Director, Corporate Consulting for FIFA World Cup 26

Company Background: 

Founded in 1994, Genesco Sports Enterprises (GSE) is a corporate sports marketing consulting agency. We develop effective and efficient sports sponsorship strategies to grow our clients’​ business.

Job Description:

• Genesco Sports Enterprises is expanding its established internal soccer group and is looking for highly-motivated Directors to lead client programs for FIFA World Cup 26 and other high-profile soccer partnerships
• New team members will be responsible for planning and delivering day-to-day management of clients’ sports marketing programs – bringing passion, attention to detail and a proactive approach to their role

Responsibilities:

• Strategic day-to-day management of client programs and partnerships
• Dedication to detail, by leading the asset and deadline planning, creative approvals and communications with clients and partners 
• Lead delivery of integrated soccer campaigns – including concepting, identifying opportunities to drive value from current partnerships 
• Responsible for detailed planning and analysis of program logistics and co-ordination, budgets, finance trackers
• Provide partner/athlete/talent recommendations and support negotiations
• Manage events and activation of partnerships, including pre-event preparation tasks (coordinate staff, activations, guest list, etc.) and live event leadership
• Foster collaborative relationships with clients, sports partners, vendors
• Analyze the performance of partnerships and provide recommendations for optimizing

Qualities required for role:

• Soccer experience, with experience working with FIFA is highly desirable 
• Bachelor’s degree
• 5+ years related work experience
• Can-do, solutions-oriented attitude with strong work ethic
• Outgoing personality and friendly client/customer-service demeanor
• Strong organizational and communication skills
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office – Word, Power Point & Excel skills are strictly required
• Ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously
• Attention to detail and follow-through
• Proficiency in Spanish (oral and written) is a plus
• Ability to lift at least 25lbs
• Ability to travel up to 15%

Compensation:

• Competitive salary, commensurate with experience
• Full benefits

No Relocation Provided