Sports - Golf - Account Manager

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 Department

The Golf group specializes in helping corporations leverage the power and reach of golf through sponsorship and brand activation, primarily through events, VIP hospitality, players and media relationships. This is a fantastic opportunity for an ambitious professional to grow within a team.

The Role

The Account Manager will have direct client relationships and support both event and sponsorship activation programs across the client's robust sponsorship portfolio including their Title Sponsorship and Official Marketing Partnership with the LPGA Tour, PGA TOUR and LPGA Tour Ambassador roster, events/hospitality, DE&I initiatives and more. The role will be responsible for supporting the day-to-day account team across various event activations, budgeting and accounting, reporting, and traveling for several events.

Responsibilities
• Yearlong planning for client's title sponsorship
• Serve in various roles for client ambassador outings, including pre-event and post-event event collateral process, on-site support, and post-event recapping as necessary
• Provide counsel for internal accounting and invoicing
• Advise on event signage, branding, media advertising and all branding; Works closely with in-house creative on all elements
• Serve as liaison with the vendors, partners and venues on behalf of client; negotiate contracts and event specific details including event spaces, golf courses, etc.
• Manage hospitality and guest programs i.e., book travel, gifting, plan evening functions
• Serve in hospitality / client facing role at events
• Provide and summarize data in support of analytics reporting; work closely with internal analytics team
• Travel required

Qualifications
• 3+ years' experience in direct client facing hospitality/events/marketing
• Bachelor's Degree in Business Administration , Marketing or relevant discipline, or equivalent experience
• Direct client servicing experience and strong relationships building skills
• Strong negotiating skills with vendors/partners
• High level organization skills and document creation abilities
• Analytical with creative problem-solving abilities
• Proactive approach
• Support and service mentality
• Experience in the golf industry preferred

Location

This role is based out of the Jacksonville, FL office and is required
onsite Monday - Friday.

Compensation

The annual base salary for this position is in the range of $50,000-$ 65,000.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 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-gmybo6-216-73-216-187-42 in your application.