International Sports Events Manager — Hybrid

Placements24; Región Centro; Hybrid; MXN 900,000 - 1,800,000; Full time

Job summary

Placements24 in Zapopan, Jalisco, is seeking an experienced International Sports Events Manager to lead cross-border event planning, budgeting, and stakeholder coordination.

The role requires a hands-on leader who can deliver world-class experiences for athletes, sponsors, and fans, while navigating regulatory requirements and a hybrid work model that combines office collaboration in Zapopan with remote work during other phases.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Sports Management, Marketing, Hospitality, or related field.
• Minimum of 5 years in sports event management with international focus.
• Experience in budget management and negotiations.
• Excellent project management and organizational skills.
• Strong understanding of international sports landscapes and governing bodies.
• Ability to travel internationally and work weekends/holidays.
• Experience in hybrid remote/office environments.

Responsibilities

• Oversee all aspects of international sports event planning from concept to post-event evaluation.
• Manage event budgets for cost-effectiveness.
• Coordinate with international stakeholders, federations, LOCs, and vendors.
• Secure permits, licenses, and insurance for international events.
• Develop and implement event marketing and promotional strategies.
• Handle logistics including travel, accommodation, venue setup, and on-site operations.
• Ensure compliance with international sports regulations and safety standards.
• Lead on-site staff and volunteers.
• Liaise with media and PR teams for event coverage.
• Conduct post-event analysis and report on performance and lessons learned.

Skills

Budget management

Negotiation

Project management

Organizational skills

International sports knowledge

Multilingual

Communication skills

Travel readiness

Hybrid work experience

Education

Bachelor's degree in Sports Management

Bachelor's degree in Marketing

Bachelor's degree in Hospitality

Job description

Placements24 in Zapopan, Jalisco, is seeking an experienced International Sports Events Manager to lead cross-border event planning, budgeting, and stakeholder coordination.

The role requires a hands-on leader who can deliver world-class experiences for athletes, sponsors, and fans, while navigating regulatory requirements and a hybrid work model that combines office collaboration in Zapopan with remote work during other phases.