Specialist, Commercial Operations - Philadelphia, FIFA World Cup 2026 Job at FIF

Overview

Specialist, Commercial Operations - Philadelphia, FIFA World Cup 2026

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.

Department: Commercial & Marketing

Location: Philadelphia

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 local 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.

Seniority level

• Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Contract

Job function

• Consulting, Information Technology, and Sales