
Senior Director, Strategy & Consulting
Wasserman
full-time
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Location Type: Remote
Location: Germany
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About the role
- Independently lead the development of strategic projects (both brand & rights holder clients) from inception to delivery
- Serve as a trusted advisor to key client stakeholders, delivering compelling insight-based points of view, presentations and strategic recommendations
- Monitor and analyse ongoing sponsorship and market trends
- Research and synthesise significant amounts of information, conduct analyses, and develop influential storylines and presentations (e.g. partnership valuations, strategic plans, market landscapes etc.)
- Translate complex data and research into clear, actionable narratives that guide decision-making
- Use syndicated, proprietary and other tools to research, analyse and extract consumer insights and industry/client data
- Utilise proprietary sponsorship valuation and measurement models to inform ROI for clients
- Lead the effective project management of allocated projects, determining critical milestones and reporting cadence
- Work collaboratively with team members to develop and refine client deliverables, such as presentations, reporting tools, and supporting materials
- Maintain a positive and professional relationship with both internal stakeholders and external clients to grow current business portfolio
- Support broader Wasserman Global Consulting team on client projects and new business opportunities where appropriate
- Help position Wasserman’s strategic capabilities in market, reinforcing our leadership in insight-led marketing
Requirements
- At least 7-9+ years’ experience, including direct knowledge of the sports, music and entertainment landscape from the brand and/or rights holder perspective
- Fluency in German and English at business competency level is essential
- Exceptional written and oral communication skills
- Strong Excel skills
- Proven experience influencing senior clients and managing complex, multi-stakeholder projects
- Must be able to multi-task and self-manage to meet deadlines and handle competing priorities
- High level of initiative and ability to work well independently and in a team environment
- Experience working with data and well-developed analytical problem-solving skills
- An understanding of consumer behaviour, as well as creativity to build client brands effectively
- Ability to work under pressure and in a fast-paced environment, deliver on tight deadlines and seamlessly adapt to ambiguity and changing needs.
Benefits
- Flexible work arrangements
- Professional development opportunities
Applicant Tracking System Keywords
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Hard Skills & Tools
project managementdata analysisconsumer insightssponsorship valuationmarket analysispresentation developmentExcelstrategic planninganalytical problem-solvingROI measurement
Soft Skills
communicationinfluencingmulti-taskingself-managementinitiativeteam collaborationrelationship managementcreativityadaptabilityworking under pressure