Sports Property Sales Assistant

CAA Club Group•New York, NY

4d•$20 - $22•Onsite

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. The New York office is seeking an Assistant to support two agents based out of New York and Dallas. This role will be involved in the full process of selling sports sponsorships and partnerships. The Assistant is responsible for providing administrative support to two Sports Property Sales Executives, aiding in completion of day-to-day tasks, carrying out industry research, conducting business development initiatives, providing assistance within the partnerships sales process. This role could be right for you if you’re curious about a career in sales and sports partnerships. The right candidate is also highly organized, detail oriented and thrives on providing a high level of customer service. Assistants are an important part of the CAA structure, and it is hoped that the successful candidate will ultimately become a sponsorship sales Executive within the Property Sales group.

Requirements

0-1 years of experience including full-time work or internships
General interest in, and understanding of, the sports sponsorship sales business
Administrative experience in scheduling, phone and email correspondence, calendar management, travel and expenses is preferred
Ability to prioritize a busy workload and manage multiple projects simultaneously
Detail oriented and ability to stay organized
Self-starter who takes initiative to explore and isn’t afraid to ask questions
Professionalism in developing business relationships at all levels
Ability to work independently & on multiple projects simultaneously while managing strict deadlines.
Superior organizational skills & attention to detail
Superior writing, proofreading & editing skills
Proficiency in Microsoft Office, Google Docs, and creating presentations is preferred

Nice To Haves

Proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite or other creative applications and project management experience a plus

Responsibilities

Day-to-day support for the team, including calendar management, travel arrangements, expenses, answering calls, taking notes during calls, meeting and greeting clients
General sponsorship market research
Prospecting new business across emerging companies and industries
Production of presentations for new business and client meetings
Manage a high-volume workload and prioritize time-sensitive tasks
Research and analyze data to create insights and briefings
General assistance to the team with ongoing projects