Speculative Job Opportunity: Global Account Director - UK/Europe (Global Sporting Event)

As we continue to grow and secure exciting new projects for two major global sporting events taking place in the US in 2026 and 2028, we are eager to connect with exceptional candidates who are passionate about contributing to world-class sporting experiences.

We’re looking to build relationships now with talented individuals who could play a key role in our next client wins and be part of our team in delivering these landmark events. With opportunities expected to open up across 2025, 2026, and 2027, we want to hear from professionals who have a genuine enthusiasm for the sporting industry, hospitality and proven experience working on large-scale or international sporting events.

If you’re looking for your next challenge and want to be part of delivering unforgettable moments on the global stage, we’d love to start the conversation with you.

We’re on the lookout for an Global Account Directors to join our team and lead the planning and delivery of premium client programmes at one of the world’s most iconic sporting events.

In this role, you’ll be responsible for creating, managing, and executing large-scale event projects, predominantly focused on high-end hospitality programme development and delivery. You’ll work closely with global clients to bring their vision to life and ensure every aspect of their guest experience is world-class.

We’re excited to connect with experienced Hospitality Global Account Directors who are based in the UK or Europe who have a proven track record delivering complex programmes at international sporting events. If you thrive in a fast-paced, high-performance environment and are passionate about delivering unforgettable experiences on the world stage, we’d love to hear from you.

Our UK/Europe Global Account Directors would be remote or Hybrid roles depending on your location, but you would be required to have regular international travel to the US.

Key Responsibilities:

• To project manage the planning and operational delivery of client hospitality programmes
• To create and effectively manage a budget(s)
• To manage key client relationships
• To co-ordinate key stakeholder engagement and their involvement in major events
• Working with the other departments to plan and manage all programme elements - Hotel, Ticketing, F&B, Transport, Premiums, Print and Production, Onsite offices, Accreditation and Staffing.
• Develop guest experience in line with client aims and local market knowledge pre-event, and actively manage the guest experience onsite
• Develop and manage project timelines
• Advise clients on deadlines in timely manner
• Develop and manage relationships with venue managers and the Organising Committee
• To manage an internal iLUKA team including, Programme Managers and external consultants – wider team management may be required dependent on size and scale of project
• Continual evaluation of work undertaken and seek ways to improve the management of activity on behalf of a client
• Work with other members of the agency team to maximise supplier relationships both commercially and excellence in delivery
• Draw upon case history and industry best practice to deliver excellence in event planning and delivery

Skills, Knowledge, Expertise:

• Proven experience working in sports event management and / or experiential
• Significant project management experience
• Previous evidence in the management of senior stakeholders in public and/or private sector
• Previous work with International and National Governing Bodies of sport / organising committees
• Sponsorship rights delivery and activation experience
• Excellent interpersonal and relationship skills
• Effective resource planning
• Commercial acumen and budget management

Attributes:

• High energy, comfortable working potentially long hours in a demanding but rewarding and friendly environment
• Flexible, enthusiastic, confident, outgoing
• Willing to roll sleeves up and get involved
• Passionate about sport, hospitality and delivery
• Able to work in a calm, kind and professional manner in a pressured environment
• Ability to prioritise a demanding workload