Sports Administrative Assistant

The CAA Riyadh office is seeking a Sports Assistant to join their team. In this role, you will be responsible for providing administrative support to the Sports Agents, carrying out research, preparing presentations and connecting with prospective brand partners with the ultimate aim of establishing new partnerships for our clients (teams, leagues, governing bodies etc). Assistants are an important part of the CAA structure, and it is hoped that the successful candidate will, in time, become an Agent within the company.

RESPONSIBILITIES TO INCLUDE:
• Uncovering, researching and contacting brands to generate new business leads.
• General market research / analysis as required on: Clients, Industries, Brands, Contacts, Territories, Legislation.
• Prospecting new and relevant business opportunities.
• Creating preparation materials for new business meetings.
• Creating new business pitch presentations.
• Creating client meeting update presentations and reports.
• General assistance to the team with ongoing projects for our broad client base. Day-to-day support for the team, including diary management, travel arrangements, general administrative support.

QUALIFICATIONS/REQUIREMENTS
• General understanding of commercial sports industry and the nature of a talent agency.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Excellent organisational skills.
• Ability to prioritise a busy workload.
• Ability to develop business relationships at all levels.
• Interested in learning how CAA operates globally.
• Previous experience in related fields is desirable.
• Interest in or exposure to diverse cultures and global regions is preferred.
• Languages in addition to English would be a plus.