Account Manager - Golf

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.

About the Department

The Golf group specializes in helping corporations leverage the power and reach of golf through sponsorship and brand activation, primarily through events, VIP hospitality, players, and media relationships. This is a fantastic opportunity for an ambitious professional to grow within a team.

Responsibilities

• Support planning and execution of a wide range of events including national, sports, and entertainment-based, high-touch executive events
• Interact with clients day-to-day and on-site during event execution
• Continually improve the end-to-end client experience, ensuring that all attendee touch points across the event life cycle are delivered with the highest level of quality and consistency
• Support pre-planning, project management, and implementation for events including vendor vetting and selection, requisite event activation plans, and supporting communication documents (i.e., Agendas, Status Updates, Project Plans, Event Overviews, Event Guides, Recaps, etc.)
• Create and adhere to workback schedules, staff guides, event run of shows, and other tracking spreadsheets to provide timely account support and execution
• Facilitate creative approval process (i.e. renderings, signage, POS, etc.)
• Support overall budgeting and accounting, vendor negotiations and agreements, expenses, shipping, and other administrative duties to support the team
• On-site event logistics management and execution including managing registration, overseeing venue and vendor setup, guest gifting operations, and event logistics, etc.
• Travel frequently throughout the year, including nights and weekends to attend events, meetings, perform site visits, etc.; ability to work early mornings and late nights as needed

Requirements

• 1+ years of relevant professional experience
• Adaptable with ability 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
• Polished written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to build strong relationships both internally and externally
• Proactive and solutions oriented
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite and Canva

Preferred Skills

• Bachelor’s Degree in Business Administration or Marketing
• Experience working in the golf industry

Location

This role will be based out of our office in Jacksonville, Florida.

Pay

The annual base salary for this position is in the range of $55,000 to $69,000. This position is also eligible for benefits and a discretionary bonus.