Euro Commercial Operations Manager H/F UEFA

Job information

Division/Unit: UEFA Events SA / Revenue Operations
Contract type: Max-term
Location: Nyon (WFH up to one day per week)

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Start date: 01/02/2027
End date: 30/09/2029

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Main goal

The Commercial Operations is responsible for implementing operational projects that ensure the professional delivery of on-site sponsorship rights to commercial affiliates for UEFA EURO 2028, which will take place in the UK and Ireland.

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Key responsibilities

The role is solely based in Nyon and includes thorough planning and coordinating with relevant UEFA EURO 2028 structures (UEFA, UK and Ireland 2028 Limited), other internal divisions and units, and external stakeholders throughout the preparation phase. It serves as a dynamic interface between organisational teams, marketing teams, and appointed third parties, including UEFA's commercial agents.

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The role may also support other UEFA competitions (e.g. UEFA Nations League Finals, UEFA Under-21 EURO, UEFA Women's EURO) and act as a local commercial domain leader and/or represent the overall commercial domain leader, contributing to the smooth delivery of on-site partners' rights, such as:

Partner guest-related rights
Partner activation rights and promotional opportunities
Sole and 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

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Key responsibilities

Managing and coordinating the delivery of commercial affiliates' rights for UEFA EURO 2028, ensuring they are delivered to a high quality, on time and within budget
Maintaining effective cooperation with internal and external stakeholders and proactively supporting the aspects of organisational projects relating to partners
Proposing, developing and implementing innovative processes, tools and communication solutions that maximise the value of marketing rights within UEFA's operational framework
Drawing up and maintaining detailed project plans, including timelines, budgets, resource plans and other essential documentation, producing post-event reports and transferring knowledge and best practices
Preparing 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
Being the project/operational lead and point of contact for specific on-site rights during UEFA EURO 2028, with temporary assignments at venues as required

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Requirements

Experience:

Moré than 7 years of experience in commercial rights delivery and tournament operations or event organisation at an international level
At least 4 years of experience in a sponsorship environment at international level

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Education:

Bachelor's degree

Languages:

Fluent in English, any other language a plus

Other requirements:

Relocation to Switzerland/

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France is expected
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.)
Proficient in Microsoft Office