Director, Global Hospitality

GMR Marketing; United States; On-site; USD 88,000 - 115,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading agency specializing in experiential marketing is looking for a Director, Global Hospitality. The role emphasizes leadership in planning and executing high-standard B2B hospitality programs for major global events. Ideal candidates will have extensive hospitality experience, strong client relations skills, and the ability to lead cross-functional teams. This position offers a competitive salary range and a dynamic work environment focused on innovation and teamwork.

Benefits

Health insurance

Vision insurance

Dental insurance

401k plan

Employee stock purchase plan

Paid holidays

Qualifications

• Global experience in hospitality preferred.
• Experience in leading client meetings and managing teams.
• Strong knowledge of event operations and client brand messaging.

Responsibilities

• Lead project and team as primary client contact.
• Oversee B2B hospitality programs from planning to execution.
• Manage integration with internal resource teams.

Skills

Hospitality and Event Operations experience

Client Relations

Cross-Functional Team Collaboration

Vendor Management

Innovation

Travel

Job description

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This range is provided by GMR Marketing. Your actual pay will be based on your skills and experience — talk with your recruiter to learn more.

Base pay range

$88,000.00/yr - $115,000.00/yr

The Account Director will lead the project and team and serve as the primary client point of contact - having full ownership of program deliverables from planning to execution for assigned B2B hospitality programs, ensuring the highest standards are met. The Account Director will have one or more direct reports and will guide the team through all steps of the planning and execution journey, including integration with GMR SME teams.

TEAM DESCRIPTION

At GMR, we immerse ourselves in our client’s brand and leverage our years of premier global event expertise (across the Olympic and Paralympic Games, FIFA Women’s World Cup and FIFA Men’s World Cup, the Super Bowl, Ryder Cup, Wimbledon, Formula 1 and more) to navigate complex and cluttered ecosystems developing best-in-class experiences and showcasing our clients in the best possible light. We create unique once-in-a-lifetime moments on a global stage for their key audiences, bringing fresh thinking and meticulous attention to detail to the table. The team works at a fast pace and in high pressure situations to deliver exceptional results. No detail is overlooked. We succeed together and are ready to lend a hand and support each other wherever needed.

ABOUT GMR MARKETING

We are the Experience Agency Making Unforgettable Stories Born of Humanity

NOT JUST EXPERIENTIAL. EXPERIENCE.

The lines have blurred. People live in the physical, digital, and social worlds all at once, and your brand experiences should do the same.

NOT JUST TELLING. MAKING.

The best stories are lived, not heard. Make an immersive world for people to explore so they can experience something they’ll never forget.

NOT JUST CONSUMERS. HUMANS.

It all starts with the human. If you want to make a lasting impact, look beyond the wallet to understand what motivates and inspires people.

REQUIRED SKILLS

• Hospitality and Event Operations experience. You will own and oversee B2B hospitality programs including itinerary development and management, transportation, food & beverage, accommodations, ticketing and accreditation, gifting, guest reporting, and communication management. Global experience is preferred.
• Client Relations. You will lead client meetings including presenting to senior-level clients, creating PowerPoint presentations, and providing updates. You will also oversee team administration including call agendas, notes, recaps, and reports. You maintain a working knowledge of client brand messaging, event news, information and ecosystem, and sponsorship integration elements (if applicable).
• Cross-Functional Team Collaboration. You will lead and manage the integration of GMR's internal resource teams, including creative teams, procurement, finance, staffing, warehouse, and Global Event Operations.
• Vendor Management. You will manage vendors and other partners including contracting, payments and ensuring the highest quality of deliverables.
• Innovation. You enjoy staying on top of industry trends with a focus on VIP hospitality and B2B hosting to elevate the guest experience.
• Travel. You are comfortable with US and international travel as well as staying for extended periods in host cities (North America). This could also include site visits and inspection.

OUR DEI MANIFESTO & COMPLIANCE

We seek a diversity of backgrounds and perspectives so we can create memories that matter for everyone.

We strive for equity by meeting people where they are, eliminating barriers, and building on their unique talents so we can maximize everyone’s contribution. We seek to recognize, grow and unleash the perspective and possibility of each individual on our team.

Together, we’re on a powerful journey.

To view our compliance policies, please go to the main menu on our site GMR Marketing: Experience Marketing Agency.

The annual range for this role varies between $88,000 - $115,000 annually and may vary depending on the candidate’s experience. Benefits for this role include health/vision/dental insurance, 401k, employee stock purchase plan, vacation, personal days and paid holiday time. You are also eligible to participate in disability, life insurance, FSA/HSA plans subject to the terms and conditions of such benefit plans. Please don’t let our posted ranges keep you from exploring this or any other exciting opportunities within our agency.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Director

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Consulting

• Industries

  Advertising Services

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