Account Executive, Hospitality - Sports, 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

This role will work as an Account Executive on the Hospitality team responsible for supporting the day to day management and execution of marquee hosted experiences. The candidate will interface day to day with the client and will work cross functionally with internal teams, external vendors, clients and property partners.

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

Qualifications

• 1-2+ years’ experience in sports, entertainment or hospitality marketing 

• General understanding of current brand consulting & hospitality marketing industry

• Work experience at an experiential agency or hospitality experience preferred

• 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 Bac