Associate Manager, Experience

Wasserman

. Assist the account team with day-to-day management of accounts and projects .

Posted 10/26/2026full-timeUnited StatesJuniorMid-Level💰 $45,000 - $66,300 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in project management, budget reconciliation, and client relationship management within the experiential, sports, or entertainment sectors. Excels in communication, problem-solving, and teamwork to deliver high-quality projects on time and within budget.

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Project ManagementBudget ReconciliationClient Relationship ManagementEvent ExperienceCommunication Skills

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Hard Skills

Project PlanningBudget ManagementEvent CoordinationStatus Sheet DevelopmentMilestone Documentation

Soft Skills

Problem-SolvingTeam CollaborationAttention to DetailTime ManagementAdaptability

Certifications & Qualifications

Bachelor's Degree

Industry Keywords

Experiential MarketingSports EventsEntertainment IndustryClient ObjectivesQuality Standards

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Assist the account team with day-to-day management of accounts and projects
Support strategic development of activation concepts that address client requests
Manage project elements from planning through execution and post-event recapping
Collaborate with account teams to deliver projects against client objectives and budgets
Develop, manage and reconcile project budgets of $50K+
Ensure projects are correctly budgeted and meet financial targets
Develop status sheets and project milestone documents and enforce deliverable dates
Manage client, supplier and third-party relationships throughout projects
Understand each client's business or sector landscape and media context
Foster a positive, collaborative teamwork environment aligned with company culture and values
Troubleshoot and creatively problem-solve throughout projects
Follow project processes and procedures to uphold quality standards
Attend conferences and tradeshows as necessary to support best-in-class programs and product offerings

Requirements

What you’ll need

Minimum of a Bachelor's Degree
1-year relevant event experience, preferably in the experiential, sports or entertainment field
Ability to remain calm under pressure, work on multiple projects simultaneously and achieve deadlines
Exceptional written and oral communication skills
Ability to foresee issues developing before they arise and develop solutions as needed
Comfortable working as an integral part of a team environment
Open-minded mentality, allowing thorough exploration of all ideas and thought-starters
Ability to put out small "fires," with an understanding of when to escalate
Focused and strong-minded with an ambition to help grow the company
Ability to multi-task and prioritize workload while coordinating with others to proactively meet deadlines
Must thrive in a fast-paced environment and possess a "can-do" attitude
Strong attention to detail and highly organized

Benefits

Comp & perks

Bonus potential if applicable for role
Professional development programs
Mentorship opportunities
Career advancement support
Generous paid time off and holiday allowances
Paid parental leave
401k plan including contribution matching
Medical, dental, vision, FSA/HSA, life and disability coverage options
Critical illness, identity protection, pet insurance, 529 plans and more
Commuter benefits, where available