Account Manager, Sports - Brand Consulting

Job Description

Who We Are

Creative Artists Agency (CAA) is the leading entertainment and sports agency, with global expertise in filmed and live entertainment, digital media, publishing, sponsorship sales and endorsements, licensing, media finance, consumer investing, fashion, trademark licensing, and philanthropy.  Distinguished by its culture of collaboration and exceptional client service, CAA’s diverse workforce identifies, innovates, and amplifies opportunities for the people and organizations that shape culture and inspire the world.  The trailblazer of the agency business, CAA was the first to build a sports business, create an investment bank, launch a venture fund, found technology start-up companies, establish a philanthropic arm, build a business in China, and form a brand marketing services division, among other innovations. 

The Role

The CAA Brand Consulting Account Manager will play a key role in one of our largest Brand Consulting clients, a financial services company. The Account Manager will work in lock-step with our internal team and client counterpart to support in concepting, managing and executing a series of high-end hospitality events for client customers. The role includes research and brainstorming on culinary, sports, entertainment, arts, culture and destination “money can’t buy” event concepts that will be compelling to the client and event attendees. This position will require an extreme level of attention to detail, strong organizational habits, and a passion for event planning and hospitality. This role will require event attendance, and the ideal candidate will feel comfortable acting as a “host” at events; engaging in professional conversations with clients and guests alike, and going the extra mile to deliver a memorable experience for customers.

Responsibilities

• Serve as a leader among the internal team, with direct management responsibilities for junior team members

• Provide support to the Director, helping drive initiatives forward and ensuring seamless coordination across all workstreams

• Draft and deliver presentations to “sell in” event concepts to client, including event research, planning, and initial budgeting

• Conduct thorough, detail-oriented reviews of all team deliverables to ensure accuracy, consistency, and quality prior to Director-level approval

• Prepare and share strong and thoughtful POV’s on best practices and recommendations for client

• Develop & manage detailed timelines, run of shows, inventory lists, and contact lists for each event

• Oversee timelines, workstreams, and deliverables across internal teams and external partners to ensure deadlines are met

• Liaise with various vendors and partners for event services (i.e. content capture, A/V, transportation, catering, gifting, etc.)

• Lead Talent negotiations and support of client contracting process, including drafting deal memos and reviewing contracts

• Prepare marketing and communication materials for event promotion

• Leverage and develop strong external network of industry contacts that can lead to event concept generation

• Assist with sourcing, packing, and mailing customer gifts

• Work with agency creative team to concept and produce creative materials for events (i.e. signage, collateral, social media graphics, etc.)

• Travel to event locations for location scouting and event execution (events occur Nationwide, with 7 key markets, plus potential for International event attendance and planning)

• Regularly research and proactively identify future event concepts based on pop-culture and industry knowledge

• Build relationships with outside agency partners to keep a pulse on upcoming opportunities that may be relevant to the program

• Simultaneously plan, manage and execute multiple events at different life stages at the same time

• Create a strong rapport and relationship with key clients, becoming a trusted resource and advisor

• Contribute to team morale and culture with a passion for work and executional excellence

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree preferably in Marketing, Communications or similar discipline

• At least 4-6+ years of relevant experience; prior experience involving event planning or corporate hospitality is preferred

• Management experience in mentoring and training team members

• Ability to travel and be on-site at events monthly, including International destinations (bi-annually)

• Ability to quickly learn client industry, CAA responsibilities and CAA operational processes such as finance, legal and ops procedures

• Strong grammar, proofreading, and editing skills, with a keen eye for detail and consistency across all written materials

• Possess a strong financial acumen with the ability to accurately manage and reconcile large and multiple budgets

• Strong understanding and “pulse” on current events, pop-culture trends, and happenings – especially in the sports, arts, entertainment and culinary fields

• Must be proficient in MS Office

• Extremely detail-oriented and organized

• Curious and creative

• Ability to balance and progress multiple projects and project components at one time, on tight timelines

• Comfortable with light public speaking responsibilities at events (such as welcome remarks, event facilitation, addressing guests, etc.)

Location

This role will be hybrid, located in our New York office.

Compensation

The annual base salary for this position is in the range of $85,000 to $115,000. This position also is eligible for benefits and discretionary bonus. Ultimately, the salary may vary based upon, but not limited to, relevant experience, time in role, business sector, and geographic location, among other criteria. Please talk with a CAA Recruiter to learn more.

Creative Artists Agency, LLC (the “Company”) is committed to a policy of Equal Employment Opportunity and will not discriminate on the basis of race (inclusive of traits historically associated with race, including hair texture and protective hairstyles), color, religion, creed, gender or sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding or related medical conditions), national origin, ancestry, age, physical disability, mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, family and medical care leave status, military or veteran status, marital status, family status, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, political affiliation, an employee’s or their dependent’s reproductive health decision making (e.g., the decision to use or access a particular drug, device or medical service), or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.

The absence of a permanent address is not a bar to employment. The Company does not discriminate against individuals based on housing status, including the absence of a fixed address.The Company also complies with the Americans with Disabilities Act and applicable state and local laws with regard to providing reasonable accommodation for qualified individuals with disabilities.

CAA does not accept unsolicited resumes from third-party recruiters unless they were contractually engaged by CAA to provide candidates for a specified opening. Any such employment agency, person or entity that submits an unsolicited resume does so with the acknowledgement and agreement that CAA will have the right to hire that applicant at its discretion without any fee owed to the submitting employment agency, person or entity.