Brand Consulting - Account Executive - Hospitality

Job Description

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 an iconic telecom brand focused on suite hosting our clients-owned suites based in Seattle. The Account Executive will be responsible for the day-to-day management and execution of suite night hosting. The candidate will interface day-to-day with the client and will work cross-functionally with internal teams, external vendors, clients, and property partners.

The Department

CAA Brand Consulting is a strategy-led, full-service marketing agency with expertise in Cultural and Consumer Insights, Data and Analytics, Talent/Influencer and Property Partnership Advisory, Experiential, Social Impact, Creative Services, and Content and Digital Strategy. These integrated capabilities come together to offer solutions from planning through execution, and we pull in a collective perspective of expertise with each client brief to ensure we are tapping into diverse thinking and building strategies reflective of the marketplace and culture we work within.

Responsibilities
• On-site lead for multi-night suite hosting
• Work with clients, vendors, and internal teams to ensure consistent & comprehensive communication & flawless execution
• Support in the development & management of timelines, run of show, food & beverage management, gifting, suite branding, budget management & reconciliation, etc.
• Support with compiling materials for weekly reports, activation decks, post-event recaps, case studies, required client follow-ups, and status documents/project plans
• On-site event logistics support such as inventory maintenance, premium procurement, brand ambassador manual development & training, etc.
• Ensure all agency, client & venue protocols are being followed including vendor agreements, accounting processes, recaps, etc.
• Utilize agency resources appropriately and efficiently
• Demonstrate the highest level of critical thinking with a focus on proactiveness and attention to detail
• Support client's online ticketing request and distribution platform to track multiple sporting and entertainment events containing over 30,000 tickets
• Support in ticket troubleshooting, identifying, and resolving frequent encounters when accessing tickets.

Requirements
• 1+ years experience in sports & entertainment experiential and/or event marketing
• General understanding of current brand consulting & experiential/hospitality marketing industry
• Demonstrated experience in positions requiring discretion, judgment, tact, and poise and you are absolutely reliable and trustworthy
• Demonstrates the highest level of critical thinking with a focus on proactiveness and the 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 and 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 Bachelor's degree in Arts, Business, or equivalent work experience

Preferred

Work experience at an experiential agency or hospitality experience preferred

Location

Based out of Seattle, this role is remote and will require onsite venue support in the Seattle Regional Area.

Compensation

The annual base salary for this position is in the range of $68,000-$73,000. This position also is eligible for benefits and a discretionary bonus. Ultimately, the salary may vary based upon, but not limited to, relevant experience, time in the role, business sector, and geographic location, among other criteria. Please talk with a CAA Recruiter to learn more.

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 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.

Jobcode: Reference SBJ-g6o66n-13-59-236-101-42 in your application.