Director, Hospitality & Events

dentsu•Time, IL

3d•Remote

About The Position

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.

Requirements

A bachelor's degree or equivalent experience in a similar role
8+ years of experience in events, hospitality, or experiential marketing
Agency experience or Formula One experience required (ideally both)
Fluent Spanish required, Portuguese a plus
Experience with VIP or corporate hospitality programs
Strong vendor management, budgeting, and project management skills
Excellent communication and client service skills
Willingness to travel and work non-traditional hours (up to 30% annually)
Comfortable assisting with physical event setup and breakdown when needed

Responsibilities

Develop and lead the overall hosting and hospitality strategy for a Fortune 500 F1 program, aligning with broader marketing and business objectives
Serve as the senior client lead, providing strategic guidance and building long-term relationships across client stakeholders and key properties
Oversee multiple events and programs, ensuring consistency, quality, and alignment across all properties
Own account growth and evolution, identifying new opportunities and leading development of SOWs, POVs, and proposals
Set and guide team structure, staffing plans, and ways of working across the account
Lead account team(s), providing direction, mentorship, and oversight to ensure strong execution and team development
Provide 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 direction
Guide and approve key decisions across logistics, production, and vendor partnerships, while delegating day-to-day execution to the team
Partner cross-functionally with internal teams (finance, creative, HR, executive leadership) to align on program delivery and business objectives
Develop and review key client deliverables, including event overviews, strategic recommendations, post-event recaps, and case studies
Ensure strong onsite leadership presence, focusing on executive oversight, client management, and issue escalation as needed
Drive continuous improvement across programs, identifying efficiencies and elevating the overall client experience
Manage 2–3 full-time staff, in addition to broader account teams of varying size