Wasserman operates at the epicenter of sports, music, entertainment and culture, serving talent, brands and properties on a global scale. Our brands and properties division works with iconic brands and rights holders, supporting business growth through all marketing disciplines. We're a trusted partner to every major league, team and venue, building meaningful connections between brands, properties and fans.
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A key role within our Motorsport team, responsible for developing and implementing events, hospitality programmes and brand experiences, at and away from the track, with support of junior team members. This role will be reporting directly to the Head of Events - Motorsport.
WHAT YOU WILL BE DOING:
General account responsibilities include:
Leading the curation and delivery of events across key Motorsport accounts
Responsible for partnership events and hospitality planning, aligned to client requirements in terms of audience/guest profile, objectives, budget parameters, and performance KPIs
Implementation of partnership events and hospitality programmes, in conjunction with rights holder and sister agencies, and general account management of suppliers, budget, and client reporting
Accountable for project budget management, from building detailed event budgets, live tracking, and post-project reporting to key stakeholders
Reporting and evaluation, including interpretation of results and recommendations to clients
Planning and oversight of all events-related deliverables across other areas of partnership activation and account management
Ensuring account team deliver across core partnership management deliverables, including management of merchandise/collateral, contractual asset monitoring and status reporting - ensuring contractual asset usage is maximised and tracked.
Supporting Head of Events - Motorsport, with the implementation of best practices to ensure all events and hospitality programmes are delivered to Wasserman standards
Driving incremental business opportunities, contribution to the wider Motorsport financial targets
Supporting development and up-skilling junior members of the account team, working closely with Head of Events - Motorsport to identify individual development needs
Supporting and where required, leading on new business proposals and joining pitch teams when client briefs require event specialist input
Role-specific responsibilities include:
Management of key relationships with clients, rights holders and suppliers - acting as a point of escalation to the junior account team
Oversee development and delivery of required events and activations
Deliver best-in-class client events and activations, pulling through core client narrative to all touchpoints
Strive to meet client KPI's and ensure activity is effectively measured
Work across additional client programmes and activations as required
Thorough understanding of client budget parameters
Continually seek cost-saving measures and opportunities
Pursue opportunities to grow business organically
Monitor and approve spending of direct reports
Manage team members, ensuring that tasks are being completed correctly, efficiently and timely
Promote conflict resolution amongst staff, and recommend and manage solutions
Regular interactions with the Head of Events - Motorsport to ensure client goals are managed consistently
Regular interactions with Head of Events - Motorsport to ensure best practices delivered across all events and hospitality programmes delivered for clients
Additional Responsibilities
Oversee management of Motorsport events documents, trackers, templates and planning materials
Proactively identify and share relevant industry news, trends and case studies
Relationship management with key events suppliers in F1 and motorsport network
Develop clear and concise internal and external presentations and reporting
Demonstrate appropriate behaviours, conduct and professionalism in all inter-personal, written and verbal communications
Track time and financial expenses on a day-to-day basis
Please Note
International travel will be required in the delivery of client activations and events
Flexible working applies, a minimum of three days a week working from London office required
WHAT YOU NEED:
Agency experience is strongly preferred
Motorsport (F1) experience, minimum 2yrs required
Minimum of 5yrs experience delivering first-class hospitality / event programmes for C-suite guests
Experience working on large global brands is preferred
Experience in managing multiple team members across multiple work streams
Ability to multi-task; you will be working across a number of activities and clients with tight deadlines
Ability to anticipate problems/issues and suggest proactive resolutions to be put into place
Strong operations and logistics management skills, including planning of shipments, transport and global travel
Strong spreadsheet and budget management skills, including use of Microsoft Excel
Presentation skills (verbal and written), internally and to clients/suppliers including the use of Microsoft PowerPoint
Excellent communication skills - verbal and written, internally and to clients/suppliers
Team management - management, coordination and development of junior team members
Creative thinking and awareness of event industry trends
Attention to detail and organisation critical
Confidence and ability to present to senior stakeholders
Wasserman does not discriminate on the basis of race, sex, color, religion, age, national origin, marital status, disability, veteran status, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity or any other reason prohibited by law in provision of employment opportunities and benefits.
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