Manager, Partnerships - Sports APAC

Job Description

THE AGENCY

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, 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 organisations 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.

Named Most Valuable Sports Agency by Forbes for eight consecutive years, CAA represents more than 2,000 of the world's top athletes in football, baseball, basketball, hockey, soccer, in addition to coaches, on-air broadcasters, and sports personalities and works in the areas of broadcast rights, corporate marketing initiatives, social impact, and sports properties for sales and sponsorship opportunities. Founded in 1975, CAA is headquartered in Los Angeles, and has offices in New York, Nashville, Memphis, Chicago, Miami, London, Munich, Geneva, Stockholm, Shanghai, Singapore and Beijing, among other locations globally.
OVERVIEW

The CAA Singapore office is seeking a Manager, Partnerships to join their growing CAA Sports - APAC team. In this role, you will be responsible for providing administrative and sales support to the Sports Executives, carrying out research, preparing presentations and connecting with prospective brand partners with the ultimate aim of establishing new partnerships for our Sports Property (teams, governing bodies) and Sports Talent clients. Some Property clients include Formula 1, Red Bull Racing, Madison Square Garden (New York Knicks, NY Rangers), LA Clippers, Riot Games (League of Legends), USTA, USGA; and Talent clients include some of the biggest names in sport.

These roles are an important part of the CAA structure, and it is hoped that the successful candidate will, in time, become an Executive within the company.

This is a fantastic opportunity to be a part of a leading, fast paced, successful and international sports and entertainment agency. You will work alongside an experienced group of sports professionals, learn how the commercial sports industry works and make a direct contribution to CAA as well as its core clients.

Key tasks and responsibilities will include:
• Cold outreaching brands to generate new business leads.
• General market research / analysis as required on: Clients, Industries, Brands, Contacts, Territories, Legislation.
• Prospecting new and relevant business opportunities.
• Creating new business pitch presentations.
• Creating client meeting update presentations.
• Providing general assistance to the team with ongoing projects for our broad client base.
• Day-to-day support for the team, including diary management, travel arrangements, general administrative support.

QUALIFICATIONS/REQUIREMENTS
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills at a professional level in English and 1 other Asian language (Mandarin preferred).
• Experience in working in Asia and pitching to Asian businesses.
• Must have previous relevant experience in a similar function.
• Excellent organisational skills.
• Must be meticulous and have an excellent eye for detail.
• Ability to prioritise a busy workload and multi-task.
• Experience in working across multiple internal teams.
• Ability to develop business relationships at all levels, with a focus on prospecting brands.
• General understanding of the marketing and partnerships industry, ideally in sports sponsorships.
• Previous experience in sales or client facing roles, especially in the Asia Pacific region is desirable.

Jobcode: Reference SBJ-d2vze2-18-223-106-114-42 in your application.