Business Operations Manager - CAA Brand Consulting
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. For more information about CAA Sports, visit www.caa.com.
OVERVIEW
In CAA Brand Consulting we have 200+ specialists working with over 35 leading brands. Our vision is to be the strategic partner for brands in helping them solve their biggest challenges. Our services and connectivity in sport and entertainment allow us to identify, develop, activate and measure partnership strategies that build brands and grow business. In London our clients include the likes of Adobe, Salesforce, Google, Nestle, Volvo and Etihad Airways.
There is also a unique culture within CAA; for a global agency it has a small agency feel, with a great sense of teamwork, ambition, empowerment and entrepreneurialism.
THE ROLE
We are seeking a highly organised, proactive, and solutions-oriented Business Operations Manager to join our team in London and support our international Brand Consulting business.
Reporting to the Head of International Operations, this role will play a critical part in driving operational excellence, enhancing business efficiency, and supporting the continued growth of CAA's international footprint. The successful candidate will act as a key operational partner across multiple functions, helping to implement and manage processes that improve resource planning, financial reporting, cross-office collaboration, and organisational effectiveness.
This role requiring strong project management, stakeholder engagement, and administrative skills, provides the opportunity to contribute to strategic initiatives, office culture, and business expansion efforts across international markets.
As the Business Operations Manager you will be expected to:
Support the implementation and continuous improvement of operational processes across the International Business.
Drive efficiencies, consistency, and best practices across teams and markets.
Coordinate operational projects and maintain key process documentation and templates.
Support account and new business resource planning, capacity tracking and utilisation.
Support with financial reporting, revenue tracking, quoting, client budgeting, forecasting and work with Finance and IT to provide accurate and timely business performance analysis.
Facilitate collaboration, information sharing, cross-functional meetings and internal communication across international offices.
Support training and development initiatives, managing and tracking participation.
Support operational planning and execution of new market expansion initiatives – assist with local governance, compliance, and business readiness activities.
Plan and coordinate office social events, team activities, and cultural initiatives to help foster a positive and collaborative environment.
QUALIFICATIONS / REQUIREMENTS
Proven experience in a business operations, operations management, or similar role.
Experience within an agency, consulting, or client-facing environment is desirable.
Demonstrated success in developing, implementing, and managing processes across multiple teams, functions, and markets.
Strong financial acumen, with experience supporting budgeting, forecasting, financial analysis, and performance tracking.
Excellent organisational, project management, communication, stakeholder management, and administrative skills.
Proactive and adaptable, with a continuous improvement mindset and a willingness to identify opportunities to enhance operational effectiveness.
Ability to work collaboratively across diverse teams and manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.