Account Director, Sports- Brand Consulting

Proven ability to develop partnership strategies that drive client investment, measurable ROI/ROO, and long-term commercial success.

Demonstrated experience negotiating complex sponsorship agreements and managing partnerships end-to-end from contract execution through activation, measurement, and renewal.

Exceptional client service and relationship management skills across clients, brand partners, internal stakeholders, and external agencies.

Recognized as a strategic thought leader capable of influencing C-suite executives and senior stakeholders with data-driven recommendations.

Experience leading, mentoring, and developing high-performing account teams.

Proven experience managing sponsorship budgets, financial forecasting, P&L responsibility, and reporting.

The annual base salary for this position is in the range of $115,000 to $165,000. This position also is eligible for benefits and 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.

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The CAA Brand Consulting Account Director will lead the day-to-day account team for a key Brand Consulting client, focusing specifically on the strategic concepting, management, and execution of Olympics and Paralympics partnerships.

Additionally, the Account Director will be responsible for bringing proactive strategic ideas, innovative activation concepts, and new commercial opportunities to the client to drive ongoing account growth and brand

Partnership Strategy & Management

Strategic Oversight: Provide senior account leadership in the day-to-day strategy and management of Olympic and Paralympic partnerships, including TOP Sponsors, USOPC, NGBs, and Organizing Committees (OCOGs).

Strategy & Value Creation: Develop and lead comprehensive Olympic partnership strategies, identifying, communicating, and maximizing sponsorship assets to deliver measurable value for clients and secure key stakeholder buy-in.

Rights Holder Negotiations: Lead negotiations with Olympic rights holders—including OCOGs, NOCs/USOPC, NGBs, talent, and beyond—demonstrating a proven history of delivering successful commercial outcomes.

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.