Senior 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:

We are looking for a Senior Manager, Accounts, to join our rapidly growing team of college and youth marketing enthusiasts. As a Senior Manager, Accounts, you will actively contribute to the success of client projects, playing a key role in all disciplines from strategic development to execution. 

This is a fixed-term role currently approved through December 31, 2026, with a strong likelihood of extension beyond that date based on business needs and performance.

What You'll Do: 

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

• Partner with team members from Wass Next Gen Client Services and University Relations teams for the development and execution of client programs 

• Oversee 1-3 accounts based on scope

• Manage and own daily workflow of client projects to ensuretimely, economic program execution. These tasks include, but are not limited to, status documents, budgetresponsibilitiesand project management

• Ensure that all invoices are processed correctly - from vendors to student payments andhave the ability toidentifyand address issues

• Leads relationships with outside vendors to provide seamless delivery of program needs

• Produce client-facing reports by gathering qualitative and quantitative program data

• Lead,mentorand manage Account Managers via work ethic,urgencyand demonstration of best practices 

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

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

• Perform other duties, as assigned

 What We're Looking For:

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

• 4-5 years of related work experience, ideally with exposure to events and experiential marketing

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

• Values and respects the importance of organization and time management for effective multitasking

• 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 problem solve

• 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.) a plus

Base salary range: $60-80K, 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.