Account Director (Global Sporting Event)
As we continue to grow and secure exciting new projects for two major global sporting events taking place in the US in 2026 and 2028, we are eager to connect with exceptional candidates who are passionate about contributing to world-class sporting experiences.
If you’re looking for your next challenge and want to be part of delivering unforgettable moments on the global stage, we’d love to start the conversation with you.
We’re on the lookout for an Global Account Director to join our team and lead the planning and delivery of premium client programmes at one of the world’s most iconic sporting events. This will be a contract role starting ASAP and ending in 2028. Ideally you must be based in New York or East Coast.
In this role, you’ll be responsible for creating, managing, and executing large-scale event projects, predominantly focused on high-end hospitality programme development and delivery. You’ll work closely with global clients to bring their vision to life and ensure every aspect of their guest experience is world-class.
We’re excited to connect with experienced Hospitality Global Account Directors who have a proven track record delivering complex programmes at international sporting events. If you thrive in a fast-paced, high-performance environment and are passionate about delivering unforgettable experiences on the world stage, we’d love to hear from you.
Key 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
Skills, Knowledge, Expertise:
Proven experience working in sports event management and / or experiential
Significant project management experience
Previous evidence in the management of senior stakeholders in public and/or private sector
Previous work with International and National Governing Bodies of sport / organising committees
Sponsorship rights delivery and activation experience
Excellent interpersonal and relationship skills
Effective resource planning
Commercial acumen and budget management
Attributes:
High energy, comfortable working potentially long hours in a demanding but rewarding and friendly environment
Flexible, enthusiastic, confident, outgoing
Willing to roll sleeves up and get involved
Passionate about sport, hospitality and delivery
Able to work in a calm, kind and professional manner in a pressured environment
Ability to prioritise a demanding workload