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The iLUKA Collective · 3 weeks ago

Account Director (Global Sporting Event)

LA Metro Area

Contract

Onsite

Director/Executive

The iLUKA Collective is seeking a Global Account Director to lead the planning and delivery of premium client programmes for major global sporting events in the US. This role involves managing large-scale event projects, focusing on high-end hospitality, and ensuring a world-class guest experience.

MarketingSportsTraining

Senior Management

Responsibilities

To project manage the planning and operational delivery of client hospitality programmes

To create and effectively manage a budget(s)

To manage key client relationships

To co-ordinate key stakeholder engagement and their involvement in major events

Working with the other departments to plan and manage all programme elements - Hotel, Ticketing, F&B, Transport, Premiums, Print and Production, Onsite offices, Accreditation and Staffing

Develop guest experience in line with client aims and local market knowledge pre-event, and actively manage the guest experience onsite

Develop and manage project timelines

Advise clients on deadlines in timely manner

Develop and manage relationships with venue managers and the Organising Committee

To manage an internal iLUKA team including, Programme Managers and external consultants – wider team management may be required dependent on size and scale of project

Continual evaluation of 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 excellence in delivery

Draw upon case history and industry best practice to deliver excellence in event planning and delivery

Qualification

Sports event managementStakeholder managementProject managementSponsorship rights deliveryBudget managementResource planningCommercial acumenInterpersonal skills