Job Description

FIFA has established a Local FIFA Subsidiary in Brazil to work together with FIFA Zurich to deliver the biggest women’s sporting event in the world, the FIFA Women’s World Cup 2027™ (“FWWC2027”) that for the first time ever, is hosted in South America in Brazil. Now is your time to be part of the workforce that is creating this unique and unforgettable experience.

Please submit your CV in English, as it will be reviewed by an international team.

THE POSITION

The main responsibilities and oversights of the Coordinator, Licensing & Retail – for the FIFA Women’s World Cup 27™ include: 
  • Assist in coordinating and managing licensing agreements with partners, ensuring compliance with contractual terms and timelines.
  • Support the production and distribution of licensed merchandise, including coordinating with suppliers, manufacturers, and logistics partners.
  • Analyse sales data and generate reports on merchandise performance, identifying trends, and providing actionable insights to optimize sales strategies.
  • Conduct market research and competitive analysis to gather insights on consumer preferences, trends, and potential opportunities for licensing and retail activities.
  • Support the development and execution of marketing and promotional campaigns for licensed merchandise, collaborating with internal and external stakeholders.
  • Assist in maintaining accurate inventory records, monitoring stock levels, and coordinating inventory replenishment as needed.
  • Provide operational support for retail partnerships, including coordinating product displays, ensuring brand compliance, and addressing partner inquiries.
  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure effective communication and alignment.
  • Manage the product approval of different Licensees across the three phases: graphic, pre-production and production
  • Support the maintenance of licensing and retail databases and systems, ensuring accurate and up-to-date information.
  • Assist in managing licensing and retail budgets, tracking expenses, and providing financial analysis and reporting.
  • Support the coordination of licensing and retail-related events, such as trade shows, product launches, and promotional activities. 

YOUR PROFILE

Competencies and personality 
  •  Solid communication, presentation, and negotiation skills
  • Knowledge about Brazilian market trends
  • Good understanding of product development, go-to-market processes, and retail distribution models
  • Positive attitude, patience, persistent, eager and quick lerner.
  • Good organizational and back-office skills
  • Work experience in licensing & event retail across Brazilian market
  • Bachelor’s Degree or similar level of education in Marketing, Business Administration, Product Management, etc.
Requirements
  • Right to work in Brazil. 
  • Fluent in English (spoken and written)
  • Fluent in Portuguese (spoken and written)
  • Ability to re-locate to Rio de Janeiro.

About FIFA Women's World Cup 2027

The FIFA Women’s World Cup™ is the greatest women’s sporting event on the planet, showcasing the best players in the world on the biggest stage. In 2027, history will be made as Brazil welcomes the tournament to South America for the first time ever.
 
This landmark event will unite the world through an unprecedented celebration of women's football, inspiring billions of fans across the globe. As we prepare to host teams and supporters from every corner of the world, we’re looking for passionate, talented individuals to be part of history and help deliver an unforgettable tournament.
 
Join us and play your role in making FIFA Women’s World Cup 2027™ a truly extraordinary experience that celebrates and elevates women’s football.