Account Manager, F1 Hospitality - Brand Consulting

Job Description

THE AGENCY

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, 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 organisations 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.

Named Most Valuable Sports Agency by Forbes for eight consecutive years, CAA represents more than 2,000 of the world's top athletes in football, baseball, basketball, hockey, soccer, in addition to coaches, on-air broadcasters, and sports personalities and works in the areas of broadcast rights, corporate marketing initiatives, social impact, and sports properties for sales and sponsorship opportunities. Founded in 1975, CAA is headquartered in Los Angeles, and has offices in New York, Nashville, Memphis, Chicago, Miami, London, Munich, Geneva, Stockholm, Shanghai, and Beijing, among other locations globally.
OVERVIEW

Within CAA Brand Consulting we have 200+ specialists working with over 35 leading brands. In London our clients include the likes of Bose, Volvo, Gulf Oil, OPPO and Virgin Money. Our service offering spans across strategy, activation, comms, digital, event & hospitality. We have an exciting opportunity for an Account Manager to join our award-winning team in London.

We are seeking a Formula One hospitality specialist with extensive knowledge and experience developing and running guest management programmes across the F1 season.

THE ROLE

The successful candidate will be able to demonstrate a deep understanding of the requirements and expectations involved in managing a premium hospitality experience in Formula One. Reporting into the Events Director, this individual will be expected to travel to races and support the hospitality operation from programme design to execution.

From pre-race planning and supplier engagement, to managing on-the-ground logistics and paddock club hosting – this role requires an energetic, organised and outgoing individual, that is willing to travel and go the extra mile for our clients.

QUALIFICATIONS/REQUIREMENTS

What does the role involve?
• Working closely with the Events Director in shaping and innovating the Formula 1 global hospitality and event experience
• Management of the client hospitality and guest experience programme from planning to execution
• Responsibility for tracking and utilisation of contractual F1 hospitality assets and ticket allocations
• International travel to deliver in-market guest programmes, including to host and manage senior level guest logistics (as required)
• Establish relationships with key rights holder to meet ongoing approvals and deadlines
• Source, engage and manage suppliers to ensure a seamless guest experience

What are we looking for?
• A F1 hospitality specialist with at least one season's experience travelling to F1 races
• Extensive experience managing complex, international guest programmes on behalf of global partners
• Ability to manage intricate operations both from the office and whilst out in the field
• Calm, organised and solution-orientated with meticulous attention to detail and high standards
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Strong work ethic with the ability to work under pressure and to tight deadlines
• An agency / client servicing background is preferrable but not essential

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.

Jobcode: Reference SBJ-gmvb66-3-17-74-222-42 in your application.