Account Director (Global Sporting Event) - Italy or Uk Based

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We’re on the lookout for an experienced Account Director to join our team and lead the planning and delivery of a premium client programme for a global sporting event in Milan in 2026.
In this role, you’ll be responsible for creating, managing, and executing a large-scale event project, predominantly focused on high-end hospitality programme development and delivery. You’ll work closely with our global client to bring their vision to life and ensure every aspect of their guest experience is world-class.
If you have a proven track record delivering complex programmes at international sporting events and 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.
**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
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
This is not an exhaustive list, and all team members will be expected to contribute to any other aspects of the business, as necessary.
**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

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