Senior 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 Senior Account Manager will play a key role in one of our largest Brand Consulting clients, a financial services company. The Senior Account 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.

Responsibilities

• Lead day-to-day management of sports and entertainment partnerships, serving as a primary client and property contact and owning project plans, timelines, and asset tracking

• Plan and execute campaigns, events, and activations end-to-end, partnering with internal teams, clients, and external agencies

• Develop and manage property-specific programs, including contractual assets, promotions, and experiential activations

• Co-develop integrated sponsorship activation strategies, bringing digital, social, PR, retail, and experiential channels to life

• Provide proactive recommendations and POVs tied to client business and brand objectives, influencing decision-making

• Oversee creative development and approvals for marketing, experiential, and event-related assets

• Manage multiple workstreams or full programs, including activation budgets and internal processes (Legal, Finance, Procurement)

• Collaborate with Data & Analytics to support measurement and performance evaluation

• Support organic growth and new business efforts through insights, research, and pitch support

• Develop and deliver clear, compelling communications and presentations for internal and external stakeholders

• Build strong relationships across CAA to identify and promote new opportunities for clients

• Mentor junior team members, fostering collaboration and best practices

Qualifications

• 5+ years of relevant experience 

• Ability to travel and be on site at events (in and outside of normal business hours)

• Ability to develop relationships across the CAA enterprise

• Strong, established industry (sports & entertainment) relationships

• Solutions oriented / resourceful (strong network of vendor partners)

• Demonstrated ability to autonomously manage at least (1) client project

• Can speak to CAA Brand Consulting offerings

• Strong negotiation skills

• Strong PowerPoint & Excel

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

• BA or BS strongly 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 $89,000 to $130,000. 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.

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