Responsibilities

• Work with Octagon global F1 sponsorships team to identify and build out NA market opportunities
• Work with the Head of Experiences/SVP and the Octagon Global F1 team to strategically plan, develop and implement staffing and resourcing models across multiple events
• Assist with the development and execution of integrated sponsorship activations, initiatives, and campaigns using the client’s sponsorship portfolio and assets
• Collaborate with the Octagon organization managing the F1 team relationship to establish outstanding collaboration and identify efficiencies in delivering work across cross-functional and cross-border teams.
• Collaborate with internal and external hospitality teams
• Be a team leader cultivating an inclusive environment for all team members
• Build and nurture positive client relationships
• Lead day-to-day project management for the region
• Own the development of key documents to include senior executive presentations, strategy documents, competitive reports, best practice guides, and case studies
• Oversee multiple sponsorship project work-streams from development through execution

Requirements

• 10+ years of experience in working in sports sponsorship, prior experience in F1 is a strong preference
• Project management background a requirement (CPM experience a plus)
• Prior strategy work: ability to be a key contributor to the strategic direction by supporting the creation and implementation of marketing strategy and program development
• Shown success in building and maintaining trusted client and partner relationships
• Experience in developing successful integrated sponsorship activations, initiatives, and campaigns
• Experience developing presentations for internal/external senior executives
• Validated ability to work as part of a team and to tackle problems effectively and independently in a fast-paced environment
• Is used to be the senior point of escalation for internal NAM client teams, solving problems and advising on best strategies forward.
• Self-starter who will take initiative with new projects and work with a variety of people
• Capacity to become an expert on the client’s brand and the state of the client’s industry

Preferred

• Prior experience in F1 is a strong preference
• CPM experience a plus
• Payment Services industry experience/knowledge a plus