Associate Manager Insights

THE TEAM is seeking an Associate Manager, Performance & Insights to serve as a key contributor in the development of strategic plans and partnership solutions across multiple THE TEAM clients. The role sits within the Global Strategy and Consulting team and supports a rotating roster of brand and property clients across a range of sports and entertainment partnerships, including fashion, film and music.

The successful candidate is analytically minded and a structured thinker who can creatively solve client challenges, and is comfortable toggling between various partnership capabilities and areas of expertise in a dynamic environment.

• Support the day-to-day management of multiple brand and property clients under the supervision of senior team members.
• Research and synthesise significant amounts of information, conduct analyses, and develop influential storylines and presentations such as strategic plans, market landscapes and partnership point-of-view reports.
• Monitor and analyse ongoing sponsorship and market trends within sports, entertainment and culture, translating data trends into key insights and strategic recommendations.
• Leverage THE TEAM's suite of tools to capture, identify and value brand exposure across a range of sponsorship assets.
• Analyse sponsorship performance across channels and synthesise data into clear insights and recommendations for client reporting.
• Learn and utilise proprietary sponsorship valuation and measurement models to inform ROI for clients.
• Script, program and field custom research surveys with key audience targets to answer specific client objectives.
• Use syndicated, proprietary and other tools to research, analyse and extract consumer insights that equip clients with recommendations to support internal decision‑making.
• Support the effective project management of allocated projects, working with project leads to determine critical milestones and reporting cadence.
• Work collaboratively with team members to develop and refine client deliverables such as presentations, reporting tools and supporting materials.
• Maintain a positive and professional relationship with both internal and external clients to grow the current business portfolio.
• Support the broader THE TEAM Global Strategy and Consulting team on inbound and proactive new business opportunities where appropriate.

• Minimum of a Bachelor's Degree.
• One to two years of direct experience or knowledge of the corporate sponsorship/marketing industry, from either the brands or properties perspective.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Suite, with advanced skills particularly required for PowerPoint and Excel.
• Innate curiosity, proactive thinking and the ability to isolate key insights that contribute to practical strategic recommendations.
• Well-developed analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to multi-task and self-manage to meet deadlines and handle competing priorities.
• Superior interpersonal skills, with the ability to create a rapport with clients and colleagues alike.
• Exceptional written and oral communication skills.
• Strong attention to detail and highly organised.
• Ability to think creatively and to tell a compelling story, particularly through PowerPoint decks.
• High level of initiative and ability to work well independently and in a team environment.
• Ability to work under pressure in a fast-paced environment, deliver on tight deadlines and seamlessly adapt to ambiguity and changing needs.

• Understanding of syndicated research tools (e.g. Scarborough, GWI).

• Three days per week required in the closest THE TEAM office location.

• Base salary range: $48,000 - $66,300, plus bonus potential if applicable for the role.
• Actual base salary is dependent on several factors including but not limited to market dynamics, location and region, experience, specialised skills/training (education), level of responsibility, budgetary considerations and tenure at the company (for current employees).

• Professional development: learning and development programs, mentorship opportunities and career advancement support.
• Generous time off: generous paid time off and holiday allowances.
• Parental leave: paid parental leave to support employees during important life events.
• Retirement plan: 401k plan including contribution matching.
• Healthcare: medical, dental, vision, FSA/HSA, life and disability coverage options.
• Ancillary benefits: critical illness, identity protection, pet…