Brand Consulting - Account Manager

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 CAA Brand Consulting Account Manager will play a key role in one of our largest Brand Consulting clients, a financial services company. The Manager will lead the day to day management and activation of marquee sports and entertainment properties in the brands portfolio. The candidate will interface day to day with the client and will work cross functionally with internal/external vendors, clients and agencies.

Essential Functions:

• Develop relationships across CAA to find and promote new opportunities to client
• Day to day management of existing marquee sports, lifestyle and entertainment partnerships including communication directly with properties, organization of project plans and asset tracking documents
• Oversee & facilitate the creative development process of marketing materials, experiential assets and event-related creative (includes briefing designers & obtaining internal & client approvals)
• Assist with recommendation, negotiation and management of talent deals
• Work with other CAA and client functions/departments (e.g. Brand, Content, Media, Experiential, etc.) to ensure goals and objectives are met
• Track activation budgets with accountability for reporting
• Work with CAA Data & Analytics and client analytics teams to assist with development and execution of measurement evaluation annually
• Develop and deliver compelling written and verbal communications
• Aid in development of integrated marketing and sponsorship activation plans, showcasing how digital, social, PR, retail and other channels come to life
• Aid in development & manage day to day execution of property-specific programs, contractual assets, promotions & experiential activations
• Create presentations for key meetings internally and externally
• Lead overall planning of campaigns, events and activations, working with internal account team, client team and external agencies

Requirements:

• Established relationships with properties and entities in the sports & entertainment marketing world
• Strong negotiation skills
• Solution oriented
• Project management and big picture thinking abilities while also being creative
• Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent preferred
• 5+ years’ experience in sports & entertainment consulting environment, agency, property or brand
• Ability to balance and progress multiple projects and project components at one time, on tight timelines
• Best-in-class client servicing and relationship building
• Exceptional attention to detail
• Ability to “think on one’s feet” in a fast-paced, agency environment
• Proficient in Excel & PowerPoint
• Exceptional verbal and written communication skills
• Strong organization skills
• Ability to travel and attend work events outside normal business hours on an as needed basis

Location

This role will be located in our New York offices. This role is remote Monday and Fridays with the expectation of working onsite Tuesday - Thursday.

Compensation

The annual base salary for this position is in the range of $80,000 - $100,000. 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.

This role is a one-year-long temporary assignment with eligibility to be converted to full-time regular employment.

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 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.