Brand Consulting - Senior Account Manager - Sports Talent

Creative Artists Agency; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 103,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading entertainment and sports agency seeks a Senior Account Manager for Sports Talent in Los Angeles. This role involves managing key client relationships, leading talent partnerships, and developing strategies to align with broader sports initiatives. The ideal candidate has strong industry connections and project management skills, with a commitment to delivering exceptional client service.

Benefits

Flexible schedule

Discretionary bonus

Qualifications

• 5-7+ years relevant experience in account management or sports talent.
• Willingness to travel and attend onsite events.
• Experience managing junior staff.

Responsibilities

• Lead sports talent and influencer partnerships.
• Manage talent relationships and partnerships.
• Develop talent strategies based on client briefs.

Skills

Communication

Project Management

Critical Thinking

Attention to Detail

Industry Connections

Education

BA or BS preferred

Job description

Brand Consulting - Senior Account Manager - Sports Talent

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About Us

Creative Artists Agency (CAA) is the leading entertainment and sports agency, with expertise in filmed and live entertainment, digital media, publishing, sponsorship sales and endorsements, licensing, media finance, consumer investing, fashion, trademark licensing, and philanthropy. Known for its culture of collaboration and exceptional client service, CAA’s diverse workforce identifies and amplifies opportunities that shape culture and inspire the world. CAA pioneered many industry innovations, including building a sports business, creating an investment bank, launching a venture fund, and more.

Job Description

The CAA Brand Consulting - Sr. Account Manager - Sports Talent will play a key role managing one of our largest clients, a technology services company. The role involves co-leading all sports talent initiatives, managing talent partnerships, and aligning talent strategy with broader sports and entertainment strategies. The candidate will interface with clients, work cross-functionally with athlete representation, internal teams, vendors, and agencies, and lead client relationships.

Responsibilities

1. Lead sports talent and influencer partnerships
2. Manage talent relationships and partnerships
3. Coordinate with Entertainment Talent counterparts for program consistency
4. Serve as main client contact for talent partnership projects
5. Develop talent strategies based on client briefs
6. Manage multiple projects and budgets independently
7. Develop concepts and facilitate creative approval processes
8. Lead client calls and presentations
9. Manage budgets and track expenses
10. Oversee talent activation plans and project organization
11. Negotiate and manage talent deals
12. Oversee creative development of marketing materials
13. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to meet goals
14. Communicate effectively in writing and verbally
15. Create presentations for internal and external meetings
16. Track activation budgets and report on performance
17. Build relationships to promote new opportunities
18. Support and manage internal team members

Qualifications

• BA or BS preferred or equivalent experience
• 5-7+ years relevant experience
• Willingness to travel and attend onsite events
• Strong industry connections, especially in sports and athlete representation
• Excellent communication skills
• Critical thinking and attention to detail
• Project and budget management skills
• Experience managing junior staff
• Understanding of industry trends

Preferred Skills

• Experience at a sports agency, league, or brand in talent programming
• Knowledge of baseball or collegiate sports talent preferred

Location & Compensation

This role offers a flexible schedule with three days onsite in Los Angeles or New York. The salary range is $103,000 - $125,000 annually, plus benefits and discretionary bonus, based on experience and location.

Equal Opportunity Employment

CAA is committed to diversity and equal opportunity, and complies with applicable laws regarding accommodations for individuals with disabilities.