Manager, Business Development

Job Description

The Agency
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, 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 organisations 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.

Named Most Valuable Sports Agency by Forbes for eight consecutive years, CAA represents more than 2,000 of the world's top athletes in football, baseball, basketball, hockey, soccer, in addition to coaches, on-air broadcasters, and sports personalities and works in the areas of broadcast rights, corporate marketing initiatives, social impact, and sports properties for sales and sponsorship opportunities. Founded in 1975, CAA is headquartered in Los Angeles, and has offices in New York, Nashville, Memphis, Chicago, Miami, London, Munich, Geneva, Stockholm, Shanghai, and Beijing, among other locations globally.

Company Overview
CAA Brand Management is a premier brand development and management business, helping clients define and execute their strategic growth initiatives across a broad spectrum of consumer products. With more than three decades of operating experience in consumer product partnerships and licensing and offices spanning 17 countries worldwide, CAA Brand Management builds innovative, revenue-generating, brand extension programs for many of the world's most iconic brands.

Job Description

The Manager, Business Development will be responsible in developing and executing strategic licensing program for new and existing clients. Responsibilities include researching product categories, pitching prospects, negotiating deal terms/contracts, and financial reporting program results. Manage and monitor brand business objectives and sales budgets and proactively identify growth opportunities and retail-specific initiatives. Through effective planning and budgeting, a brand developer will strive to achieve quarterly/annual revenue targets.

Skills And Requirements

• Passion for building and maintaining relationships.
• Has a Bachelor's degree in a relevant field or comparable work experience.
• Possesses a strong understanding of how licensing product deals are identified and negotiated.
• A business builder that can plan and execute with strong analytical abilities and translate insights into strategic and tactical plans.
• Exhibits excellent attention to detail, is organized, and has a bias for action.

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