EURO Commercial Operations Specialist

UEFA; Nyon; Hybrid; CHF 130,000 - 170,000; Part time

Job summary

UEFA is seeking a Commercial Operations Specialist in Nyon to implement operational projects ensuring high-quality on-site sponsorship rights delivery for EURO 2028 in the UK & Ireland. You will coordinate with UEFA and external partners, manage plans, and support on-site teams across multiple stakeholders.

Relocation to Switzerland/France is expected. Proficiency in MS Office and strong project-management skills are required; willingness to travel is essential.

Qualifications

• More than 4 years of experience in commercial rights delivery and tournament operations at international level.
• At least 2–3 years of experience in sponsorship at international level.
• Proficient in English.

Responsibilities

• Manage and coordinate delivery of partners' rights for national team final tournaments, high quality, on time and within budget.
• Maintain cooperation with internal and external stakeholders to support partner-related aspects of projects.
• Develop and implement processes, tools and communications to maximise value of marketing rights.
• Maintain detailed project plans, documents and post-event reports; share knowledge transfer and best practices.
• Brief and support on-site venue marketing teams for delivery of rights during the tournament.
• Act as project/operational lead for on-site rights with temporary assignments at venues.

Skills

Project management

Stakeholder coordination

Communication

Travel readiness

MS Office proficiency

Attention to detail

Interpersonal skills

Tools

MS Office

Job description

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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