Commercial Operations Specialist
- Application Deadline: Oct. 29, 2026
- Nyon
- Hybrid
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
Great Place to Work
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Access UEFA's thrilling football events
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Enjoy our amazing campus offering numerous sports opportunities
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Get financial support for your health insurance costs
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Taste great food at our restaurant and benefit from a meal contribution
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Park with ease using our free parking spaces
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Travel at a reduced rate with a Swiss rail half-price card
Skills & Requirements
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.)
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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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