Account Manager - Brand Consulting

Creative Artists Agency•New York, NY

7d•$87,000 - $115,000•Hybrid

About The Position

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 Account Manager will play a key role with one of our Brand Consulting clients, a leading global technology company. The Manager will lead the day-to-day management and activation strategy of marquee partnerships in the brands portfolio with a special focus on F1.The candidate will interface day-to-day with the client and will work cross-functionally with internal/external partners, vendors, clients and agencies. The Account Manager will work in lockstep with our internal team and client in the conception, management and activation of these partnerships. The role includes strategy development, research, ideation, and activation planning; leading the inter-agency teams to successful execution.

Requirements

5+ years experience in sports & entertainment consulting environment, agency, property or brand – specifically within F1 space
Established relationships with properties and entities
Best-in-class client servicing and relationship building, across partners, clients and internal/external stakeholders
Experience working with high-profile Talent and Athletes
Experience managing junior team
Project management and big picture thinking abilities while also being creative
Proficient in Excel, PowerPoint, Google Docs and suite of products
Proficient in budget development, tracking & reconciling
Ability to lead and execute partnership deals, from contract negotiations to partner fulfillment, across major League, Team, and Talent deals
Ability to lead and influence the client with opinions as a subject matter expert
Ability to “think on one’s feet” in a fast-paced, agency environment
Ability to balance and progress multiple projects and project components at one time, on tight timelines
Solution-oriented
Ability to travel and attend work events outside normal business hours on an as needed basis
Exceptional verbal and written communication skills
Exceptional attention to detail
Bachelor’s Degree in Marketing, Business, Communications or similar discipline preferred

Responsibilities

Partnership Management
Day-to-day management of sports and entertainment properties with a special focus on a Global F1 partnership including communication directly with properties, organization of project plans and asset tracking documents
Lead overall planning of campaigns, events and activations, working with internal account team, client team and external agencies
Aid in development & manage day to day execution of property-specific programs, contractual assets, promotions & experiential activations
Maintain project and asset trackers including timelines, ensuring team deliverables are submitted on schedule
Oversee & facilitate the creative development process of marketing materials, experiential assets and event-related creative (includes briefing designers & obtaining internal & client approvals)
Work with CAA Data & Analytics to assist with development and execution of measurement evaluation annually
Work with other team functions (e.g. Creative, Experiential, Strategy, Insights / trends, etc.) to ensure goals and objectives are met
Develop and deliver compelling written and verbal communications
Create presentations for key meetings internally and externally
Track activation budgets with accountability for reporting
Develop relationships across CAA to find and promote new opportunities to client
Develop and manage partnership asset tracker
Manage inbound partnership valuations
Activation / Events
Create presentations to “sell in” activation concepts to client
Work with interagency teams to make sure property and talent assets are being utilized in experiential concepts
Liaise and oversee external partners for property with external partners for production shoots
Track activation budgets, process invoices and reconcile budgets
Develop & manage detailed timelines, run of shows, inventory lists, and contact lists for activations
Prepare marketing and communication materials for activation planning
Work with agency creative team to concept and produce creative materials for events (i.e. signage, collateral, social media graphics, etc.)
Travel to oversee activations or content shoots
Regularly research and proactively identify potential future activation concepts based on pop-culture and industry knowledge