President, MKTG Americas

Job Description:

MKTG S+E is a global agency that harnesses the power of sports and entertainment for brands. For over 20 years, we've ignited fandom and innovated activation in the world of sports and entertainment to make something worth noticing, engaging, liking, sharing and remembering. We leverage deep INSIGHTS and our network of seasoned & creative team members to create IMPACT between properties, fans & brands. MKTG S+E is a part of the broader dentsu Sports International network. 

Across strategy, measurement, content, hospitality, and events, we connect the sports and entertainment industry and companies around the world to deliver meaningful marketing solutions and experiences that are truly differentiated. The experiences that we create engage customers, build memorable brands and deliver value. MKTG S+E is a part of the broader dentsu Sports International network.

The President, MKTG Americas will lead the agency’s operational and strategic performance across North America. This executive is responsible for driving revenue growth, strengthening client relationships, expanding the agency’s footprint in key markets, and ensuring world-class delivery of sports marketing services. The role requires a blend of entrepreneurial leadership, industry credibility, and operational discipline, with a focus on building high-performing teams and elevating the agency’s brand across the region. The President is a key member of the wider DSI Executive Leadership Team and partners closely with CEOs, CGO, CCO, CFO, HR, Legal, Product and Market leaders to deliver sustainable value in the Americas. This role reports directly to the Chief Executive Officer, MKTG.

Key Responsibilities:

Regional Leadership & Strategy

· Develop and execute the agency’s regional strategy across the Americas, aligned with global priorities.

· Identify growth opportunities in sponsorship, brand partnerships, experiential, digital, and emerging sports categories.

· Lead market expansion efforts, including evaluating new offices, partnerships, and acquisitions.

· Serve as the senior representative of the agency in the region, shaping its reputation and influence.

Commercial Growth & P&L Ownership

· Own full P&L responsibility for the Americas region, ensuring sustainable revenue and margin growth.

· Drive new business development, including prospecting, pitching, and closing major accounts.

· Oversee pricing strategies, contract negotiations, and long-term commercial planning.

· Build and maintain relationships with senior decision-makers at brands, leagues, teams, and media partners.

Client Leadership & Delivery Excellence

· Ensure the agency delivers best-in-class work across sponsorship strategy, activation, creative, and content.

· Serve as executive sponsor for key accounts, providing strategic counsel and ensuring client satisfaction.

· Anticipate client needs and industry shifts to proactively offer innovative solutions.

Team Leadership & Culture

· Lead, mentor, and develop a multi-disciplinary team across multiple offices and markets.

· Foster a culture of innovation, accountability, collaboration, and high performance.

· Partner with HR and Finance to attract top talent and build inclusive, high performing teams.

· Ensure teams have the tools, processes, and resources needed to deliver exceptional work.

Industry Engagement & Thought Leadership

· Represent the agency at major sports, marketing, and entertainment industry events.

· Build relationships with leagues, federations, rights holders, athletes, and media platforms.

· Act as a spokesperson and thought leader on trends shaping the sports marketing landscape.

Operational Excellence

· Implement operational frameworks that support scale, efficiency, and quality.

· Ensure compliance with global standards, financial controls, and reporting requirements.

· Oversee vendor relationships, regional partnerships, and cross-office collaboration.

Required Experience & Qualifications

· 20+ years of leadership experience in sports marketing, sponsorship, brand partnerships, or related fields.

· Proven track record of driving commercial growth and managing P&L at scale.

· Deep relationships across the sports ecosystem (brands, leagues, teams, athletes, media).

· Experience leading large teams and managing multi-market operations.

· Strong strategic thinking, negotiation skills, and executive presence.

· Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, entrepreneurial environment.

Preferred Attributes

· Visionary mindset with the ability to anticipate industry shifts.

· Strong storytelling and communication skills.

· High emotional intelligence and a collaborative leadership style.

Additional Information 

The annual salary range for this position is $357,500-$500,000. Placement within the salary range is based on a variety of factors, including relevant experience, knowledge, skills, and other factors permitted by law. Additionally, this position is eligible for discretionary incentive compensation. 

Benefits available with this position include: 

• Medical, vision, and dental insurance, 

• Life insurance, 

• Short-term and long-term disability insurance, 

• 401k, 

• Flexible paid time off, 

• At least 15 paid holidays per year, 

• Paid sick and safe leave, and 

• Paid parental leave. 

At dentsu, we believe great work happens when we're connected. Our way of working combines flexibility with in-person collaboration to spark ideas and strengthen our teams. Employees who live within a commutable distance of one of our hub offices, currently located in Chicago, metro Detroit, Los Angeles, and New York City, are required and expected to work from the office three days per week (two days per week for employees based in Los Angeles). Dentsu may designate other Hub offices at any time. Those who live outside a commutable range may be designated as remote, depending on the role and business needs. Regardless of your work location, we expect our employees to be flexible to meet the needs of our Company and clients, which may include attendance in an office. 

Dentsu also complies with applicable state and local laws regarding employee leave benefits, including, but not limited to providing time off pursuant to the Colorado Healthy Families and Workplaces Act, in accordance with its plans and policies. For further details regarding Dentsu benefits, please visit www.dentsubenefitsplus.com. 

To begin the application process, please click on the "Apply" button at the top of this job posting. Applications will be reviewed on an ongoing basis, and qualified candidates will be contacted for next steps. 

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Location:

New York

Brand:

Mktg Sports

Time Type:

Full time

Contract Type:

Permanent