Job information
Division/Unit: UEFA Events SA / Revenue Operations
Contract type: Max-term
Location: Nyon (WFH up to one day per week)
Start date: 01/02/2027
End date: 31/08/2028
Main goal
The Commercial Operations Specialist is responsible for implementing operational projects that ensure the professional delivery of on site sponsorship rights to commercial partners to a high professional standard for UEFA EURO 2028, taking place in the UK & Ireland.
This includes thorough planning and coordination with relevant EURO 2028 structures (UEFA / UK&I 2028 Ltd), other internal divisions and units, and external stakeholders throughout the preparation phase. The role serves as a dynamic interface between organisational teams and marketing teams or appointed third parties, including UEFA’s commercial agents.
The role may also include responsibilities as a local commercial domain leader and/or representing the overall commercial domain leadership and contributes to the delivery of the on-site sponsor rights and ensures a smooth handover to the Venue Marketing Teams before and during the tournament. Rights include, for example:
Partner guest-related rights
Partner activation rights and promotional opportunities
Partner “Sole & Exclusive” programmes and other individual rights
Partner on-site sales rights
Product supply management (value-in-kind services)
Partner commercial association exclusivity and UEFA rights protection
Any additional rights granted to commercial affiliates in the future
Key Responsibilities
Manage and/or coordinate the delivery of partners’ rights for UEFA national team final tournaments, ensuring they are delivered to a high quality, on time and within budget
Maintain effective cooperation with internal and external stakeholders to proactively support the partner-related aspects of organisational projects
Propose, develop and implement innovative processes, tools and communication solutions that maximise the value of marketing rights within UEFA’s operational framework
Maintain detailed project plans and other essential documentation as required, produce post-event reports, and share knowledge transfer and best practices
Prepare the delegation of responsibilities and information flow to the on-site venue marketing teams, briefing and supporting them to ensure delivery of all on-site sponsorship rights at the venues during the competition
Act as the project/operational lead and point of contact for specific on-site rights during final tournaments, with temporary assignments at venues as required
Requirements
Experience:
More than 4 years of experience in commercial rights delivery and tournament operations or event organisation at an international level
At least 2-3 years of experience in a sponsorship environment at international level
Languages:
Proficient in English
Other requirements:
Relocation to Switzerland/France is expected
Proficiency in MS Office applications
Proven ability to manage complex projects end-to-end with advanced project-management expertise
Strong organisational and coordination skills, with excellent attention to detail
Effective communication and interpersonal skills to manage and engage diverse stakeholders
Willingness to travel (working visits, final tournaments, etc.)
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