Omnicom Media Group (OMG), the media services division of Omnicom Group Inc. (NYSE: OMC) - delivers transformational experiences for consumers, clients, and talent. Powered by the Omni marketing orchestration system, OMG connects best-in-class capabilities that enable our full-service media agencies OMD, PHD, and Hearts & Science to deliver more relevant and actionable consumer experiences, more productive and proactive client experiences, and more collaborative and rewarding talent experiences for the more than 24,000 people serving the world's leading brands in OMG agencies around the globe.
Omnicom Media Group (OMG), the media services division of Omnicom Group Inc. (NYSE: OMC) - delivers transformational experiences for consumers, clients, and talent. Powered by the Omni marketing orchestration system, OMG connects best-in-class capabilities that enable our full-service media agencies OMD, PHD, and Hearts & Science to deliver more relevant and actionable consumer experiences, more productive and proactive client experiences, and more collaborative and rewarding talent experiences for the more than 24,000 people serving the world's leading brands in OMG agencies around the globe.
Optimum Sports is the dedicated sports marketing agency within Omnicom Media Group. Unlike traditional sports marketing agencies, Optimum Sports operates in both the Sports Partnership and Sports Media landscapes. With the combination of both disciplines under a single offering, Optimum Sports provides its clients with unique and advantageous marketplace leverage through which it delivers cohesive, multi-platform sports marketing strategies. Ingrained with the latest research and ROI tools, Optimum Sports facilitates everything from Negotiation and Ideation to Execution and Actualization.
Our approach integrates media, investment, property, and insights to develop strategy, manage negotiation and execution, and evaluate performance of partnerships. Established in 2003, we continue to innovate in the sports marketplace and build solutions for our constantly evolving world.
The Senior Director will lead the Hospitality Division of Optimum Sports overseeing all hospitality activation. Participation in new business ideation will also be part of the role.
As the Senior Director, you will be responsible for the entire development, execution and management of a Client's Olympic hospitality program for the Milan 2026 Olympic & Paralympic Games. This person will work in close collaboration with the Official Hospitality Provider of the Olympics and all relevant third parties to ensure seamless delivery of Client's hospitality program and will report into the Managing Director overseeing the Client relationship. The Senior Director will also oversee a client's major corporate event in the Spring of 2026.
Qualifications:
• Bachelor's degree required (preferably Marketing, Sports Management, Hospitality Management a plus)
• 12+ years of experience in experiential marketing / hospitality event marketing with direct client-facing access
• Olympics Hospitality Experience Preferred, Major Global Events considered
• Industry knowledge and understanding of Sports Marketing and the Olympics & Paralympics
• Meticulous attention to detail, highly organized with the ability to manage and prioritize many simultaneous deliverables
• Proficient in Excel, PowerPoint, Word, Google Docs, Teams
Critical Skills:
• Client management skills required
• Excellent organization and planning skills
• Ability to work well under pressure and deliver assignments under deadline
• Strong management skills and the ability to be a team leader
• Strong analytical skills and problem-solving ability
Responsibilities:
• Lead and Oversee OS Hospitality Division
• Support existing client relationships
• Build and support new business efforts in the space
• Lead Games-time operational strategy and manage implementation of client's Hospitality program for Milan 2026.
• Manage all vendor and agency relationships and coordinate associated resources for seamless delivery.
• Oversee relationship with Olympics hospitality AOR to execute across all program deliverables and support all elements of the program including accommodations, food and beverage, transportation, local experiences, staffing, gifts, tickets, etc.
• Lead, Plan and Manage all Site visits including prep, schedule, execution, hosting
• Client management
• Lead all Games Time Olympic & non-Olympic activities and experiences including planning
• Work closely with Client on Guest communication and management
• Manage unique Executive Program
• Build out training, logistics / operational and procedural materials
• Ideate and propose production as it relates to on-site experiences
• Onboard, train, and manage temporary staff prior to and during Games
• Create and Manage total hospitality budget
• Manage day-to-day comms with client POCs and across internal teams
• Manage and develop effective relationships with agencies, hotels, vendors and partners
• Develop understanding of clients' business needs, KPI's, goals and objectives
Travel:
• International travel required
• May require extended work hours leading up to Milan 2026
• This description is non-exhaustive and may evolve over time based on agency and client needs.
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This is the pay range the Company believes it will pay for this position at the time of this posting. Consistent with applicable law, compensation will be determined based on relevant experience, other job-related qualifications/skills, and geographic location (to account for comparative cost of living). The Company reserves the right to modify this pay range at any time. For this role, benefits include: health insurance, vision insurance, dental insurance, 401(k), Healthcare Flexible Spending Account, Dependent Care Flexible Spending Account, vacation days, sick days, personal days, paid parental leave, paid medical leave, and STD/LTD insurance benefits.
Compensation Range
$120,000-$230,000 USD
This role is hybrid, requiring three (3) days per week in the office. The remaining two (2) days may be worked remotely. Specific in-office days will be discussed during the interview process, with flexibility to align with team needs. Please note that the number or required in-office days may be adjusted over time, potentially increasing the number of required in-office days based on business needs.
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