Account Manager - Global Hospitality

ACCOUNT MANAGER, GLOBAL HOSPITALITY

About SPORTFIVE

SPORTFIVE utilizes the unique emotional power of sports to create and enable pioneering partnerships in sports. By delivering responsible commercialization, full-service solutions and long-term value for all stakeholders in sports, SPORTFIVE strategically and creatively connects brands, rightsholders, media platforms and fans by leveraging a global network paired with decades of experience and entrepreneurial spirit. As a market leader with customer centricity and vast data intelligence at its core, SPORTFIVE leads the sports business into the future through its digital solutions and aims to be the most progressive and respected partner in sports. 

SPORTFIVE operates as an international sports business and marketing agency with a global mindset and network of over 1,200 local experts based in 15 countries active in football, golf, e-sports, motorsport, handball, tennis, American football and many more. 

Job Title: Account Manager, Consulting and Advisory

Primary Work Location: New York, NY

Team and Job Overview

We are seeking a highly motivated, detail-oriented, and passionate individual to join our brand consulting team. This position will play a role in the management and growth of a global financial services account and will work closely with the account team to manage the strategy of various partnerships, with a focus on VVIP hospitality program execution. The candidate should have proven skills in property and asset management, hospitality management, on-site event activation, and experience interacting with clients and working effectively in a global environment. The candidate will execute hospitality programs / events that include hotel block coordination, transportation and offsite events. This role will involve direct interaction with senior level clients and colleagues.

The manager will be the day-to-day contact with the client and agency partners. The ideal candidate will have previous brand strategy experience, hospitality, partnership marketing and agency experience, as well as advanced skills in Microsoft Office programs (PowerPoint, Excel, etc.).

Essential Job Responsibilities

• Support the execution of global hospitality program with a focus on VIP event / hospitality execution
• Contribute to the development of strategy and deliver new thinking to bring partnerships to life
• Day to day involvement on specific partnerships, in the Formula One & Golf space among other marquee global sports, arts and culture events
• Liaise with clients daily to ensure needs are being met and goals are being exceeded
• Execute and manage on-site activations
• Create and present PowerPoint presentations to sell strategy recommendations through to client, and recap work
• Work with internal and external parties and stakeholders to ensure efficient use of property assets

Minimum Qualifications

• 4+ years in an experiential marketing and/or sponsorship position
• Bachelor’s degree in marketing, sports and entertainment management or related field or equivalent work experience
• Prior experience working with brand partnership marketing ideally with a focus on in the hospitality and experiential space
• Experience working with complex event logistics including transportation, hotel, food and beverage and guest experience

Competitive Qualifications

• Experience building strategy/hospitality programs from ideation to execution
• Sponsorship and hospitality activation experience
• Working proficiency in professional sports and/or culinary, arts, cultural and lifestyle properties
• Formula One knowledge on a team, league or brand level

Success in Role Looks Like

• Strong communication and writing skills required. Taking great notes and sending recaps at the right communication level.
• Comfort with VVIP guest profile and engagement
• Passion for hospitality/events and providing VIP service
• Knowledge of the marquee global event landscape
• Experience presenting to and engaging with high-level clients
• Proficient with Microsoft Office Software (especially PowerPoint and Excel)
• Ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously while working independently and with multiple partners
• Superior organizational skills, ability to problem solve/work effectively under pressure and attention to detail

Job Requirements

• Essential duties are performed onsite in the New York, NY office with some nights weekends and/or travel for client programs and events

Compensation
Salary Range: $70,000 - $82,500

SPORTFIVE is providing the compensation range it might pay for this position. The rate of pay offered will be dependent on the successful applicant’s education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities in addition to internal equity and geographic location. 

Benefits
Working at SPORTFIVE provides a comprehensive suite of benefits including medical, dental, vision and retirement savings. 
Affordable employee medical premiums starting at $30.90 per month (individual plan highest deductible) to $165.77 per month (individual plan lowest deductible).
Employees start at 10 vacation days per year (increasing with seniority) plus 20 paid holidays.
401(k) with matching up to $4,000 per year. 

We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, age, disability, gender identity, marital or veteran status, or any other protected class.