SVP, Global Sponsorship Consulting

Job Description:

MKTG S+E is a global agency that harnesses the power of sports and entertainment for brands. For over 20 years, we've ignited fandom and innovated activation in the world of sports and entertainment to make something worth noticing, engaging, liking, sharing and remembering. We leverage deep INSIGHTS and our network of seasoned & creative team members to create IMPACT between properties, fans & brands. MKTG S+E is a part of the broader dentsu Sports International network.

Role Summary

The SVP, Global Sponsorship Consulting will serve as a senior client leader responsible for overseeing global sponsorship strategies and execution across markets. This role requires a strong balance of strategic thinking and operational excellence, leading integrated programs across teams, regions, and rights holders within a matrixed environment.

Reporting to the EVP, Sponsorship Consulting, this role operates as a key account lead, guiding global initiatives with an initial focus on Formula 1 and expanding into additional sports and partnership opportunities.

Key Responsibilities

• Serve as the senior account lead for a major global client, owning the relationship and ensuring high-quality delivery across markets
• Develop and lead global sponsorship strategies, including Formula 1 and additional sports partnerships
• Oversee execution of integrated marketing and sponsorship programs across regions and teams
• Lead cross-functional and cross-regional teams, including both direct and matrixed reports (approximately 10-30 team members)
• Build and maintain strong relationships with global rights holders, governing bodies, and partners
• Translate client business objectives into actionable sponsorship strategies and measurable outcomes
• Present strategic recommendations, performance insights, and plans to senior client stakeholders, including C-level leaders
• Identify opportunities to grow accounts through expanded partnerships, new properties, and integrated solutions
• Ensure consistency, quality, and alignment across all workstreams in a global delivery model

Qualifications

• 12+ years of experience in sponsorship consulting, sports marketing, partnerships, or related fields
• 4+ years of direct experience working on Formula 1 sponsorship programs, including partnerships with properties, teams, or athletes
• Prior agency experience required
• Demonstrated experience managing global or multi-market sponsorship programs
• Proven success leading complex, high-value client relationships
• Experience working in a matrixed organization with both direct and indirect reporting structures
• Strong commercial acumen, including experience negotiating partnerships and structuring deals

The annual base salary range for this position is $197,225-$275,000. Placement within the salary range is based on a variety of factors, including relevant experience, knowledge, skills, and other factors permitted by law. Additionally, this position is eligible for discretionary incentive compensation.

Benefits available with this position include:

• Medical, vision, and dental insurance,
• Life insurance,
• Short-term and long-term disability insurance,
• 401k,
• Flexible paid time off,
• At least 15 paid holidays per year,
• Paid sick and safe leave, and
• Paid parental leave.

At dentsu, we believe great work happens when we're connected. Our hybrid way of working combines remote flexibility with regular in-person collaboration to spark ideas and strengthen our teams. Many of our employees who live within commuting distance (90 minutes) from one of our Headquarter or Hub Offices (New York, Chicago, Detroit, Los Angeles) are required to work in the office 2-3 days per week including one Team Day. The minimum number of days may vary by office and role. Dentsu may designate other HQ or Hub offices at any time. Those who do not live near an office may be designated as a remote employee, depending on the role and business needs. Regardless of your work location, we expect you to be flexible to meet the needs of our Company and clients, which may include attendance in an office from time to time.

Dentsu also complies with applicable state and local laws regarding employee leave benefits, including, but not limited to providing time off pursuant to the Colorado Healthy Families and Workplaces Act, in accordance with its plans and policies. For more information regarding dentsu benefits, please visit www.dentsubenefitsplus.com.

To begin the application process, please click on the "Apply" button at the top of this job posting. Applications will be reviewed on an ongoing basis, and qualified candidates will be contacted for next steps.

Location:

New York

Brand:

Mktg Sports

Time Type:

Full time

Contract Type:

Permanent

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