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.

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.

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 ensure timely, economic program execution. These tasks include, but are not limited to, status documents, budget responsibilities and project management 

• Ensure that all invoices are processed correctly - from vendors to student payments and have the ability to identify and 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, mentor and manage Account Managers via work ethic, urgency and demonstration of best practices  

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

• Contribute to agency culture by actively participating in building positive internal relationships and maintaining enthusiasm 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, business or 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