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FIFA — Partnerships & Media
Partnership Manager (Freelance, August 2026 - May 2027)
FIFA is hiring a freelance Partnership Manager to work in Zurich from August 2026 to May 2027. The role involves managing day-to-day relationships with FIFA Commercial Affiliates and establishing partnerships with internal stakeholders. The ideal candidate will have experience in marketing, client servicing, and event management within a global brand or agency. The Partnership Manager will work closely with the Partnerships & Media division to deliver marketing communications plans and manage complex stakeholder relationships. The role requires a proactive and solution-oriented approach, with the ability to acquire knowledge of FIFA Commercial Affiliates' rights and commitments. The Partnership Manager will also develop an understanding of specific Commercial Affiliates' product categories and handle various marketing approvals. There may be opportunities to support the Partnership Rights Delivery team on-site for certain FIFA Competitions. The Partnership Manager will be expected to represent FIFA Organization and Partnerships & Media Division values and standards. The role requires a strong understanding of the sports marketing and sponsorship business, as well as experience in global sports environment and event management. Responsibilities - Manage day-to-day relationship with FIFA Commercial Affiliate(s) - Establish and cultivate relationships with commercial partners and internal FIFA stakeholders - Demonstrate a proactive and solution-oriented driven approach to account servicing - Acquire knowledge of FIFA Commercial Affiliates rights and commitments to identify relevant and meaningful marketing opportunities - Develop understanding of specific Commercial Affiliates’ product categories, including competitors - Handle various marketing approvals submitted by FIFA Commercial Affiliates, providing a timely response to requests and supplying solutions - Support the Partnership Rights Delivery team on-site for certain FIFA Competitions, either at event HQ or in competition venues Requirements & Qualifications - Four to five years’ experience of marketing or client servicing within a global brand or agency and event management background - Experience working with local/regional governments and entities - Good working knowledge of digital and social media platforms - Experience delivering marketing communications plans using a mixture of online and offline digital, social and traditional media - Experience managing complex stakeholder relationships and at a senior level - Fluent in English - Proficient in Word / PowerPoint / Excel - University degree in Sports Management or equivalent - Strong understanding of the sports marketing and sponsorship business - Proven client servicing and effective relationship management skills - Experience in global sports environment and event management - Self-motivated, proactive and solution oriented - Capability to multi-task and set priorities - Flexible, open, and innovative mind-set - Team worker, service oriented and cooperative with good interpersonal, oral and written skills - Proven track record of leading and delivering multiple projects under pressure Benefits - Freelance employment from August 2026 to May 2027 - Opportunity to work with a global sports organization - Potential opportunities to support the Partnership Rights Delivery team on-site for certain FIFA Competitions 2. Prepare your application materials, including your resume and cover letter. 3. Click the Apply button below to submit your application.