Hospitality Manager - Formula 1

Job Description

CAA

Position: Formula 1 Hospitality Manager

Location: NEW YORK

Who we are

Creative Artists Agency (CAA), is the world's leading full service entertainment, media, and sports agency. We represent many of the most successful professionals working in television, film, music, theatre, video games, sports, and digital content. We also provide a range of strategic and marketing consulting services to corporate clients.

THE ROLE

The successful candidate will be able to demonstrate a deep understanding of the process, requirements and expectations involved in managing a premium hospitality experience in F1.

Reporting into the Head of Experiential, this individual will be expected to travel to races and lead the hospitality operation on behalf of our clients, from programming development to execution.

Inclusive of pre-race planning, vendor engagement/management, managing on-the-ground logistics and paddock club hosting – this role requires an enthusiastic, organized, and outgoing leader, that is willing to go the extra mile.

RESPONSIBILITIES
• Working closely with client(s) to shape and innovate their Formula 1 global hospitality and event experience.
• Oversee and manage Hospitality team members in the creation of the guest experience from planning to execution.
• Leverage supplier relationships, conduct research, coordinate and make the necessary accommodations, travel and ancillary programming alongside the official race experience.
• Responsible for tracking and utilization of contractual F1 hospitality assets and ticket allocations (where applicable).
• International travel including to host and manage senior level guest logistics (as required).
• Establish relationships with key rights holder to meet ongoing approvals and deadlines.
• Senior client liaison, stakeholder management and reporting.

QUALIFICATIONS/REQUIREMENTS
• A F1 hospitality specialist with at least one season's experience traveling to F1 races.
• 6+ years' experience managing hospitality programs on behalf of corporate brand partners.
• A leader, team player and experience managing junior colleagues.
• Calm, organized and solution-orientated with meticulous attention to detail and high standards.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Strong work ethic with the ability to work under pressure and tight deadlines.
• An agency / client servicing background is preferable but not essential.
• US-based

CAA maintains a fully-vaccinated environment, for the safety and health of employees and guests, to the extent allowed by local law. Where permitted, all CAA employees will be required to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 (including any waiting periods) and provide approved documentation when: 1) working in or visiting any CAA office; 2) attending any CAA company events, whether in the office or not; or 3) meeting with clients at any location. CAA also expects that all employees will take responsibility for maintaining optimal vaccine levels; for instance, this may include receiving boosters for which they are eligible. If you are unable to get a vaccine due to a medical condition, disability, or a religious belief, CAA will consider your accommodation request. The Company's policies in this regard may be updated from time to time, as pandemic/endemic conditions and local laws evolve.

Jobcode: Reference SBJ-gwbv12-18-118-187-83-42 in your application.