Commercial Operations Specialist

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.)