Brand Consulting - Senior Account Director

CAA is seeking a Senior Account Director for its Brand Consulting department to lead the strategic vision, management, and activation of marquee sports and entertainment properties in the brands portfolio. The ideal candidate will have strong sponsorship negotiation experience and be able to spearhead a fully integrated team across the entire portfolio.

Requirements

• 10-12+ years of relevant experience
• Proven experience negotiating net new sponsorship deals in the sports and entertainment industry
• Experience with global sports properties, music and festival partners highly preferred
• Excellent client service experience, preferably within an agency environment
• Ability to travel and be on site at events
• Proven people management experience
• Strong fiscal approach with excellent budget management and forecasting skills
• Exceptional verbal and written communication skills
• Proven strategic development and stakeholder management/influence skills
• Strong market and industry knowledge and presence
• Thought leadership
• Understanding of the client’s industry and latest developments
• Strong negotiation skills
• Strong PowerPoint & Excel
• Ability to balance and progress multiple projects and project components at one time, on tight timelines
• BA or BS strongly preferred

Benefits

• Flexible work schedule
• Annual base salary in the range of $144,000 - $185,000
• Eligible for benefits and discretionary bonus