Brand Manager

We are currently seeking a full-time Brand Manager to join our team. At The Working Assembly, members of the Brand Management team are expected to be business partners; you will be responsible for cultivating and nurturing strong working relationships across the internal agency and client teams alike.
The Brand Manager should use their deep knowledge and understanding of the client’s business in order to create the best conditions for the right work to thrive, leading to the success and growth of our clients and our agency. To be successful, each member of our Brand team brings an interest in areas like design, advertising, product, and/or culture, along with a desire to work with a range of clients every day, and push brands forward.
Responsibilities Building relationships with clients based on consistent, best-in-class delivery and a strategic understanding of the client’s business
Regularly communicating with clients to keep them informed of project progress, and ensuring that any client requests are addressed in partnership with other members of the team
Developing an in-depth and strategic understanding of the client’s business and competitive landscape, in order to ensure that the output of the agency is always in pursuit of the client objectives
Quickly becoming the agency’s knowledge bank when it comes to the clients (both in terms of the client business, but also the individuals who make up the client marketing organization)
Proactively bringing in other members of the team as needed to ensure that projects are properly staffed with the appropriate skill sets
Contributing to a positive working environment and culture on the team, and with the broader agency
Characteristics Serves as a driving force for the team, building strong client partnerships and delivering excellent work
Brings a “no task too big, no task too small” mentality
Manages their own projects flawlessly while taking on leadership responsibilities
Communicates effectively with both internal and external stakeholders, ensuring everyone is well informed
Demonstrates a solid understanding of marketing strategy and a desire to continue developing in this area
Projects calmness and authority, creating a strong foundation for the team’s success
Qualifications 4-6 years of experience at an advertising or design company
Solution-oriented with a positive attitude
Demonstrated ability to own and work on multiple projects at once
Extremely detail-oriented and organized
Strong oral and written communication skills
Strong interpersonal skills
A passion for creativity, design, advertising, brands, and culture
Flexible to evolving responsibilities and last-minute changes
Experience creating integrated campaigns across multiple media types and managing the production process a plus
Perks Of The Position Competitive salary
401k and profit-sharing
Comprehensive health benefits (including full dental and vision coverage) at no cost to the employee
10+ company-wide closure days (not including federal holidays), a min of 10+ flex vacation days, and sabbatical for employees with five years of service
Weekly team meals
Pre-tax commuter benefits
Salary Range depending on level of experience
The Working Assembly is proud to be an equal-opportunity employer dedicated to pursuing and hiring a diverse workforce. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to their race, color, culture, ethnicity, sex, gender identity and expression, nation of origin, age, veteran’s status, religion, disability, sexual orientation, appearance, opinions, beliefs, and more.
Applicants located in the NYC area are preferred for in-person team collaboration.

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