Missions
01
Design and organize hospitality services for partners, sponsors, and VIP guests at sporting events
02
Manage VIP areas (executive boxes, lounges, honorary stands) and ensure quality of welcome
03
Coordinate service providers (caterers, security, hostesses) to guarantee premium service
04
Develop commercial hospitality packages and contribute to revenue generation
05
Ensure client follow-up and retention of VIP partners after each event
Career evolution
Director of hospitality and client experience for a club or major event
Key account commercial manager in sports
Event director for a sports venue
Consultant in premium sports hospitality
Job outlook
Growing market driven by the upscaling of spectator experiences
Strong demand from professional clubs seeking to diversify revenue streams
Development of digital and hybrid hospitality offerings
International opportunities at major global competitions
Skills
Excellent interpersonal skills and high-end service mindsetMastery of event project management and logisticsCommercial skills and ability to negotiate hospitality contractsKnowledge of protocol and VIP audience expectationsFluency in English and ideally a third language
Education
Bachelor's / Master's in Event Management, Luxury Hospitality, or Business
Training at a business school, sports management program, or hospitality school (EHL, Vatel). Experience in sports events or luxury hospitality is a key asset.
Workplaces
Professional sports clubs (football, rugby, basketball)
Major sporting event organizers (Wimbledon, Tour de France, Formula 1)
Stadiums and sports complexes
Sports-specialized event agencies
Federations and professional leagues
Salary
2,800€/mois5,000€/mois
+10 XP