Responsibilities

• Lead the development of client hospitality strategies, including annual hosting plans and event calendars aligned to business objectives.
• Identify and recommend high-impact hospitality opportunities, experiences, and environments that drive client engagement and brand impact.
• Bring forward innovative, culturally relevant ideas that elevate the quality and uniqueness of hospitality programs.
• Conduct event portfolio analysis to inform strategic recommendations and optimize program performance.
• Oversee end-to-end planning and execution of hospitality experiences, ensuring programs are delivered with excellence from concept through recap.
• Lead the design and development of event concepts, branding, guest experience, and on-site execution plans.
• Provide on-site leadership for key events, ensuring seamless delivery and high-quality execution.
• Ensure all experiences are aligned to client expectations, brand standards, and program goals.
• Build and maintain strong client relationships, serving as a trusted partner on hospitality strategy and execution.
• Partner with Account teams to align hospitality programs with broader account goals and growth opportunities.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree required
• 6–8+ years of experience in hospitality, event planning, experiential marketing, or related field
• Proven experience leading high-level corporate hospitality programs and events
• Experience managing client relationships, vendors, budgets, and cross-functional teams
• Strong vendor network across hospitality and experiential environments
• Deep expertise in hospitality, event planning, and experiential program execution.
• Strong network of vendor and industry relationships across hospitality and production.
• Ability to think strategically while executing with precision and attention to detail.
• Strong financial acumen, including budgeting, forecasting, and contract negotiation.
• Exceptional client service and relationship management skills.

Preferred

• Agency, sports marketing, or sponsorship experience preferred
• Knowledge, Skills & Abilities
• Deep expertise in hospitality, event planning, and experiential program execution.
• Strong network of vendor and industry relationships across hospitality and production.
• Ability to think strategically while executing with precision and attention to detail.
• Strong financial acumen, including budgeting, forecasting, and contract negotiation.
• Exceptional client service and relationship management skills.
• Strong leadership presence with the ability to guide teams and influence stakeholders.
• Excellent communication and organizational skills in fast-paced environments.
• Ability to manage multiple complex programs simultaneously.