Senior Account Director - Brand Consulting

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 Role

The CAA Brand Consulting Senior Account Director will lead day-to-day account management for key brand consulting clients, with a focus on the strategic development, management, and execution of Olympic partnerships. This role will serve as the primary client interface, oversee and mentor junior team members, and collaborate cross-functionally with internal teams, external vendors, agencies, and properties across the Olympic ecosystem. The Senior Account Director will also be responsible for identifying and advancing new ideas and opportunities for client consideration. Prior Olympic experience is required.

Responsibilities:

• Develop and deliver overarching strategic vision based on brand objectives for the Olympics

• Lead coordination of key stakeholder engagement and involvement including clients, other agencies and Olympics rightsholders

• Negotiate with Olympic rightsholders including OCOGs, NGBs, NOCs, talent and beyond

• Lead overall activation and hospitality planning, pulling in specific functions, as needed

• Demonstrate creative and innovative thought leadership, keeping ahead of trends and providing proactive inspiration and recommendations

• Creation of key project documents such as budgets and briefings

• Oversee the team who will manage the day-to-day partnerships, ensuring continuity across properties and strategic, creative thinking

• Oversee the development of integrated marketing and sponsorship activation plans, showcasing how digital, social, PR, retail and other channels come to life, working with internal account team, client team and external agencies

• Work with internal Data & Analytics Team to oversee the management of measurement evaluation and ideate around ways to expand measurement

• Work with other team functions (e.g. Creative, Experiential, Social Impact, Insights / trends, etc.) to ensure goals and objectives are met

• Act as a resource for the teams in trouble shooting and problem solving

• Lead, manage and inspire a team of direct and indirect team members

• Create presentations for key meetings internally and externally

• Develop and deliver compelling written and verbal communications

• Build, maintain and play key role in driving year over year business and account growth

Qualifications:

• At least 10-12+ years’ experience including negotiating and managing Olympic partnerships

• Ability to travel and be on-site at events

• Experience managing others including conducting performance reviews

• Strong fiscal approach with excellent budget management and forecasting skills

• Must have excellent Excel and PowerPoint skills

• Exceptional verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to negotiate with key stakeholders

• Proven strategic development and stakeholder management/influencing skills

• Strong market and industry knowledge and presence

• Proven thought leader

• Ability to balance and progress multiple projects and project components at one time, often within tight timelines

• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Marketing, Communications, or similar discipline, preferred

Location

This role will be located in our New York or Los Angeles office. The Brand Consulting department offers a flexible work schedule and requires a minimum three days per week on-site.

Compensation

The annual base salary for this position is in the range of $144,000 to $180,000. 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 absence of a permanent address is not a bar to employment. The Company does not discriminate against individuals based on housing status, including the absence of a fixed address.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.

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