Brand Consulting - Manager, Experiential

divh2Manager, Experiential/h2pCreative 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, CAAs 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./ppCAA 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./ppThe Manager, Experiential will support the internal Experiential team, as well as clients, in the following responsibilities outlined. This role will work cross-functionally with internal/external properties, vendors, clients, and agencies, to bring brand activations to life for consumers across various national and local sports sponsorships./ppResponsibilities:/pulliDeliver best-in-class, business-driving experiential opportunities, ideas, and activation for brand clients./liliContributes to the department by keeping a finger on the pulse of the latest developments in the Experiential Marketing space by identifying and implementing new, cutting-edge technologies./liliLead CAAs efforts in developing and maintaining relationships with world-class vendors, fabricators

technology partners./liliParticipate in and contribute to project planning/development meetings and internal/external status meetings./liliWork with internal cross-functional teams from brief, through pre-production, and onsite execution to ensure the highest quality and smoothest operation of the overall activation./liliHelp identify and vet third-party vendors (per event scope/type), request and negotiate bids, select, hire, and manage vendors

vendor contracts, payments, and deliverables; monitor and evaluate vendor performance./liliCollaborate with the internal Account Team to deliver breakthrough activation ideas that deliver against client objectives and meet sponsorship guidelines and regulations for execution./liliSupports all Event Production needs to ensure world-class execution (i.e., premiums, fabrication, event staffing, print signage, etc.)./liliCollaborates on project-based brand client experiential initiatives from start to finish (briefing to execution)./liliWork with clients, vendors, and internal teams to ensure consistent

comprehensive cross-functional communication./liliDevelop creative briefs for experiential activations, lead briefing and review process with internal teams, and facilitate creative approval process (i.e., renderings, signage, POS, etc.)./liliDevelop

manage timelines, run of show, budgets

reconciliation for experiential activations./liliManage on-site event logistics from planning through execution./liliEstablish effective relationships across agency multi-disciplinary teams./liliUtilize agency resources appropriately and efficiently to ensure all agency protocols are being followed, including vendor agreements, accounting processes, recaps, etc./liliDemonstrate the highest level of critical thinking with focus on proactiveness and attention to detail./li/ulpRequirements:/pulliBachelors Degree plus 3-5 years of experience in sports

entertainment experiential and/or event marketing./liliUnderstanding of how brand sponsorships work in sports

entertainment, from negotiation through execution, management, and event production./liliRelationship-building skills./liliCreative and strategic thinker./liliStrong writing and presentation skills./liliProficient in Excel

PowerPoint./liliWillingness to work early mornings or late nights to accommodate weekends and holidays (if applicable)./liliMust be able to lift heavy boxes and items up to 30 lbs./liliAbility to work in the NYC office; minimum of 3 days per week./li/ulpLocation:/ppThe Brand Consulting department offers a flexible work schedule and requires a minimum of three days per week on-site at our New York City office./ppCompensation:/ppThe annual base salary for this position is in the range of $91,000 - $109,000. This position is also eligible for benefits and a discretionary bonus. Ultimately, the salary 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./p/div