Job Description

Reporting organisationally to the Head of Commercial Rights Delivery, the Commercial Rights Delivery Manager will oversee the successful operational implementation and fulfilment of FIFA Commercial Partners’ World Cup contractual rights and obligations. This role is venue based. It includes management of official sites requirements and stadium preparation of Commercial Partners activities and deliverables.    

THE POSITION

The main responsibilities of the venue based Commercial Rights Delivery Manager for the FIFA World Cup 26™ include:

• Coordinate and oversee the operational implementation and delivery of the FIFA World Cup 2026™ Commercial Partners agreements.
• Work with stadium venue management, stadium Authorities, and other functional areas to plan and deliver the rights and obligations of the Commercial Partners.  
• Coordinate and deliver stadium inspections and Commercial Partners operational visits, understanding the commercial requirements at the stadium as well as the F&B concessions operations.  
• Coordinate the implementation of clean site and Commercial Partners exclusivity in the appointed official sites. 
• Together with FWC26 project leads and the FIFA HQ Commercial Rights Delivery team, implement specific marketing projects at the stadium e.g., Value-in-Kind, Special Marketing Programmes and other partners activities, etc.  
• Serve as the primary point of contact for FIFA Commercial Rights Delivery addressing inquiries, resolving issues throughout the event operation delivery process. 
• Work with marketing suppliers and assist them in the delivery of their obligations.
• Support the Commercial Rights Delivery team with other projects as required and the venue team during the tournament period.  
• Prepare comprehensive reports, guidelines, and presentations on rights delivery progress, highlighting key achievements, challenges, and recommendations for future events. 
• Prepare tournament debrief reports. 
• Any other duties that may be required.

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YOUR PROFILE

• Bachelor’s Degree or similar level of education 
• Minimum of ~5 years of work experience in events operations,
• Proven track-record in managing complex projects,
• Ability to adopt a strategic view, take decisions, and act promptly, 
• Ability to operate in a high pressure and fast paced environment,
• Experience in managing international events or in organizations with international offices/staff,
• Innovator and added-value approaches towards rights delivery.
• Fluent in English. Spanish and/or French proficiency is a plus
• Proficient in MS Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Visio & Project) and planning software and online collaboration tools

In accordance with California's Equal Pay and Opportunity Act, the salary range for this position is $93k-$105k. This estimate is based on this position being performed in California, and the range may not apply to similar positions in other locations. In determining actual base pay, FIFA 26 considers candidate education, experience, and other job-related factors allowed by law.

An employee’s position within the salary range will be determined by various factors, including relevant education, experience, qualifications, certifications, skills, geographic location, performance metrics, shift, travel requirements, collective bargaining agreements, and business needs.

Additionally, FIFA 26 offers a competitive benefits package, which includes medical, dental, vision, disability insurance, life insurance, and a 401k retirement plan.

About FWC2026

The FIFA World Cup 26™ will mark the first time that the tournament features 48 teams and will be hosted by three countries: Canada, Mexico, and the United States.

This new format redefines excellence, generating unique opportunities for greater participation and engagement from fans and players in North America and all over the world. Now is your time to be a game changer and join the workforce that is planning and delivering this unique and unforgettable experience.

Job Tags

Full time, Work experience placement, Shift work,

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