Global Consulting Lead, Motorsports - Strategy & Consulting

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, including New York, London, Abu Dhabi, Amsterdam, Hong Kong, Madrid, Mexico City, Toronto, Paris and Sydney. For more information, please visit . WHAT YOU WILL BE DOING: Strategic & Commercial Leadership Serve as the senior global lead for motorsport consulting engagements, setting vision, strategic direction, and performance standards across the vertical. Own and shape global sponsorship strategy, including rights valuation, commercial frameworks, deal structures, and long-term partnership roadmaps. Act as a senior advisor to clients on portfolio optimization, investment strategy, and ROI measurement across motorsport assets. Identify and unlock new growth opportunities through strategic advisory, portfolio evolution, and the development of scalable, future-facing partnership approaches. Additionally - identify areas for renegotiation should current rights not be delivering against brand objectives. Client Advisory & Relationship Management Build and maintain strong relationships with global brand leaders, rights holders, agencies, and governing bodies. Serve as the primary strategic voice of the client internally, influencing senior leadership and cross- functional teams. Lead (alongside Global Account Lead and Activation lead) high-stakes client engagements, executive presentations, and global planning sessions Drive client retention and expansion through trusted counsel, proactive insight, and consistently high-value strategic output. Consulting & Insight Leadership Translate complex data, research, and performance analytics into clear, executive-ready narratives and actionable recommendations. Oversee global reporting frameworks, including performance trends, competitive intelligence, market insights, and investment effectiveness. Partner with analytics, strategy, and measurement teams to evolve best-in-class evaluation methodologies for sponsorship performance. Global Program & Partnership Oversight Provide senior oversight of global sponsorship execution, including multi-market activations, talent integrations, and complex rights management. Lead creative and brand governance at a global level, ensuring consistency, compliance, and strategic alignment across all partner assets. Oversee property planning, activation development, and approval workflows to ensure efficiency, quality, and on-time delivery. Manage senior vendor and agency relationships, ensuring seamless collaboration across markets and disciplines. People & Leadership Lead, mentor, and develop senior account leaders and consulting teams, setting clear expectations and supporting long-term career growth. Foster a culture of strategic excellence, innovation, and accountability across the motorsport consulting group. Serve as an internal subject matter expert on motorsport sponsorship, partnership best practices, and global rights frameworks. WHAT YOU NEED: 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 provision of employment opportunities and benefits. Wasserman is seeking a seasoned Global Consulting Lead to drive strategic leadership for a flagship global client within our motorsport portfolio, responsible for a major, long-term partnership shaping the future of brand engagement in motorsport. This role sits at the intersection of commercial strategy, client advisory, and global partnership execution, acting as a trusted senior advisor to some of the world's leading brands and rights holders.As a senior leader within the Brands Client team, you will own global client strategy, shape high-value sponsorship ecosystems, and work closely alongside a Global Activation Lead, to deliver, complex, multi-market programs across key motorsport markets. You will guide senior account leaders, influence executive decision- making, and ensure best-in-class strategic thinking, executional excellence, and commercial impact across the vertical. This role requires strong expertise in sponsorship valuation, deal structuring, global rights management, and motorsport culture, paired with the ability to lead teams, advise C-suite stakeholders, and drive long-term client growth. Bachelor's degree required Strong understanding of the motorsport ecosystem, including rights holders, teams, talent, governing bodies, and commercial dynamics. Demonstrated expertise in sponsorship valuation, negotiation strategy, and partnership structuring. Highly proficient in PowerPoint and Excel; comfortable translating complex analysis into clear strategic stories. Experience leading, mentoring, and developing senior team members across regions. Comfortable operating in high-pressure, high-profile environments with global talent and partners. Willingness to travel internationally to key motorsport events and client engagements. London-based, with flexibility to be in the office 2-3 days a week 10-15+ years of experience in sponsorship consulting, sports marketing, brand partnerships, or motorsport-related roles. - Proven experience leading global, high-value sponsorships and advising senior stakeholders.- Strong commercial acumen with the ability to link sponsorship strategy to broader business objectives.- Exceptional communication and presentation skills, with experience delivering to C-suite and board-level audiences.