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About the Role

We are seeking a Senior Manager, Hospitality & Events to manage global Formula 1 hospitality for Fortune 500 clients, supporting event strategy, planning, and execution. This role involves close collaboration with clients, partners, and internal teams to develop corporate hospitality experiences on a global scale.

Responsibilities

• Advise clients on event strategies and project plans.
• Manage all aspects of event planning, including logistics, guest experience, venue research, and contracting.
• Manage on-site vendors and oversee contractors.
• Develop run of show, programming, and event schedules.
• Prepare and manage line-item budgets, including event branding, collateral, and on-site materials.
• Enforce company and client policies during execution.
• Create client-ready event itineraries, staffing plans, and event recaps.
• Serve as the primary liaison with race team partners sponsored by the client.
• Manage day-to-day client relationships and lead status calls.
• Oversee client servicing standards and excellence.
• Develop and author communication deliverables such as event overviews, post-event recaps, case studies, and recommendations.
• Take ownership of client projects from start to finish, communicating status updates.
• Develop, manage, and reconcile project budgets.
• Support directors with resource and workload management across the team.
• Adhere to excellent time management practices.
• Ensure timely and accurate completion of timesheets for self and direct reports.
• Act as the key point of contact for finance-related activities on accounts.
• Support new business functions by participating in proposals and pitch processes.
• Identify and build opportunities from current clients.
• Prepare proposals and costings for projects with director support.
• Support the agency marketing plan through social media contributions.
• Contribute to agency thought leadership and external social promotion.
• Lead key culture initiatives and demonstrate company culture and values to the junior team.
• Take interest in the wider industry to understand sponsorship integration.
• Support junior team members in developing their industry understanding and knowledge of latest news.

Requirements

• In-depth knowledge of the event industry with a good understanding of the wider events landscape.
• Formula 1 experience is essential.
• Understanding of sport and working within sport/sponsorship.
• Demonstrable experience in project management and client servicing excellence.
• Experience in corporate hospitality management, including negotiating and managing suppliers (F&B, creative, signage, audio visual, transportation, etc.).
• Strategic and logical thinking ability to provide counsel to clients and suppliers.
• Experience managing and reconciling event budgets and finances; fiscally responsible with success overseeing large budgets and costs in detail.
• Superstar project management skills, including proficiency with MS Office suite.
• Team mentality and ability to contribute to high-performing teams.
• Ability to travel frequently, including weekdays and weekends.
• Comfortable with frequent travel (weekdays and weekends) and flexible with work hours to accommodate differing time zones.

Skills

• Event Strategy
• Project Management
• Client Servicing
• Budget Management
• Vendor Management
• Logistics Management
• Guest Experience Management
• Venue Research
• Contract Negotiation
• On-site Vendor Management
• Contractor Oversight
• Run of Show Development
• Programming
• Event Scheduling
• Budgeting
• Brand Management
• Collateral Development
• Client Communication
• Staffing Plans
• Event Recaps
• Relationship Management
• Proposal Development
• Costing
• Social Media Marketing
• Thought Leadership
• MS Office Suite

Location

• London

Work Type

• Full time
• Permanent

Experience Level

• Senior Manager

Benefits

• Open to discussing flexible working arrangements

About the Company

• MKTG Sports & Entertainment is a global integrated agency that help brands and rights holders move at the speed of fans.
• For over 20 years, we've ignited fandom and innovated activation in the world of sports and entertainment.
• We have strategised, created and driven partnerships for some of the world's biggest brands and power brands in the making.
• Our goal is to make something worth noticing, engaging, liking, sharing and remembering.
• We are part of Dentsu Sports International, a global sports network comprised of MKTG Sports & Entertainment and Dentsu Sports, a leading sports rights holder including federations, leagues, events, teams, and venues.

Equal Opportunity

• At Dentsu, we embrace diversity and inclusion, valuing the unique perspectives and contributions of every individual.
• We believe that diversity fuels creativity and innovation, benefiting our employees, partners, and communities.
• We welcome applications from all individuals, regardless of race, ethnicity, nationality, religion, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, disability, marital status, or any other protected characteristic.
• Beyond recruitment, we strive to create an environment where everyone feels respected, supported, and empowered to bring their authentic selves to work.
• We recognise the importance of work-life balance and are open to discussing flexible working arrangements for all roles.
• If you need reasonable adjustments due to a disability or medical condition during our recruitment process, please contact us at accommodations@dentsu.com, quoting the reference number of the role that you are applying for. Your needs will be handled with respect and confidentiality to ensure an inclusive and accessible experience.