Sports Property Sales Assistant

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 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.

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

Qualifications

• 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

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

Location

• On-Site in New York, NY, United States

Compensation

The base hourly rate for this position is in the range of $20.00-22.00. This position also is eligible for benefits and discretionary bonus. Ultimately, wages 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.

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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.CAA does not accept unsolicited resumes from third-party recruiters unless they were contractually engaged by CAA to provide candidates for a specified opening. Any such employment agency, person or entity that submits an unsolicited resume does so with the acknowledgement and agreement that CAA will have the right to hire that applicant at its discretion without any fee owed to the submitting employment agency, person or entity.