[Hiring] Hospitality & Experience Specialist, Motorsport Partnerships @CrowdStrike

Role Description

Reporting to the Director, Global Brand & Motorsport Partnerships, the Hospitality & Experience Specialist, Motorsport Partnerships is responsible for planning, coordinating, and executing CrowdStrike’s motorsport hospitality and event activations across premier racing platforms including WEC, IMSA, and SRO. This role supports a high-profile events calendar of Endurance and GT race weekends, VIP client programs, and bespoke brand-led experiences with racing teams and rights holders. You will deliver exceptional, high-touch hospitality experiences for senior executives, strategic partners, and top-tier clients. The specialist drives flawless operational execution, from pre-event planning and logistics to on-site delivery, ensuring every detail reflects CrowdStrike’s premium brand standards and commercial goals.

What You’ll Do

• Event Planning & Execution
  • Lead the end-to-end planning and delivery of U.S. motorsport events with a focus on premium hospitality programs for executive and VIP audiences.
  • Support selected international events, including WEC and flagship global motorsport engagements.
  • Design and deliver best-in-class guest experiences, from pre-event planning to on-event delivery to concierge services and post-event follow-up.
  • Manage elite hospitality offerings including paddock and pit access, private suites, trackside activations, and curated itineraries.
  • Oversee operational logistics, budgets, timelines, and vendor coordination to deliver seamless event execution.
• Partner & Stakeholder Collaboration
  • Build and maintain strong working relationships with racing teams, series rights holders (WEC, IMSA, SRO), circuits, agencies, and premium hospitality partners.
  • Collaborate effectively with internal teams across sales, marketing, communications, legal, and executive leadership to align activations with broader business objectives.
  • Execute sponsorship assets, entitlements, and branding accurately across all activations.
  • Ensure contractual, financial, and compliance requirements are met.
• Delegate Management & Acquisition Strategy
  • Support rollout of nomination campaigns and maintain regular touchpoints with regional teams and leadership.
  • Build and manage event registration pages; partner with sales leadership to identify and qualify C-level target accounts, and oversee end-to-end attendee registration and tracking.
  • Collaborate with Compliance and Legal teams to ensure efficient delegate approvals and adherence to all regulations.
  • Support delegate communications, and audience engagement strategies.
• Performance Tracking & Insights
  • Define, measure, and report on event success using KPIs such as client engagement, lead generation, guest satisfaction (NPS), and ROI.
  • Regularly report on metrics and trends leveraging Salesforce and Tableau, focusing on ROI from events.
  • Produce comprehensive post-event recaps to share insights and best practices with internal stakeholders.
  • Monitor campaign performance metrics in real-time and adjust strategies as needed.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in event-led marketing, hospitality, or experiential programs, preferably within sports, tech, luxury, or racing ecosystems.
• Demonstrated experience executing complex, high-touch live events and premium hospitality activations.
• Strong project management skills with attention to detail and operational discipline.
• Excellent communication and relationship management skills with the ability to interface cross-functionally and with senior stakeholders.
• Proven ability to manage multiple initiatives in fast-paced environments.
• Comfortable with frequent travel (20–30%, heavier during racing seasons), including nights and weekends.

Preferred Skills & Experience

• Previous experience working directly with endurance racing teams, GT programs, series rights holders (WEC, IMSA, SRO), or comparable racing partnerships.
• Background in international event logistics, travel planning, and vendor coordination for global events.
• Experience managing high-level hospitality programs in luxury or premium consumer environments.
• Experience curating VIP guest communications including invitation campaigns, executive correspondence, event messaging, and post-event follow-ups aligned to sponsorship and hospitality objectives.
• Strong understanding of sponsorship measurement tools and frameworks.
• Familiarity with CRM tools and event technology platforms that support guest management and reporting.
• Experience supporting programs with global itineraries, complex travel, and cross-border compliance.

Benefits

• Market leader in compensation and equity awards.
• Comprehensive physical and mental wellness programs.
• Competitive vacation and holidays for recharge.
• Paid parental and adoption leaves.
• Professional development opportunities for all employees regardless of level or role.
• Employee Networks, geographic neighborhood groups, and volunteer opportunities to build connections.
• Vibrant office culture with world class amenities.
• Great Place to Work Certified™ across the globe.