Sr. Account Executive, 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 Sr. Account Executive will play a key role with one of our Brand Consulting clients, a leading global technology company. The Manager will lead the day-to-day management and activation strategy of marquee partnerships in the brands portfolio with a special focus on F1.The candidate will interface day-to-day with the client and will work cross-functionally with internal/external partners, vendors, clients and agencies.

 

The Sr. Account Executive will work in lockstep with our internal team and client in the conception, management and activation of these partnerships. The role includes strategy development, research, ideation, and activation planning; leading the inter-agency teams to successful execution.

Responsibilities

• Own the day-to-day management of key partnerships, serving as the primary point of contact

• General research as required on: talent, industry trends, competitors, properties, brands, and territories

• Ability to own projects from start to finish with minimal oversight 

• Develop high-quality presentations to support client meetings and client-facing deliverables

• Mentor junior team members and play a supporting role in their growth, learning, and overall development

• Oversee account finances including budgets, expenses, invoices, booking reports, check request, retainer fees, and revenue trackers

• Strong project management skills, with the ability to oversee and support the development of various projects including competitive reports

• Experience with long-term strategic partnership planning and an ability to think outside the box to expand client reach in the sports and entertainment landscape 

• Ability to lead client calls and present in meetings with key stakeholders

• Oversee on-site event experiences and manage applicable vendor relationships

• Ability to work cross-functionally with key internal CAA BC functions as well as across the agency

• 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

• 3+ years of relevant experience in marketing and brand partnerships

• On-site event work and management of high-profile partnerships with professional sports teams, leagues (e.g., NFL, NBA), and live music properties strongly preferred. Experience with music festivals is a plus

• Ability to travel and be on site at events (mainly on weekends during the fall/winter)

• Ability to learn client industry and CAA responsibilities

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

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

• Technologically Savvy (MS PowerPoint, Excel, Word, Outlook, Keynote, Photoshop, Google Slides/Sheets/Docs, Slack). Social Media/Digitally versed

• Extremely detail-oriented

• Curious and creative

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

• BA or BS preferred

Location

This role will be located in our New York office. The Brand Consulting department offers a flexible work schedule and requires a minimum three days per week on-site.

 

Compensation

The annual base salary for this position is in the range of $71,000 to $90,000. 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.