Account Executive - Football Partnerships

Account Executive

The six-time recipient of the award for "Best in Talent Representation and Management," presented by the Sports Business Journal, CAA Sports represents more than 3,000 of the world's best athletes in such sports as baseball, football, hockey, basketball, and soccer, in addition to coaches, on-air broadcasters, and sports personalities. Beyond traditional athlete representation, CAA Sports provides unique opportunities for clients off the field, in areas including entertainment, licensing, endorsements, speaking, philanthropy, publishing, and video games. CAA Sports also works in the areas of media rights, property sales and sponsorships, brand consulting, venue development and strategic advisory, and executive search, and received the award for "Best in Corporate Consulting" at the 2018 Sports Business Awards, and "Best in Property Consulting, Sales, and Client Service" in 2014, 2016, 2019, 2022, 2024, and 2025.

CAA Sports is a division of leading entertainment and sports agency Creative Artists Agency (CAA). 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, media finance, consumer investing, fashion, brand management and consumer product licensing, executive search, 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. For more information about CAA Sports, visit www.caa.com.

In CAA Brand Consulting we have 200+ specialists working with over 35 leading brands. Our vision is to be the strategic partner for brands in helping them solve their biggest challenges. Our services and connectivity in sport and entertainment allow us to identify, develop, activate and measure partnership strategies that build brands and grow business. In London our clients include the likes of Adobe, Volvo, Salesforce, OKX, Nestle, Expedia and Etihad Airways.

There is also a unique culture within CAA; for a global agency it has a small agency feel, with a great sense of teamwork, ambition, empowerment and entrepreneurialism.

We're offering an exciting opportunity for a driven and talented Account Executive to join our award-winning global Brand Consulting team in London.

We're looking for an ambitious, enthusiasm, and reliable individual who's eager to launch their career in sports and entertainment marketing. Partnerships and sponsorships are powerful ways for brands to connect with new and diverse audiences. The ideal candidate will bring a natural curiosity and passion for how brands engage with popular culture, along with a strategic mindset, proactive attitude, and strong multitasking skills to navigate and manage complex projects effectively.

This is an exciting role servicing two of Brand Consulting's global football accounts. The Account Executive will provide critical support to the wider account team in the planning, development and execution of activation strategies across a range of marketing channels and disciplines. Working alongside an Account Manager, the Account Executive will be responsible for assisting with day-to-day operations, researching ideas, managing projects, event logistics, liaising with rights holders and suppliers, tracking rights and assets, client reporting and general account support.

We are looking for someone that can not only demonstrate the requisite organisational skills and attention to detail to manage the administration of the account but also has the confidence and passion to bring fresh and innovative ideas to the table.

Responsibilities to include:

• Assist the Account Manager with day-to-day operations.
• Assist with tracking, fulfilling and managing sponsorship rights and assets.
• Help research, develop and implement activation plans e.g events, talent appearances, shoots, experiential, hospitality etc.
• Develop creative and critical thinking, and understanding of strategic processes.
• Rights holder, stakeholder and supplier engagement and management.
• Account administration, budget tracking and client reporting.
• Monitoring latest trends in sport, digital and technology.
• Attend industry networking events
• Flexible to travel to events in the UK (and abroad where required).

Qualifications/requirements:

• Experience or knowledge of football is advantageous.
• Ambition, enthusiasm, reliability and a strong work ethic.
• A self-starter with a proactive can-do attitude.
• Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to build new relationships quickly.
• An organised, detail-oriented approach with the ability to work under pressure.
• A team player who is also comfortable working autonomously.
• Creative flair with a passion for ideas and innovative thinking.
• A natural communicator with strong written skills and attention to detail.
• A passion for sport and entertainment with a finger on the pulse of popular culture.

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