient Servicesteamandpartner with other disciplines such asUniversity Relations, Media, and Productionfor the development and execution of client programs 

• Create,implementand lead campus recruiting strategies at colleges and universities nationwide, effectively communicating how Wasserman Next Gen can enhance the student experience through program opportunities 

• Develop solid business relationships with key campus contacts within on-campus career centers, as well as relevant student organizations

• Actas the primaryWNGcontact for ambassadors, overseeing their training and coaching in support of programobjectives

• Serve as a resource for Associate Manager development and mentor on program best practices and goals

• Supportand leaddaily workflows and initiativesof client projects to ensuretimely, economic programexecution

• Track all activity in Salesforce by creating,updatingandmaintainingaccuratedocumentation of student,universityand program records  

• Ensure that all invoicesand studentpaymentsare processed correctlyandshowcasethe ability toidentifyand address issues

• Produce client-facing reports by gathering qualitative and quantitative programdata

• Willing to travel and work at on-site activations

• Participate in agency brainstorms to help develop new, creative ways to engage Next Genconsumers

• Contribute to agency culture by activelyparticipatingin building positive internal relationships andmaintainingenthusiasm toward day-to-day tasks and agency passionpoints

• Perform other duties, asassigned

What We're Looking For:

• Bachelor’s degree in marketing, communications,businessor a related field

• 2-4yearsof related work experienceat Next Gen or externally, ideally with exposure to events and experiential marketing

• Strong entrepreneurial spirit with eagerness to learn and grow in a high energyenvironment

• Values and respects the importance of organization and time management for effectivemultitasking

• Customer-service focus with outstanding interpersonal, written, and oral communications skills 

• Creative thinker that is willing to travel ‘outside of the box’ for the right solution(s)

• Self-motivated with proven ability to think quickly and problemsolve

• Innate curiosity and awareness of next generation trends and behaviors

• Proficient in Microsoft Outlook, Excel, Word, and PowerPoint 

• Experience working with Salesforce, Adobe Creative Suite, and project management tools (Asana, SharePoint, Workday, etc.) aplus

Base salary range: $55-65K, 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 

Wasserman 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.

Wasserman is proudly an equal opportunity employer. We are always searching for the most passionate and talented people from all backgrounds and experiences to join us.

20 years into our evolution, we continue to expand services and geographies across the exciting and extraordinary worlds of sports, music, entertainment and culture.

We are committed to making a meaningful difference and driving real change when it comes to diversity equity and inclusion — not only among our employees, but in how we serve clients and push the industry at large.

If this sounds like a place you’d like to work, let’s talk!

Wasserman is a global leader in sports, music and entertainment. 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.