Director of Marketing and Brand Partnerships
CAA
Los Angeles, CAThis is a Full Time Job
Job Description
The Position
CAA Hockey is seeking a Director of Marketing and Brand Partnerships to work alongside Hockey Leadership in guiding the Off-Ice division of our Hockey business. This person will oversee the Off-Ice/Marketing staff, drive new business opportunities for clients, and develop strategic partnerships with brands, sponsors, and media partners. The ideal candidate is creative, efficient, relationship-driven, and experienced in athlete marketing and brand development, with a proven ability to cultivate opportunities and close deals
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
• Build and maintain relationships with clients, brands, teams, CMOs, agencies, sponsors, and media partners
• 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
Location
This role is hybrid, based in our Los Angeles office.
CAA does not accept unsolicited resumes from third-party recruiters unless they were contractually engaged by CAA to provide candidates for a specified opening. Any such employment agency, person or entity that submits an unsolicited resume does so with the acknowledgement and agreement that CAA will have the right to hire that applicant at its discretion without any fee owed to the submitting employment agency, person or entity.
Salary/Benefits
$202,000 - $237,000 /year USD
Salary may vary based upon relevant experience, time in the role, business sector, and geographic location.
Benefits
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• 401(k)
Perks
• Discretionary bonus
Additional Information
CAA Hockey is a full-service agency that focuses on the comprehensive needs of its clients, negotiating contracts for some of the most exciting talent in the game. Our strong track record is complemented by our ability to connect clients with expert resources off the ice, supporting player development, health awareness, advocacy, endorsements, social media strategy, and philanthropic initiatives. We understand that lasting professional, financial, and personal success relies on the strength of our client relationships, and we maintain close connections with our players and their families to grasp their individual ambitions both on and off the ice. As part of CAA, the world's leading entertainment and sports agency, we are well-positioned to offer our clients meaningful connections and opportunities beyond traditional athlete representation.
