Account Director (Global Sporting Event)

The iLUKA Collective; United States; Hybride; USD 100 000 - 150 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

A leading event management agency is seeking an Account Director for global sporting events in the US. This role involves managing high-end hospitality programs and ensuring exceptional guest experiences. The candidate should have proven experience in sports event management, with strong interpersonal skills and the ability to manage senior stakeholders. This contract position is based in New York, offering an exciting opportunity to contribute to iconic sporting experiences until 2028.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in sports event management and experiential marketing.
• Experience managing senior stakeholders in public and private sectors.
• Worked with International and National Governing Bodies of sport.

Responsabilités

• Project-manage the planning and delivery of client hospitality programmes.
• Manage key client relationships effectively.
• Develop and manage project timelines and budgets.

Connaissances

Sports event management

Experiential marketing

Stakeholder management

Sponsorship activation

Interpersonal skills

Commercial acumen

Description du poste

Account Director (Global Sporting Event)

As we continue to grow and secure exciting new projects for two major global sporting events taking place in the US in 2026 and 2028, we are eager to connect with exceptional candidates who are passionate about contributing to world‑class sporting experiences.

We’re on the lookout for an Global Account Director to join our team and lead the planning and delivery of premium client programmes at one of the world’s most iconic sporting events. This will be a contract role starting ASAP and ending in 2028, based in New York or the East Coast.

In this role, you’ll be responsible for creating, managing, and executing large‑scale event projects, predominantly focused on high‑end hospitality programme development and delivery. You’ll work closely with global clients to bring their vision to life and ensure every aspect of their guest experience is world‑class.

Key Responsibilities

• Project‑manage the planning and operational delivery of client hospitality programmes
• Create and effectively manage a budget(s)
• Manage key client relationships
• Co‑ordinate key stakeholder engagement and their involvement in major events
• Work with other departments to plan and manage all programme elements – Hotel, Ticketing, F&B, Transport, Premiums, Print & Production, On‑site offices, Accreditation and Staffing
• Develop guest experience in line with client aims and local market knowledge pre‑event, and actively manage the guest experience on‑site
• Develop and manage project timelines
• Advise clients on deadlines in a timely manner
• Develop and manage relationships with venue managers and the Organising Committee
• Manage an internal iLUKA team including Programme Managers and external consultants – wider team management may be required depending on size and scale of project
• Continuously evaluate work undertaken and seek ways to improve the management of activity on behalf of a client
• Work with other members of the agency team to maximise supplier relationships both commercially and in delivery excellence
• Draw upon case history and industry best practice to deliver excellence in event planning and delivery

Skills, Knowledge, Expertise

• Proven experience working in sports event management and/or experiential marketing
• Previous evidence in managing senior stakeholders in public and/or private sector
• Previous work with International and National Governing Bodies of sport / organising committees
• Sponsorship rights delivery and activation experience
• Excellent interpersonal and relationship skills
• Effective resource planning
• Commercial acumen and budget management

Attributes

• High energy, comfortable working potentially long hours in a demanding but rewarding and friendly environment
• Willing to roll sleeves up and get involved
• Passionate about sport, hospitality and delivery
• Able to work in a calm, kind and professional manner in a pressured environment
• Ability to prioritise a demanding workload

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