Sr. Manager, Hospitality & Events

Job Description:

MKTG Sports + Entertainment is looking for a Senior Manager, Hospitality & Events, with a primary focus on global Formula One (F1) hospitality and large-scale sports hospitality programs. This role leads key elements of the strategy, planning, and execution of premium hosting programs for Fortune 500 clients.
This is a dynamic, client-facing role for someone who thrives in fast-paced environments and enjoys balancing strategic thinking with hands-on execution. The Senior Manager plays a key role in bringing hospitality and event programs to life while serving as a trusted advisor to clients, properties, and vendors. You will report to the Senior Director, Hospitality & Events.

Position Overview

We are seeking a highly organized, proactive professional with a strong understanding of the Formula 1 ecosystem to support our team in a fast‑paced, globally connected environment. This role requires exceptional communication skills, the ability to manage complex workflows, and comfort operating within the unique demands of motorsport culture. The ideal candidate brings operational excellence, adaptability, and proven experience guiding others or operating in a leadership capacity. Because this role supports a key client based in Miami, the candidate must be located in or near South Florida and be able to travel to the client’s Miami office once per week.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead elements of planning and execution of premium hospitality and hosting programs aligned to client marketing goals

• Act as a primary client lead on assigned programs, independently managing client communications and meetings

• Build and maintain strong relationships with clients, properties, and vendors

• Coordinate venues, hotels, suppliers, and contracts

• Manage event logistics including run of show, guest communications, transportation, AV, F&B, décor, and signage

• Oversee guest experience elements such as invitations, gifting, and onsite hospitality

• Manage and monitor program budgets, proactively identifying and addressing financial considerations

• Draft and manage scopes of work, including staffing and resource recommendations

• Lead onsite staffing plans and provide onsite event leadership

• Collaborate cross‑functionally with finance, creative, and production teams

• Contribute to proposals and program recommendations

• Identify opportunities to improve programs and drive efficiencies

• Mentor junior team members and help shape effective team workflows

• Manage 1–2 full‑time staff, in addition to client account teams of varying size

Required Qualifications

• A bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience in a similar role

• 5 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 (~25–30%)

• Comfortable assisting with physical event setup and breakdown when needed.

• Ability to travel to the client’s Miami office once per week; candidates must be based in or near Miami/South Florida area.

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. 

The annual salary range for this position is $72,000- $96,000 annually. Placement within the salary range is based on a variety of factors, including relevant experience, 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 providing time off according to the Colorado Healthy Families and Workplaces Act, following its plans and policies. For further details regarding Dentsu benefits, please visit www.dentsubenefitsplus.com.

To begin the application process, please click on the "Apply" button at the top of this job posting. Applications will be reviewed on an ongoing basis, and qualified candidates will be contacted for next steps.

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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.

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:

Permanent