Director, Marketing & Brand Partnerships - CAA Hockey

About the role

The Director of Marketing and Brand Partnerships will work alongside Hockey Leadership to guide the Off-Ice division of CAA Hockey. This role will oversee the Marketing and Client Servicing team, develop strategic partnerships, and manage new business opportunities.

Responsibilities

• Develop partnership strategies for CAA Hockey clients
• Identify, secure, and execute new brand partnerships, endorsement opportunities, and marketing deals for clients
• Lead, manage, and develop the Marketing and Client Servicing team; build strategy and provide support in client servicing, deal execution, partnership activations, campaigns, appearances, and sponsorship deliverables
• Collaborate with On-Ice Agents and internal partners to execute on client marketing initiatives
• Develop relationships throughout CAA to identify and create additional opportunities for clients
• Develop creative strategies to grow client visibility and commercial opportunities
• Stay current on market trends, athlete marketing opportunities, emerging platforms, and brand partnership strategies
• Travel required based on client, event, and partnership opportunities

Qualifications

• 10+ years of experience in sports marketing, athlete marketing, brand partnerships, or talent representation
• Strong background in partnership development, negotiations, and client servicing
• Proven leadership experience managing teams and staff
• Excellent communication, organizational, and relationship-building skills
• Established network across brands, agencies, and the sports marketing industry
• Hockey industry knowledge preferred
• Entrepreneurial mindset with the ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment

Benefits

This position is eligible for benefits and a discretionary bonus. The annual base salary range for this position is $202,000 - $237,000 in Los Angeles, CA. The absence of a permanent address is not a bar to employment. The Company does not discriminate against individuals based on housing status, including the absence of a fixed address. 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.