Director, Hospitality & Events

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. Role Overview The Director, Hospitality & Events is the senior leader responsible for shaping and elevating the hospitality vision for a Fortune 500 Formula One program. This role oversees a global portfolio of VIP hosting experiences, executive engagement strategies, and premium event environments that deepen client relationships and strengthen brand impact. We are open to candidates based near Miami or elsewhere in Florida, with flexibility for remote work within the state. The Director brings a modern approach to luxury hospitality, a strong creative lens, and the ability to operate confidently with senior stakeholders across marketing, executive leadership, and global property partners. Responsibilities Develop and lead the overall hosting and hospitality strategy for a Fortune 500 Formula One program, ensuring alignment 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 and markets. 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) by 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, identifying efficiencies and elevating the overall client experience. Manage 2–3 full-time staff, in addition to broader account teams of varying size. Qualifications Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience. 8+ years of experience in events, hospitality, or experiential marketing. Candidates must have direct Formula One experience; agency experience is preferred but not required. Experience with VIP or corporate hospitality programs. Strong vendor management, budgeting, and project management skills. Excellent communication and client service skills. Fluent Spanish or Portuguese a plus. Willingness to travel and work non-traditional hours (up to 30% annually). Comfortable providing oversight during onsite setup and breakdown as needed. Open to candidates based near Miami or remote within Florida. The annual salary range for this position is $82,800-$125,000. Placement within the salary range is based on a variety of factors, including relevant experience, knowledge, skills, and other factors permitted by law.   Additionally, this position is eligible for discretionary incentive compensation.    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 www.dentsubenefitsplus.com.  #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