Account Executive, Hospitality - Sports, Brand Consulting

CAA Club Group•Los Angeles, CA

2d•Hybrid

About The Position

This role is for an Account Executive on the Hospitality team at Creative Artists Agency (CAA), a leading entertainment and sports agency. The Account Executive will be responsible for supporting the day-to-day management and execution of marquee hosted experiences. The candidate will interact daily with clients and collaborate cross-functionally with internal teams, external vendors, clients, and property partners. CAA is distinguished by its culture of collaboration and exceptional client service, identifying, innovating, and amplifying opportunities for people and organizations in entertainment, sports, digital media, publishing, sponsorship sales, endorsements, licensing, media finance, consumer investing, fashion, trademark licensing, and philanthropy.

Requirements

1-2+ years’ experience in sports, entertainment or hospitality marketing
General understanding of current brand consulting & hospitality marketing industry
Demonstrated experience in positions requiring discretion, judgment, tact, and poise and you are absolutely reliable and trustworthy
Demonstrates highest level of critical thinking with focus on proactiveness and ability to juggle multiple projects simultaneously while maintaining sharp attention to detail
Team oriented, able to pivot and take on new tasks quickly
Able to prioritize multiple projects with ease, manage deadlines, coordinate key timelines and perform under pressure with strong attention to detail
Not afraid to “pitch in”, “roll up your sleeves” and get it done. You take initiative. No task is too big or too small
Knowledge of working with detailed budgets
Polished written and verbal skills. Strong at communicating in written format through well-crafted email correspondence
Curious; energetic able to pull insights and present research to their direct report
Ability to listen and ask poignant questions
Interested in entertainment and pop culture- follows trends, watches sports, awards shows, reads blogs, etc.
Able to utilize agency resources appropriately and efficiently
Willingness to work early mornings or late nights to accommodate weekends and holidays (if applicable)
Ability to build trust through relationship building, confidence and business acumen
Minimum of a Bachelor’s degree in Arts, Business or equivalent work experience

Nice To Haves

Work experience at an experiential agency or hospitality experience preferred

Responsibilities

Support planning and execution of a wide range of event types – national, sports & entertainment-based, high-touch executive events
Interacting with senior-level, C-suite executives on-site during event execution
Continually improve the end-to-end client experience, ensuring that all attendee touch points across the entire event life cycle are delivered with the highest level of quality and consistency
Research & recommend outside vendors, venue sites, hotels & ground transportation and tracking overall budgets at the event level
Support pre-planning, project management and implementation for events including vendor vetting and selection and requisite event activation plans and supporting communication documents (i.e., Agendas, Status Updates, Project Plans, Event Overviews, Event Guides, Recaps, etc.)
Work with clients, vendors, and internal teams to ensure consistent & comprehensive communication
Facilitate creative approval process (i.e. renderings, signage, POS, etc.)
Develop & manage timelines, run of show, budgets & reconciliation
On-site event logistics management & execution
Ensure all agency protocols are being followed including vendor agreements, accounting processes, recaps, etc.
Utilize agency resources appropriately and efficiently
Demonstrate highest level of critical thinking with focus on proactiveness and attention to detail
A moderate amount of domestic event travel will be required throughout the year, including nights and weekends
Other Administrative and related duties as assigned
Develop and deliver compelling written and verbal communications