EURO Commercial Operations Manager
- Application Deadline: March 18, 2026
- Nyon
- Hybrid
Job information
Division/Unit: Division Management/ Revenue Operations
Contract type: Max-term
Location: Nyon (WFH up to one day per week)
Start date: 01.07.2026
End date: 31.08.2028
Application deadline: 18.03.2026
Main goal
The Commercial Operations Manager 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.
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
The role may also act as local commercial domain leader and/or representing the overall commercial domain leader, contributing to the smooth delivery of on-site partners’ rights.
Great Place to Work
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Access UEFA's thrilling football events
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Participate in organisation-hosted social gatherings
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Get access to different health and well-being activities
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Enjoy our amazing campus offering numerous sports opportunities
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Taste great food at our restaurant and benefit from a meal contribution
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Travel at a reduced rate with a Swiss rail half-price card
Skills & Requirements
Requirements
Experience:
- More than 7 years of experience in commercial rights delivery and tournament operations or event organisation at an international level
- more than 5 years of experience ina sponsorship environment at international level
Languages:
- English / proficient
Other requirements:
- Relocation to Switzerland/France is expected
- Proficient project management skills, with the ability to manage complex, multi-stakeholder projects
- 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.)
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About the company
UEFA – the Union of European Football Associations – is the game's governing body in Europe. It is a representative democracy, and is the umbrella organisation for 55 national football associations across Europe.
Our objectives are, among other things, to deal with all questions relating to European football, to promote football in a spirit of unity, solidarity, peace, understanding and fair play, without any discrimination on the basis of politics, race, religion, gender or any other reason, to safeguard the values of European football, to maintain relations with all stakeholders involved in European football, and to support and safeguard its member associations for the overall well-being of the European game.
We have a clear vision: a united European football family working together to improve enjoyment of the game.
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