Sports Assistant

Provides administrative support to Sports Agents, carrying out research, preparing presentations and connecting with prospective brand partners to help establish new partnerships for clients such as teams, leagues and governing bodies. The successful candidate will work alongside an experienced group of sports professionals within a fast-paced and international sports and entertainment agency, learn how the commercial sports industry operates and contribute directly to the company and its core clients. Assistants are an important part of the company structure, and there is an expectation that the successful candidate may, in time, become an Agent within the organisation.

• Uncover, research and contact brands to generate new business leads and establish new partnerships for clients such as teams, leagues and governing bodies.
• Conduct general market research and analysis as required on clients, industries, brands, contacts, territories and legislation.
• Prospect new and relevant business opportunities.
• Create preparation materials for new business meetings.
• Create new business pitch presentations.
• Create client meeting update presentations and reports.
• Assist the team with ongoing projects for a broad client base.
• Provide day-to-day support to the team, including diary management, travel arrangements and general administrative support.

• General understanding of the 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.
• Interest in learning how CAA operates globally.

• Previous experience in related fields.
• Interest in or exposure to diverse cultures and global regions.
• Languages in addition to English.

• Opportunity to work alongside an experienced group of sports professionals and learn how the commercial sports industry works.
• Pathway for the successful candidate to become an Agent within the company over time.

CAA Sports is a division of leading entertainment and sports agency Creative Artists Agency (CAA) and represents more than 3,000 of the world's best athletes across sports including baseball, football, hockey, basketball and soccer, as well as coaches, on-air broadcasters and sports personalities.