Commercial Operations Coordinator

Job informationDivision/Unit: Club Competitions Operations & Events / Commercial OperationsContract type: open endedStart date: 12/01/2026Main goalThe Commercial Operations Coordinator supports the delivery of sponsorship and broadcast rights across UEFA Club Competitions and National Teams. This role ensures the smooth implementation of commercial partners’ contractual rights and contributes to operational excellence through project coordination, documentation, and stakeholder collaborationKey ResponsibilitiesSponsors Rights Delivery & Special ProjectsCoordinate and oversee the implementation of commercial partners’ rights at UEFA matches and related events.Develop staffing plans to ensure proper on-site coverage.Serve as the main contact for venue teams and partners, resolving issues and managing expectations.Plan and execute sponsors' special projects.Contribute to efficient rights activation processes, including documentation and reporting.Draft and review activation guidelines for commercial partners.Support front and back office setup for partner platforms.Prepare reports and presentations on rights delivery progress.Track and review available rights for business development proposals.Commercial Operations Documents & ProceduresPrepare manuals, guidelines, procedures, and reporting tools for rights delivery.Support content development for briefings, workshops, and training.Set up and monitor ICT platforms for user functionality.Coordinate season preparation and site visit reporting.Manage season binders with appropriate access rights.Administrative & Organizational TasksManage administrative duties related to Sponsorship Operations and VSSM assignments.Coordinate annual contracts with suppliers, partners, and clubs for hospitality.Communication & CoordinationLiaise with internal units and external stakeholders for planning and execution.Collaborate with venue team managers, stadium authorities, and functional areas.Deliver training sessions and develop materials for VSSMs/VOBMs.Manage competition-related inboxes and compile reports.Oversee sponsor approval processes with internal units and agencies.Ticketing & Hospitality SupportSupport delivery of commercial partners’ ticketing rights.Verify ticket-related documentation and procedures.Maintain ticketing and hospitality tracking overviews.Assist with data extraction, purchase orders, and distribution tracking.Contribute to hospitality program development and service enhancements.General Support & AdministrationOrganize workshops, meetings, and briefings.Provide back-office support for match preparations.Act as VSSM or support during the season and lead sponsorship delivery for UEFA finals. RequirementsExperience:3–5 years in international sports event marketing or sponsorship managementExperience servicing high-expectation clients and venue management in football or other sportsProven experience in managing sponsorship delivery programsEducation:Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Marketing or any related fieldFurther studies in Sports Events Management or Project AdministrationLanguages:Fluent in EnglishAny additional European languageOther requirements:Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office and ICT platforms.Solid project management and organizational skillsAbility to manage multiple projects.Ability to deliver under pressure and meet deadlinesWillingness to travel internationally (approx. 10–15%)Strong interest in sports, football, premium events, and sponsorshipHigh service orientation and client servicing skillsWant to stay updated on our latest job opportunities, events, and behind-the-scenes insights? Join us on LinkedIn.UEFA welcomes applications from all, actively working to ensure that we are an inclusive employer that finds the best candidate for our positions, regardless of aspects such as sex, gender identification, disability, age, sexual orientation, religion, ethnicity or nationality. , Publish to LinkedIn