Marketing Partnerships Executive (fixed-term through June 2027)

Company Overview

Beyond being a full-service sports marketing agency, TEAM is a trusted advisor. We understand the complexities of growing amazing properties and the value of long-term collaborations. Building off more than three decades driving UEFA’s commercial growth, TEAM is evolving to shape the sports industry, applying its proven approach to creating, delivering, and nurturing value to a wider set of clients.

Based in Lucerne and London, and powered by a team representing 30+ nationalities, our culture is defined by our ambition, adaptability, collaboration, and an unshakeable commitment to excellence.

About the Team

The Marketing Partnerships team cultivates strategic, mutually beneficial relationships across UC3’s network of sponsor and licensing partners. We prioritize partners’ business goals and needs, delivering industry-leading support across partnership management, digital rights implementation, and UEFA Men's Club Competition (UMCC) brand stewardship, while also supporting UC3 in marketing sales for the 2024-27 cycle.

Your Contribution

In this role, you will be integral to the delivery of sponsor partnerships across UEFA’s Men’s Club Competitions, reporting to the Senior Marketing Partnerships Manager. Your key responsibilities will include:

• Supporting the day-to-day management of UEFA’s Men’s Club Competitions sponsor partnerships, ensuring best-in-class delivery of 360-degree marketing campaigns.
• Collaborating with UC3’s commercial partners’ activation agencies to ensure contractual rights and obligations are met to the highest standards.
• Managing a wide range of competition-related approvals for commercial partners, including onsite activations and the approval of digital campaign materials.
• Facilitating clear communication of operational requirements to commercial partners, providing comprehensive briefings on relevant topics and supporting overall operations.
• Coordinating digital campaigns and working with partners on social media initiatives from concept to implementation.
• Playing a key role at UEFA Men’s Club Competition Finals each season, coordinating fan festival activations, guest experience programmes, and overall management activities.
• Preparing and providing input for regular reports to UC3.
• Executing important administrative tasks that are crucial to the successful delivery of contractual rights.

Candidate Profile

The ideal candidate will possess experience or demonstrate a keen interest in sports marketing and sponsorship, with a strong understanding of digital marketing. Efficient project and time management skills are essential for balancing multiple tasks. Strong communication skills will enable you to present ideas clearly and collaborate effectively with both internal teams and external partners. A client-focused mindset and commitment to quality are vital, alongside a proactive attitude and enthusiasm for innovation.

Additionally, you will excel in the following areas:

• Adaptability: Curious, resilient, and open to different methods and working styles.
• Ambition: Aiming high and supporting others in their pursuit of excellence.
• Connection: Valuing collaboration, inclusion, and long-term partnerships.
• Diligence: Delivering work with integrity, accountability, and consistent quality.
• Languages: Fluent in English; knowledge of additional languages is advantageous.

What We Offer

At TEAM, we strive to be the best place for professional growth in the sports marketing industry. By fostering a community that enables staff to thrive, we emphasize clear communication and individual development.

• Make a difference: Contribute to the success of UEFA’s Men’s Club Competitions.
• Be inspired: Work with and learn from industry-leading professionals in an international and dynamic culture.
• Continue growing: Access regular and customized training and coaching programs.
• Work flexibly: Our hybrid policy balances in-office and remote work, includes 5 weeks of vacation, public holidays, and an end-of-year office closure.
• Get involved: Participate in sustainability, DEI, social committees, and various staff-organized sports and volunteering opportunities.
• Enjoy extras: Benefit from a discounted gym membership, onboarding support, and commuter benefits.

The position will be based at TEAM’s Lucerne or London office and will involve some international travel. Join us to create opportunities and make a difference in UEFA’s Men’s Club Competitions.