Specialist, Commercial Operations
FIFA World Cup 2026
Full-time
On-site
East Rutherford, New Jersey, United States
Business Development, Retail & Apparel
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Reporting to the Executive Director Commercial Operations, the Commercial Operations Specialist will be a key member of the FIFA26 Commercial Operations team, and work in close collaboration with the Host City Director and other key individuals responsible for delivering best-in-class design solutions for the FWC26.
THE POSITION
This role works across a number of functional areas in Commercial Operations such as, Marketing, Promotions, Host City Commercial Operations, Licensing & Retail and FIFA Fan Festival, with the main responsibilities including:
- Assisting in the development and execution of marketing campaigns (digital, print, social, etc.).
- Managing campaign calendars to ensure that all activities are completed on schedule.
- Assist in implementing marketing operations requirements at all other ancillary events held in the Host City
- Assisting in planning and coordinating events such as product launches, webinars, trade shows, and other promotional events.
- Handling logistics such as venue booking, vendor coordination, and on-site setups for special events and marketing activations around FIFA World Cup 2026.
- Support the local legs of the Trophy Tours either in project planning or on-site delivery
- Ensure that FIFA rights and assets are leveraged correctly and work with FIFA functional areas & Host Committees to build auxiliary events and revenue opportunities
- Handle all premium items and work with internal and external vendors to track items needed for marketing and brand department
- Support the development and execution of marketing and promotional campaigns for licensed merchandise, collaborating with internal and external stakeholders.
- Working with media outlets or platforms to ensure timely and accurate placement of advertisements.
- Compiling and presenting reports to senior management on campaign performance, return on investment (ROI), and recommendations for improvement.
- Working with external agencies, printers, and other vendors to produce marketing materials (flyers, banners, advertisements).
- Work with the FIFA Fan Festival team to provide boots on the ground support and work with the loca host committees on their FIFA Fan Festival plans
- Responsible and comfortable with working with several projects and managing expectations accordingly
YOUR PROFILE
- Bachelor’s degree or similar higher education
- Minimum 3 years of experience in a similar role
- Experience in project management and coordinating large events
- Strong client management skills and agency background advantageous
- Demonstrated excellent communication and organization skills
- Experience in entertainment, agency or sport advantageous
- Experience working in organizations with international offices/staff
- Mid-level management experience
- Fluent in English
- Proficient in Project Management tools (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Visio & Project, Teams) and planning software
- Outlook Email, scheduling, and online collaboration tools.