Manager - Brand Solutions

Loaded and Open World are market leaders in gaming talent management and strategic brand consultancy in all of our business endeavors we aim to provide high-value services to support the development, marketing, and growth of the video gaming industry and community.

Below covers everything you need to know about what this opportunity entails, as well as what is expected from applicants.

Over the past 8 years, across our roster of exclusive talent and broad marketing consulting capabilities, we have worked with world-leading brands including Netflix, Universal Music Group, Pepsi, Activision, Amazon, Spotify, Samsung, Gillette, Google, Journey's, and Adidas to either build or deepen their connection to gamers.

More recently, we have built out a proprietary Discord product called Fan Dynamics, which offers unique analytics, audience insights, and community management tools for creators, brands, musicians, and more.

We're a no BS, fast-moving, creative company that seeks people who are, first and foremost, interested in bettering the industry at large.

We're authentically human, relentless, award-winning, and in this business to fight on behalf of those who've put their trust in us, no matter the arena.

We believe that gaming is one of the great connectors, and the communities that grow here change lives, move the culture forward, and bring tremendous value to the brands, creators, and fans that participate in it.

If that sounds like you, keep reading.

Looking for a Manager of Brand Solutions, Open World

Our Open World team is looking for an ambitious Manager who will play a vital role in supporting our account executives in delivering top-notch services to our brand clients.

Projects will include delivering gaming and cultural marketing strategies, running influencer campaigns, weaponizing data and insights, and more.

This role is designed to provide hands-on experience and exposure to various aspects of account management within a fast-paced environment.

This candidate will work closely with account executives to learn the ropes and become an indispensable part of the team.

Reporting to the SVP of Brand Solutions, Open World, the ideal candidate will be able to impress our brand partners with their highly organized approach and ability to see various projects through from start to finish seamlessly.

While their focus will mostly be on tactical execution, they will need to apply a strategic lens to how we support our clients, understanding that even the smallest tasks always ladder up to a larger picture.

On any given day you might...

• Manage regular communication with brand clients, responding to their requests, and providing updates on project statuses
• Support account executives in coordinating project timelines, deliverables, and cross-functional resources to ensure timely and successful execution
• Handle administrative tasks such as preparing meeting agendas, taking meeting minutes, scheduling calls, sharing weekly status updates with clients, and other documentation
• Manage interdepartmental communication within the company to execute needs of brand clients
• Manage key contacts and relationships, including independent contractors and / or vendors integral to execution of brand initiatives
• Keep pulse on the success metrics and reporting of campaigns, with the ability to take the results and deliver narratives for clients within comprehensive wrap reports
• Participate in brainstorming sessions for building brand strategies and other creative campaign needs
• Cultivate strong relationships with clients and internal stakeholders, understanding the nuance and tact necessary to manage those relationships toward collective success
• Ability to demonstrate problem solving in the face of any unexpected challenges
• Deepen your knowledge of Open World’s full scope of services, industry trends, culture-driving creators and emerging platforms

Ideally, you have...

• Excellent written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills
• Exceptional organizational skills including attention to detail and multitasking skills
• A self-driven work ethic with team-focused coordination
• Proactive attitude with a willingness to learn and take on new challenges
• Deep knowledge of culture leading industries and trends
• Prior experience working on brand campaigns with influencers or within lifestyle / brand marketing

You earn bonus points if you have...

• 3+ years of experience working in brand marketing and / or brand consulting or at an agency
• Exceptional understanding of culture and trends within gaming, music, skate, surf and more

Benefits

• Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
• Company-paid life insurance, short term and long term disability insurance
• 401k plan with 4% company matching
• Flexible work schedule
• Unlimited PTO
• Dog-Friendly Office
• Cell Phone, and Internet Service coverage
• Team Events

Loaded Holdings, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, or protected Veteran status.

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