Brand Consulting - Sr. Account Manager, Venue Management College / SEC Partnerships

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 technology services company. The Senior Manager will lead the day-to-day management and activation of marquee sports 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. This role will report to an Account Director.

The Department

CAA Brand Consulting is a strategy-led, full-service marketing agency with expertise in Cultural and Consumer Insights, Data and Analytics, Talent/Influencer and Property Partnership Advisory, Experiential, Social Impact, Creative Services, and Content and Digital Strategy. These integrated capabilities come together to offer solutions from planning through execution, and we pull in a collective perspective of expertise with each client brief to ensure we are tapping into diverse thinking and building strategies reflective of the marketplace and culture we work within.

Responsibilities:

Multi-Project Management
• Manage multiple projects, programs and budgets autonomously
• Oversee & facilitate the creative development process of marketing materials, experiential assets and event-related creative (includes briefing designers & obtaining internal & client approvals)
• Work with other team functions (e.g. Creative, Experiential, Social Impact, Insights / trends, etc.) to ensure goals and objectives are met

Building Client Trust
• Primary point of contact for client for assigned projects
• Create presentations for key meetings internally and externally

Building Strategic Partnerships
• Develop relationships across CAA to find and promote new opportunities to client

Management Skills
• Lead client presentation for projects
• Manage Account staff
• Manage budget development, cost projections, tracking & reconciling
• Track activation budgets with accountability for reporting
• Day to day management of existing marquee entertainment partnerships including communication directly with properties, organization of project plans and asset tracking documents
• Develop and deliver compelling written and verbal communications

Account Leadership
• Lead client calls and provides expert opinions
• Lead development of concepts & facilitate creative approval process
• Represent CAA Brand Consulting at key industry events

Initiative
• Assist with recommendation, negotiation and management of talent deals

Qualifications:
• BA or BS strongly preferred or equivalent experience
• 5+ years of relevant agency and/or property experience
• Ability to travel and be on site at events/games
• Exceptional verbal and written communication skills
• Demonstrate highest level of critical thinking with focus on proactiveness and attention to detail
• Expertise in managing projects and budgets
• University level sports and talent experience
• On-site/event management and production experience
• Excellent presentation skills
• Previous experience with managing and developing junior staff members
• Project management expertise
• Sustain relationships with clients and ability to build incremental business opportunities
• Understanding of the client's industry and latest developments and trends

Preferred Skills
• Experience managing and mentoring assistants and/or coordinators.

Location

This role will be based in the Los Angeles office. Hybrid schedule.

Compensation

The annual base salary for this position is in the range of $76,000 -$129,100. 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 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.

Jobcode: Reference SBJ-g4459v-52-15-60-240-42 in your application.