Commercial Operations Specialist

The Commercial Operations Specialist is responsible for implementing operational projects that ensure the professional delivery of on-site sponsorship rights to commercial partners for UEFA EURO 2028, which takes place in the UK and Ireland. The role involves thorough planning and coordination with EURO 2028 structures, other internal divisions and units, and external stakeholders throughout the preparation phase. It serves as an interface between organisational teams and marketing teams or appointed third parties, including UEFA's commercial agents.

• 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.
• Contribute to the delivery of on-site sponsor rights covering areas such as 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), and partner commercial association exclusivity and UEFA rights protection.
• Coordinate throughout the preparation phase with relevant EURO 2028 structures (UEFA and UK&I 2028 Ltd), other internal divisions and units, and external stakeholders.
• Act as a dynamic interface between organisational teams and marketing teams or appointed third parties, including UEFA's commercial agents.

• 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.
• Proficient in English.
• 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.).
• Relocation to Switzerland/France is expected.

• Hybrid working arrangement with the option to work from home up to one day per week.