Associate Manager, Hospitality

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Wasserman operates at the epicenter of sports, music and entertainment, serving talent, brands and properties on a global scale. Our brands and properties division works with iconic brands and rights holders, supporting business growth through all marketing disciplines. We're a trusted partner to every major league, team and venue, building meaningful connections between brands, properties and fans. Headquartered in Los Angeles, Wasserman's presence spans 28 countries and more than 70 cities.

In this role you will develop and implement events, hospitality programmes and brand experiences at and away from the track, with support from account team members.

As a result of growth to a key client’s global partnership portfolio, Wasserman is looking for a motivated Associate Manager to join the Brands team. The position provides hands‑on support to account teams across the planning and execution of motor sport hospitality events and race activations, with a focus on guest experience, client objectives, budget management and performance measurement.

• Support the planning and delivery of motor sport hospitality events and race weekend activations
• Assist in managing day‑to‑day relationships with clients, rights holders and suppliers
• Deliver best‑in‑class guest experiences aligned to client objectives and brand narratives
• Support event logistics including guest management, accreditation, schedules and on‑site operations
• Maintain event documentation, trackers, timelines and planning materials
• Support the research and sourcing of event suppliers, hospitality collateral and gifting items
• Assist with global event logistics by coordinating shipments of event equipment with the preferred warehouse and logistics supplier across multiple race locations
• Contribute to creative brainstorming for race activation concepts and hospitality enhancements
• Assist with financial administration including budgets, POs, supplier invoicing and cost tracking
• Prepare clear internal and client‑facing presentations, reports and post‑event evaluations
• Proactively identify relevant motor sport and partner news to support client storytelling Maintain positive relationships with clients, partners, suppliers and colleagues daily
• Support junior team members where required, ensuring tasks are complete accurately and on time
• Effectively manage regular project and status meetings with clients (and external agencies where relevant)
• Support business‑development initiatives and bring enthusiasm for taking on new challenges while prioritising client work

• Minimum of a bachelor’s degree (nice to have)
• Minimum of one year’s relevant work experience (within a sports agency or live events environment)
• Motorsport (F1) experience is preferred
• Must be proficient in Microsoft Suite, particularly with PowerPoint and Excel
• The ability to multi‑task and self‑manage to meet deadlines and handle multiple priorities
• Strong operations and logistical management skills
• Must be flexible and comfortable to assume multiple roles as needed by the team
• Efficient communicator, enabling decisions with internal and client stakeholders
• Strong attention to detail and highly organised
• Ability to think creatively in a team environment
• Must be flexible and react calmly under stressful circumstances
• Ability to stay poised and professional when working with well‑known talent
• Ability to travel for partner programs or activations as required

Base salary range: $60k–$68k, plus bonus potential if applicable for role. Actual base salary is dependent on several factors including market dynamics, location, experience, specialized skills and budgetary considerations.

Wasserman does not discriminate on the basis of race, sex, color, religion, age, national origin, marital status, disability, veteran status, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity or any other reason prohibited by law in the provision of employment opportunities and benefits.