Director, Hospitality & Events

Director, Hospitality & Events page is loaded## Director, Hospitality & Eventslocations: USA - Remote – Florida – Eastern Timetime type: Full timeposted on: Posted Todayjob requisition id: R1121217**Job Description:****About MKTG Sports + Entertainment**MKTG S+E is a global agency that harnesses the power of sports and entertainment for brands. For over 20 years, we've ignited fandom and innovated activation in the world of sports and entertainment to make something worth noticing, engaging, liking, sharing and remembering. We leverage deep INSIGHTS and our network of seasoned & creative team members to create IMPACT between properties, fans & brands.Today, we help brands move at THE SPEED OF FANS which means we aim to know fans better than they know themselves. MKTG S+E is a part of the broader dentsu Sports International network.**Responsibilities**Develop and lead the overall hosting and hospitality strategy for a Fortune 500 F1 program, aligning with broader marketing and business objectivesServe as the senior client lead, providing strategic guidance and building long-term relationships across client stakeholders and key propertiesOversee multiple events and programs, ensuring consistency, quality, and alignment across all propertiesOwn account growth and evolution, identifying new opportunities and leading development of SOWs, POVs, and proposalsSet and guide team structure, staffing plans, and ways of working across the accountLead account team(s), providing direction, mentorship, and oversight to ensure strong execution and team developmentProvide high-level oversight across all phases of event planning, including:* Program development and overall experience design* Venue and hotel strategy, selection, and contracting approach* Guest experience strategy (invitations, communications, gifting, transportation)* Budget strategy, oversight, and financial accountability* Run of show and programming directionGuide and approve key decisions across logistics, production, and vendor partnerships, while delegating day-to-day execution to the teamPartner cross-functionally with internal teams (finance, creative, HR, executive leadership) to align on program delivery and business objectivesDevelop and review key client deliverables, including event overviews, strategic recommendations, post-event recaps, and case studiesEnsure strong onsite leadership presence, focusing on executive oversight, client management, and issue escalation as neededDrive continuous improvement across programs, identifying efficiencies and elevating the overall client experienceManage 2–3 full-time staff, in addition to broader account teams of varying size**Qualifications**A bachelor's degree or equivalent experience in a similar role8+ years of experience in events, hospitality, or experiential marketingAgency experience or Formula One experience required (ideally both)Fluent Spanish required, Portuguese a plusExperience with VIP or corporate hospitality programsStrong vendor management, budgeting, and project management skillsExcellent communication and client service skillsWillingness to travel and work non-traditional hours (up to 30% annually)Comfortable assisting with physical event setup and breakdown when neededThe annual salary range for this position is $82,800-$110,000. Placement within the salary range is based on a variety of factors, including relevant experience, knowledge, skills, and other factors permitted by law.Benefits available with this position include:• Medical, vision, and dental insurance,• Life insurance, • Short-term and long-term disability insurance,• 401k,• Flexible paid time off,• At least 15 paid holidays per year,• Paid sick and safe leave, and• Paid parental leave.Dentsu also complies with applicable state and local laws regarding employee leave benefits, including, but not limited to providing time off pursuant to the Colorado Healthy Families and Workplaces Act, in accordance with its plans and policies. For further details regarding Dentsu benefits, please visit #LI-BB1#LI-Hybrid**The Perks**Not only will you be joining a multi-award-winning Agency with great culture, you will also have the unique opportunity to collaborate with colleagues from our other offices across the globe. There is a whole heap of benefits that come with the role- a flexible holiday package starting at 20 days, corporate discounts, commuter benefits, cell phone reimbursement and much more. Our benefit plans have your total well-being in mind, and we offer an extensive list you can choose from to suit your needs.**Working with Us**We’re an agency born of fanatics...fans of sports (yes, even pickleball).Fans of music (we sing in the shower).Fans of data (we’re proud nerds).Fans of art (from exhibitions to film).Fans of culture (this is huge). And that means we put it all in for what we love, truly understanding what fans need, want, feel, hate and love about the brands and properties we lead.We’re led by our core values which focus on collaboration, community, inspiring change, pursuing excellence, and celebrating bravery – all of which are foundational to our culture and how we treat each other and our clients.We’re a community where you are free to be you, where good work gets rewarded, and you are truly energized by the team around you. It’s more than just ‘warm & fuzzies’ – happy humans are vital to our commercial success. And together, we make magic.**Inclusion and Diversity**We’re proud to be different and that starts with our people. To us, representation means more than just diversity, it means true equity. We won’t define people by their race, gender, sexual-orientation, age or disability. Individuality is what makes us great, we want everyone to bring their full self to work and create something amazing. We are constantly evaluating our practices and policies, creating and sustaining pathways to promotion, and intentional in how we create and distribute resources, giving people what they need to grow. That’s what we care about. So, whether you’re joining us, or looking to move to a different part of the business, we work hard to make sure we create opportunities for everyone. We offer team member support through flexible working arrangements and schedules that promote work/life balance along with progressive parental and caregiver programs as well as opportunities to give back to the community as part of our global social responsibility efforts.If you have any reasonable adjustment needs arising from a disability or medical condition to fully participate in the recruitment process, please discuss this with our recruitment teams.**Location:**USA - Remote – Florida – Eastern Time**Brand:**Mktg Sports**Time Type:**Full time**Contract Type:**PermanentDentsu is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all applicants and employees. We do this without regard to race, color, national origin, sex , sexual orientation, gender identity, age, pregnancy, childbirth or related medical conditions, ancestry, physical or mental disability, marital status, political affiliation, religious practices and observances, citizenship status, genetic information, veteran status, or any other basis protected under applicable federal, state, or local law.Dentsu is committed to providing reasonable accommodation to, among others, individuals with disabilities and disabled veterans. If you need an accommodation because of a disability to search and apply for a career opportunity with us, please send an e-mail to View email address on click.appcast.io by clicking on the link to let us know the nature of your accommodation request and your contact information. We are here to support you. #J-18808-Ljbffr Dentsu Aegis Network Ltd.