Sports Assistant

Job Description THE AGENCY 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. OVERVIEW 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. This is a fantastic opportunity to be a part of a leading, fast paced, successful and international sports and entertainment agency. You will work alongside an experienced group of sports professionals, learn how the commercial sports industry works and make a direct contribution to CAA as well as its core clients. 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.