Senior FIFA Trophy Tour (Freelancer)

Department: Tournament and Venue Operations

Employment Type: Freelance

Location: Zurich

Description

THE POSITION

• Planning and operational support for the FIFA World Cup Trophy Tour by Coca-Cola, the FIFA Club World Cup Trophy Tour and the FIFA Women's World Cup Trophy Tour
• Manage the Project Team 
• Support all logistical parts of the Trophy Tour planning and delivery (Flights, Accommodation, Visas, logistics, etc.)
• Contribute to the RFP process to identify a partner Marketing Agency as well as the development of the Trophy Tour event concepts
• Relationship management with external and internal stakeholders
• Work closely with Commercial Partners, FIFA Member Associations (MAs) and Participating Clubs for FCWC and FWWC
• Contracting of freelancers to create Trophy Tour dedicated team responsible for the delivery of the events
• Provide FIFA, Commercial Partners, MAs, Clubs, other stakeholders timely and accurate information on events and activation opportunities
• Project reporting including comprehensive debrief
• Support trophy appearance schedule and implementation during the respective tournaments 
• Develop understanding of Commercial Affiliates' product categories, including Commercial Affiliates competitors
• Contribute to market and competitive analysis 
• Provide support to FIFA communication channels in order to ensure accurate and timely coverage of tour is represented through a variety of platforms
• Potential to act as FIFA spokesperson as/when required during tour 
  
  

YOUR PROFILE

•  4-6 years experience of marketing, event management or account servicing with a client or agency
• Ideally experience of Trophy Tours or any similar project
• Strong understanding of the business of sports
• Solid experience in travel logistics management
• Event management & operational experience with strong project management skills
• Global and cross-cultural mindset
• Fluent in English. Any additional languages beneficial
• Ability to be flexible and adopt an innovative mindset
• Understanding of commercial business and marketing objectives
• Excellent oral and written communication skills
• Available and willing for extensive travel 
• Effective relationship management skills
• Team player with internal and external stakeholder
• Creative approach to problem solving