Manager, Experiential

THE TEAM 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, THE TEAM'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 THE.TEAM .Manager, ExperientialWasserman 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 Experiential team taking on responsibility for developing and implementing events, hospitality programmes and brand experiences, away from track, with support from and to account team members.Role OverviewWasserman are working for highly established, tech based company. The team is established but due to extended project workstreams there is an exciting opportunity to join that team and immediately become an active participant in the team with ample opportunities for travel and activation in different countries across the European and Global footprint.What You Will Be Doing including but not limited to :Client / Account ManagementDevelopment and management of a trusted and healthy client relationship as day-to-day contactEffective management of regular project and status meetings with clients (and markets where relevant), including consolidation of notes and actionsSupport in the project planning (with senior leads)Management Responsibilities:Liaising with third party contractors, providing a clear idea of what services are required.Work as part of the team on the delivery, build and activation of all associated elementsDesigning schedules with contractor movements, crew shift timings and staff movementsManage technical outlay for the client and work with them to ensure products are delivered to event set upsManagement of venues and associated local contractorsFinancial Responsibilities:Day to day lead on project budgets, working into the senior teamDay to day lead on budget tracking, payment schedules and budget reconciliation across all required projects.Write quote requests and collate comparisons where possible, negotiating with suppliers on quotes if required.Raising POs and allocating where necessary across staffing budgets.Reconciliation of all budgets.Feed into the project lead on overall budget management and updates.Live Event:Overseeing and managing the install of the eventsManagement of all contractors onsite.Lead on any key briefings which need to occur.Be responsible for maintaining general standard and performance of the workforce.Be point of contact onsite for any client requests and reacting to any needs or challenges which emerge.Reporting any issues or problems to senior lead on site which become apparent whilst on the ground, so support can be given.Support hospitality team in set of events and spaces as requiredPost Event:Ensuring the return of team equipment and kit post event to the Wasserman warehouse or packing ready for the next legThe inventorying of stored kit post eventCompiling post event reports with key learnings and performance analysisAdministration:Working closely with Senior Manager, Project Director and Senior Director to learn admin procedures and ways of working and to take responsibility for these within Workday, our Project and Finance management system.Be an active member of the internal team statusCreate event briefing documents and training aids for suppliersSupport:There may be times when your support is required outside of what is mentioned above, alongside your expertise called upon to assist other members of the team.Other Responsibilities:Assist with purchase of any additional kit or equipment needs.Receipt and expense management post event.The Skills and Experience You NeedBe a good communicator and able to instruct confidently and clearly to both clients and team membersHave a positive and friendly dispositionBe attentive and considerate of the onsite team's welfareBe responsive and able to think on your feetForward thinker to identify any issuesBe calm and collected when faced with high pressured situationsHave solid experience of Experiential build and activationAbility to think on your feet and take appropriate actions to resolve any unforeseen issues as they arise while keeping professional and poised exteriorAgency experience, preferably Motorsport (F1) experienceExperience working on large global consumer brands is preferred, but not essentialKnowledge of, and passion for, Formula 1 is essential while wider sport, music & entertainment is a bonusTHE TEAM 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.