About the Role
This role supports a major F1 global sponsorship hospitality programme, offering exposure to premium hospitality, global event delivery, onsite operations, and cross-market project management. It combines account management with event operations, providing direct interaction with international stakeholders, clients, and live event environments.
Responsibilities
- Support senior leads in delivering key workstreams for F1 guest programmes across CEMEA markets, including guest logistics, transportation, accommodation, gifting, and at-track experiences.
- Assist the senior team with project plans, timelines, status trackers, and internal documentation for smooth and timely delivery.
- Play a supporting role in budget tracking and financial administration, ensuring accurate records.
- Contribute to client calls, status meetings, and programme updates by preparing information and presenting workstream progress.
- Develop productive working relationships with internal teams in Dubai, London, the US, and global markets.
- Support clear and consistent communication between clients, suppliers, and internal stakeholders.
- Assist in developing guest communications, itineraries, welcome materials, and programme documentation.
- Support the onsite delivery of hospitality programmes at F1 races, contributing to guest services, logistics coordination, hotel operations, and event execution.
- Support the development and refinement of guest journey plans for a seamless experience.
- Work closely with hotels, transport providers, production vendors, and local operators to ensure accurate delivery to brand standards.
- Prepare briefs, gather quotes, manage timelines, and maintain consistent communication with suppliers.
- Take ownership of administrative tasks and coordinate others to deliver.
- Regularly report task completion and updates to managers.
- Coordinate finance on projects using company systems and processes effectively.
- Support managers in agency culture initiatives.
- Support culture and values targets by participating in planning and delivery of initiatives.
- Keep up to date with industry news and share with the wider team.
- Take ownership of personal development with line manager support.
- Take ownership of personal goals and drive regular catch-ups with line manager.
Requirements
- Experience in account management, events, hospitality, sponsorship, or a related field.
- Strong organizational and project management capabilities with the ability to coordinate multiple tasks simultaneously.
- Confident communicator who can support client interaction and articulate progress clearly.
- High attention to detail and a proactive approach to problem-solving.
- Ability to work onsite at international events and manage both operational and administrative responsibilities.
Skills
- Project Management
- Account Management
- Event Operations
- Hospitality Management
- Client Communication
- Stakeholder Management
- Budget Tracking
- Financial Administration
- Supplier Coordination
- Vendor Management
- Administrative Tasks
- Arabic (Professional Working Proficiency - desirable)
Location
- London
Work Type
- Hybrid
- Full time
- Permanent
Experience Level
- Executive
About the Company
- MKTG Sports & Entertainment is a global integrated agency that helps brands and rights holders move at the speed of fans.
- For over 20 years, MKTG has ignited fandom and innovated activation in sports and entertainment.
- MKTG has strategized, created, and driven partnerships for some of the world's biggest brands.
- MKTG is part of Dentsu Sports International, a global sports network comprised of MKTG Sports & Entertainment and Dentsu Sports.
- Dentsu values diversity and inclusion, believing that diversity fuels creativity and innovation.
- Dentsu is open to discussing flexible working arrangements for all roles.
- For over 120 years, innovation has been a core tenet of Dentsu's offering, exploring new ways to reach, engage, and nurture relationships with audiences.
- Dentsu drives a multiplier effect for clients at a global scale through Integrated Growth Solutions.
- Dentsu is committed to sustainability and is leading the way in helping to build a more sustainable planet.
- Dentsu encourages its people to be fearless, embrace change and ambiguity, and be driven by their work and the future.
- Dentsu creates opportunities for connection and collaboration, building a sense of belonging and having fun.
Equal Opportunity
- Dentsu embraces diversity and inclusion, valuing the unique perspectives and contributions of every individual.
- Dentsu welcomes applications from all individuals, regardless of race, ethnicity, nationality, religion, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, disability, marital status, or any other protected characteristic.
- Dentsu strives to create an environment where everyone feels respected, supported, and empowered to bring their authentic selves to work.
- If you need reasonable adjustments due to a disability or medical condition during our recruitment process, please contact accommodations@dentsu.com, quoting the reference number of the role that you are applying for. Your needs will be handled with respect and confidentiality.
