VP, Global Client Lead

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

Pay

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

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