Licencing & Retail (Snr) Manager – retail & planning (Freelancer, Fixed-Term)

As the organiser of some of the biggest and most iconic sport events in the world, we lead the way in the sport and event industry.Join the team as a freelancer and support us on our mission. THE POSITION These are your key tasks: Day-to- day product x marketing management of assigned FIFA retail and eCommerce accounts. Contribution to the overall FIFA retail strategy providing ongoing strategic input and recommendations to drive sales and revenue, and the consumer journey. Account management of the assigned retail accounts including merchandising, product, logistics, operational matters, royalty reporting etc. Plan and manage the product assortment and buy for FIFA retail channels together with retail operators to ensure best in class assortment and in working closely with licensing team. Identify the product opportunities and drive the product development with licensing managers to ensure event & 365 retail and eCommerce needs are met. Work with FIFA cross-functional teams to coordinate product collection releases, promotions, storytelling, marketing campaigns and consumer engagement initiatives. Manage , own and plan the product roll-out calendar and marketing calendar for FIFA retail channels. Manage specific licensing & retail projects, including DTR projects as directed. Support the licensing & retail team in managing FIFA licensees in relation to FIFA retail opportunities and needs. Works closely and proactively with the L&R controller to ensure all pro