Associate Manager, Hospitality at Wasserman

New York, New York, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

29 Mar, 26

Salary

68000.0

Posted On

29 Dec, 25

Experience

0 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Event Planning, Client Management, Logistics Management, Budget Management, Communication, Attention to Detail, Creative Thinking, Multi-tasking, Microsoft Suite, Team Collaboration, Problem Solving, Time Management, Relationship Building, Presentation Skills, Motorsport Knowledge, Organizational Skills

Industry

Entertainment Providers

Description

Wasserman operates at the epicenter of sports, music and entertainment, serving talent, brands and properties on a global scale. 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's presence spans 28 countries and more than 70 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. Wasserman is forever committed to serving our clients, colleagues and community with exceptional insight, influence and creativity, while making a positive and lasting impact. We support our employees’ professional aspirations, with a rich internal culture where curiosity is rewarded. We offer our people multiple learning and development programs throughout the world. What we do is fast-paced, exciting and rewarding which is why we love it and why you’ll love life at Wasserman. A key role within our Motorsport team taking on responsibility for developing and implementing events, hospitality programmes and brand experiences, at and away from track, with support from account team members. ACCOUNT OVERVIEW: As a result of growth to a key client’s global partnership portfolio, Wasserman is looking for a motivated Associate Manager to join the Brands team. The position provides hands-on support to account teams across the planning and execution of motorsport hospitality events and race activations, with a focus on guest experience, client objectives, budget management and performance measurement. WHAT YOU WILL BE DOING: Support the planning and delivery of motorsport hospitality events and race weekend activations Assist in managing day-to-day relationships with clients, rightsholders and suppliers Deliver best-in-class guest experiences aligned to client objectives and brand narratives Support event logistics including guest management, accreditation, schedules and on-site operations Maintain event documentation, trackers, timelines and planning materials Support the research and sourcing of event suppliers, hospitality collateral and gifting items Assist with global event logistics by coordinating shipments of event equipment with the preferred warehouse and logistics supplier across multiple race locations Contribute to creative brainstorming for race activation concepts and hospitality enhancements Assist with financial administration including budgets, POs, supplier invoicing and cost tracking Prepare clear internal and client-facing presentations, reports and post-even evaluations Proactively identify relevant motorsport and partner news to support client storytelling Maintain positive relationships with clients, partners, suppliers and colleagues daily Support junior team members where required, ensuring tasks are complete accurately and on time Effective management of regular project and status meetings with clients (and external agencies where relevant) Ability to support business development initiatives and enthusiasm for taking on new challenges while managing client work first and foremost WHAT YOU NEED: Minimum of a bachelor’s degree (nice to have) Minimum of one year’s relevant work experience (within a sports agency or live events environment) Motorsport (F1) experience is preferred Must be proficient in Microsoft Suite, particularly with PowerPoint and Excel. The ability to multi-task and self-manage to meet deadlines and handle multiple priorities Strong operations and logistical management skills Must be flexible and comfortable to assume multiple roles as needed by the team. Efficient communicator, with internal as well as client stakeholders, who is able to drive decisions Strong attention to detail and highly organised Ability to think creatively in a team environment Must be flexible and react calmly under stressful circumstances. Ability to stay poised and professional when working with well-known talent Ability to travel for partner programs or activations as required Base salary range: $60k-$68k, 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.

Responsibilities

The Associate Manager will support the planning and delivery of motorsport hospitality events and race weekend activations, focusing on guest experience and client objectives. They will assist in managing relationships with clients, rightsholders, and suppliers while maintaining event documentation and logistics.