Senior Account Manager

Job Description

Octagon is seeking a Senior Account Manager to support the global Formula 1 hospitality program for a key FSI client.

The role is for an entry‑to‑mid level SAM with proven F1 hospitality experience, strong client servicing skills, and the confidence to manage budgets, suppliers and complex guest logistics across a 24‑race calendar.

Key Responsibilities

• Hospitality & Event Management
• Lead operational planning for selected F1 hospitality race programmes, ensuring premium guest experiences, accurate documentation, robust logistics and best‑in‑class delivery across a complex global calendar of race hospitality, off‑track support and hot‑laps programmes.
• Support strategic planning of programme and communications with Account VP and Account Director.
• Manage day‑to‑day client communication, escalating risks and decisions appropriately while maintaining strong relationships with client stakeholders, rights holders, suppliers and internal teams.
• Plan and coordinate detailed F1 hospitality packages, including race tickets, paddock and garage experiences, guest communications, accommodation, transfers, restaurants, team appearances and on‑site schedules.
• Develop events including scheduling, logistics, health and safety, insurance, creative production, briefing documentation, providing in‑depth brand‑relevant content and insight.
• Research, procure and contract relevant third‑party suppliers.
• Manage project budgets, including creation, tracking, supplier quotes, purchase orders, invoicing, reconciliation and clear reporting of risks, variances and approvals.
• Develop and deliver pre‑ and post‑event reporting.
• On‑site management of C‑suite level guests.
• Account Management
• Lead defined projects and race workstreams independently while supporting senior team members on larger, higher‑complexity programmes.
• Support development of annual program strategy, driving through to execution.
• Proactively foresee issues and propose solutions before they arise.
• Financial management of invoices, vendor payments, budget tracking documents, and reporting and reconciliation on overall project finances.
• Coordinate with other global Octagon account teams to ensure efficiencies and best practices across regions.
• Manage junior account staff, overseeing specific project workstream deliverables.
• Devise and execute regular client inspiration/feedback sessions.
• Report and optimise programme on an ongoing basis.

About You

• Passion for motorsports with deep knowledge and experience in Formula 1 rights holders, teams, suppliers and logistics.
• Experience with on‑site event management and execution within motorsport, preferably Formula 1.
• Outstanding organisational, interpersonal and communication skills (oral and written).
• Strong attention to detail, ability to prioritise multiple tasks and deliver quality work within deadlines.
• Ability to think on the fly, use initiative, enjoy learning new things and adapt when situations change.
• Natural at building relationships with stakeholders at any level.
• Enjoy problem solving and finding creative solutions to challenges.
• Ability to collaborate across disciplines, departments and projects.
• Team player.
• Excellent computer skills – mastery of Microsoft Office suite (Word, Excel, Power Point).
• Staff management experience.
• Willingness to work weekends, holidays and non‑traditional hours as required.
• EEO & Company Commitment

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