Senior Director, Strategy & Consulting

**Wasserman 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, 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** **.**To strengthen our ambitious growth in the German speaking DACH Region we are currently looking for a resourceful and tenacious Senior Director, Strategy & Consulting, to join our team.We’re seeking a curious, analytical thinker who thrives in a fast-paced, client-focused environment. You’ll be part of an entrepreneurial growing team that helps brands and rights holders make smarter, more impactful decisions**.** We combine rigorous analysis with fresh thinking to solve complex challenges and uncover new opportunities. From uncovering insights through research and data analysis to developing impactful partnership strategies, you’ll help guide clients through the evolving landscape of sports, entertainment, and culture. This role is about connecting trends to actionable plans, managing complex projects with precision, and collaborating across teams to deliver work that drives real value. You should be comfortable turning complex data into clear insights and be confident turning those insights into strategic narratives that influence decision-making. Through the Wasserman global eco-system, you’ll have the support of experienced strategists and the space to grow your expertise.As a senior advisor and internal collaborator, you’ll shape strategies and ensure that insight and innovation are embedded throughout the process. This is a role for someone who thrives on delivering quality thoughtful work, values attention to detail, and is energized by both working in fast paced small teams and independently.Strong project management skills, attention to detail, and the ability to collaborate across international teams are essential.

The ideal candidate is comfortable working in a dynamic environment that requires them to toggle between various capabilities and projects with expertise as they support a rotating roster of brand and property clients.**Responsibilities*** 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**Skills and Attributes*** Fluency in German and English at business competency level is essential* At least 7-9+ years’ experience, including direct knowledge of the sports, music and entertainment landscape from the brand and/or rights holder perspective* Possess exceptional written and oral communication skills, with a demonstrated ability to transform ideas comprehensively, concisely and independently into PowerPoint and other presentation media to tell a visually compelling story* Strong Excel skills* Proven experience influencing senior clients and managing complex, multi-stakeholder projects* Commercially minded* 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* Open-minded, allowing thorough exploration of all ideas and thought starters* Innate curiosity, proactive thinking and the ability to isolate key insights that will contribute to practical strategic recommendations* Focused and strong-minded individual with ambition to help grow the agency* Superior interpersonal skills, with the ability to create a rapport with clients and colleagues alike, including interfacing with internal Wasserman global teams* Ability to work under pressure and in a fast-paced environment, deliver on tight deadlines and seamlessly adapt to ambiguity and changing needs**Applications for this role should be submitted with a CV written in English.****Unternehmensprofil**Wasserman agiert im Epizentrum der globalen Sport-, Musik- und Unterhaltungsbranche. Wir betreuen Talente, Marken und Rechtehalter auf internationaler Ebene. Unsere Abteilung für Brands & Properties arbeitet mit bekannten Marken und Rechtehaltern zusammen und unterstützt das geschäftliche Wachstum in allen Marketingbereichen. Wir sind ein vertrauenswürdiger Partner für jede große Liga, jedes Team und jeden Veranstalter, indem wir starke Verbindungen zwischen Marken, Rechteinhabern und Fans knüpfen.Wasserman hat seinen Hauptsitz in Los Angeles und ist in 28 Ländern und mehr als 70 Städten vertreten, darunter New York, London, Abu Dhabi, Amsterdam, Hongkong, Madrid, Mexiko-Stadt, Toronto, Paris und Sydney. Unsere deutschen Büros befinden sich in Düsseldorf, München und Hamburg, darüber hinaus sind wir in Zürich, Schweiz, vertreten. Weitere Informationen finden Sie unter .**Stellenbeschreibung**Um unser ambitioniertes Wachstum in der deutschsprachigen DACH-Region zu unterstützen, suchen wir aktuell einen kreativen und zielstrebigen Senior Director, Strategy & Consulting für unser Team.Wir suchen eine neugierige Person, die analytisch denkt und sich in einer schnelllebigen, kundenorientierten Umgebung wohlfühlt. Sie werden Teil eines unternehmerisch denkenden, stetig wachsenden Teams, das Marken und Rechtehalter dabei unterstützt, intelligentere und effektivere Entscheidungen zu treffen**.** Wir verbinden gründliche Analysen mit innovativen Denkansätzen, um komplexe Herausforderungen zu bewältigen und neue Chancen zu eröffnen. Von der Gewinnung von Erkenntnissen durch Forschung und Datenanalyse bis hin zur Entwicklung wirkungsvoller Partnerschaftsstrategien unterstützen Sie Kunden dabei, sich in der sich ständig weiterentwickelnden Landschaft von Sport, Unterhaltung und Kultur zurechtzufinden. In dieser Position haben Sie die Aufgabe, Trends mit umsetzbaren Plänen zu verknüpfen, komplexe Projekte sorgfältig zu managen und teamübergreifend zusammenzuarbeiten, um Ergebnisse zu erzielen, die einen echten Mehrwert schaffen. Sie sollten damit vertraut sein, komplexe Daten in klare Erkenntnisse umzuwandeln, und diese Erkenntnisse selbstbewusst in strategische Narrative umsetzen können, die Entscheidungsfindung #J-18808-Ljbffr