Wasserman · 4 hours ago
Associate Vice President, Music
USA-NY - Brooklyn (Dumbo)
Full-time
Onsite
Director/Executive
$155K/yr - $175K/yr
12+ years expWasserman operates at the epicenter of sports, music and entertainment, serving talent, brands and properties on a global scale. The Associate Vice President on the Strategy & Consulting team will oversee partnerships, ensure client satisfaction, and lead teams in developing strategic plans for clients in the music industry.
AdvertisingMarketingSocial MediaSports
Responsibilities
Oversees and directs team members in client service, partnership measurement and strategy, general relationship development, project coordination and internal agency resource coordination
Leads teams responsible for evaluating and vetting traditional and non-traditional Music Artist, and Music Property partnership constructs and implementing a strategic direction including brief development thru to a program structure
Establishes program success metrics on the front end while leading the process to determine program effectiveness on the back end
Demonstrates a track record of developing and cultivating relationships with clients, properties, talent partners and media partners as well as agency teams and third-party vendors
Maintains oversight of and delegates all client-related and partnership budgets for assigned client accounts while assisting the team with tracking, billing and reporting
Serves as a primary point of contact for clients and partners setting the tone for regular formal and informal check ins, status meetings, troubleshooting and advancing the business
Intercedes when issues arise between partners and programs; works diligently to create solutions for clients
Actively supervises staff, provides feedback, and ensures employee professional development through establishment of an ongoing cadence of check ins
Understands the landscape for each client’s business/sector as well as the industry contexts for their investments. Builds cutting edge strategic plans for clients to meet/exceed objectives with the support of insights and data from team members
Maintains a good working relationship with key stakeholders to ensure all parties receive appropriate attention, support, and ensures Wasserman is in lock-step with the client’s plans as it relates to the growth and changes
Builds relationships with clients to encourage new and repeat business opportunities and is willing to 'walk the halls' and spend the time with the client to solidify the agency’s position inside the client organization
Uses forward-thinking initiative to identify the next best strategic opportunities and continue to deliver top results to the client
Leads, and supports via experience, teams thru condensed timelines, multiple deliverables in parallel, various stakeholders while setting a process that ensures deliverable completion and maintains the highest quality possible
Partner with Group Vice President and the rest of the team to oversee, initiate and delegate regular two-way communication between our day-to-day clients, client business units, client brand teams, internal Wasserman teams and all external partners and vendors to provide strong client service and set proper client expectations
Quickly grasps and understands Wasserman’s capabilities and service offerings in order to identify opportunities to present new capabilities to the client
Is comfortable expanding beyond the remit of this particular role and is willing to support and/or help lead new client pitches and play a role in responding to RFPs
Thinks daily about business development and new revenue opportunities with existing clients and potential clients
Qualification
Required
Minimum of a Bachelor's Degree
12+ years relevant experience with a minimum of 10 years of direct experience in account and project management. Financial Services Experience a plus
Working knowledge of project management fundamentals
High-level proficiency with Microsoft Office applications; advanced skills in PowerPoint, Word and Excel for deck development and budget management
Possess exceptional communication skills, both orally and in writing
Superior interpersonal skills and be able to create a rapport with people of all demographics
Proven Account Management skills required in order to create, maintain and enhance customer relationships
Possess social perceptiveness and understands behavioral nuances in deal negotiations
Strong leadership capabilities to motivate team to accomplish goals and develop professional skills
Motivated, goal oriented, persistent and a skilled negotiator
High level of initiative and works well independently and in a team environment
Plans and carries out responsibilities with minimal direction
Strong attention to detail and highly organized
Well-developed analytical and problem-solving skills
Company
Wasserman
Wasserman provides marketing services to the most iconic sports figures, musical artists, brands, and properties.
1001-5000 employees
H1B Sponsorship
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Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
unknownKey Investors
Providence Equity Partners
2022-11-01Private Equity
Leadership Team
Sam Alpert
SVP, Marketing - Music
Christa D'Alimonte
Chief Legal Officer
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