About this opportunity
Opportunity Overview
This is a fixed-term, full-time Event Marketing Coordinator position in Brazil, part of the Commercial & Marketing department. It supports the creation and implementation of strategic marketing campaigns. The role is suited for individuals with a related bachelor's degree and experience in marketing, particularly in the sports industry. The Event Marketing Coordinator will work with internal and external stakeholders, including Host Cities and Stadiums, Commercial Partners, and Official Media Partners and Licensees. The role involves contributing to the development of cross-cultural and sector tactical and long-term strategic promotional partnerships. The position requires a strong understanding of marketing principles, attention to detail, and the ability to work under pressure. The ideal candidate will have experience in a marketing function, preferably with sports governing bodies, and a passion for football. The Event Marketing Coordinator will be based in Brazil and will need to be fluent in both English and Portuguese. They will also need to be proficient in MS Office, planning software, and online collaboration tools.
Responsibilities
- Support the creation and implementation of strategic marketing campaigns
- Contribute to the development of multi-channel marketing plans
- Coordinate between internal and external tournament stakeholders
- Support the development of cross-cultural and sector tactical and long-term strategic promotional partnerships
- Assist with the creation of briefing, publishing plans, planning, valuation, tracking, and final reporting documents
- Support the team to deliver launches of major brand assets
- Oversee multi-stage global and localised awareness and tournament related sales campaigns
- Provide administrative and project support across the Event Marketing team
- Collaborate with cross-functional stakeholders as needed
Requirements & Qualifications
- Related bachelor’s degree or a similar level of higher education
- Adaptable, effective, and efficient under pressure
- Effective at working proactively and independently
- Ability to communicate clearly and effectively via different channels with key stakeholders
- Willingness to work non-traditional hours including evenings and weekends as needed
- Demonstrates strong attention to detail in all tasks and deliverables
- Experience in a marketing function favourable
- Experience with sports governing bodies, LOCs, and sports and entertainment rightsholders
- Understanding of the dynamics of football
- Experience in Brand Marketing and Marketing Operations, Communications, Events
- A passion for football
- Proficient in MS Office, planning software, and online collaboration tools
- Right to work in Brazil
- Fluent in English (spoken and written)
- Fluent in Portuguese (spoken and written)
- Ability to re-locate to Rio de Janeiro
How to Apply
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