Manager, Affiliate Village Brand Experience - FIFA World Cup 26™

Who We Are:

On Location is a premium experience provider, offering world class hospitality, ticketing, curated guest experiences, live event production, and travel management across sports, entertainment, and fashion. From unrivaled access for corporate clients to guests looking for fully immersive experiences at marquee events, On Location is the premier and official service provider to over 150 iconic rights holders, such as the IOC (Paris 2024, Milano Cortina 2026, LA 2028), NFL, NCAA, UFC and PGA of America, and numerous musical artists and festivals. The company also owns and operates a number of unique and exclusive experiences, transforming the most dynamic live events into a lifetime of memories. On Location is a subsidiary of Endeavor, a global sports and entertainment company.

Endeavor is a global sports and entertainment company, home to many of the world’s most dynamic and engaging storytellers, brands, live events, and experiences. The Endeavor network specializes in talent representation through entertainment agency WME; sports operations and advisory, event management, media production and distribution, and brand licensing through IMG; live event experiences and hospitality through On Location; full-service marketing through global cultural marketing agency 160over90; and sports data and technology through IMG ARENA and OpenBet. Endeavor is also the majority owner of TKO Group Holdings (NYSE: TKO), a premium sports and entertainment company comprising UFC and WWE.

THE ROLE         

The Manager, Affiliate Village Brand Experience is responsible for conceptualizing, managing the collateral and signage program for the FIFA World Cup 2026™ Affiliate Villages. This role is integral to the Affiliate Relations team, which is responsible for designing, managing, and executing a best-in-class FIFA Affiliates Hospitality Programme at the biggest sporting event of all time.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS & RESPONSIBILTIES

• Program Development:

• Lead the ideation and design of small-format collateral and directional signage for each Affiliate Village.
• Develop a baseline signage plan and adapt it to individual Affiliate Village markets based on walking routes and layouts.

• Stakeholder Collaboration:

• Work closely with the Delivery Team to align the Commercial Village collateral and signage plans, ensuring consistency and identifying economies of scale where feasible.
• Acquire in-depth knowledge of each stadium layout (inside and outside the secure perimeter), including Affiliate parking, PSA locations, and walking routes to ensure signage aligns with logistical needs.
• Ensure effective communication and information sharing across functional areas (FAs).
• Manage the approval process for proposals related to Affiliate Village collateral and signage.

• Client-Facing Materials:

• Develop and deliver client-facing presentation materials showcasing signage and collateral plans, walking routes by market, and other relevant details.

• Brand Compliance:

• Review and provide feedback on affiliate signage and collateral plans for private lounges to ensure adherence to FIFA brand guidelines.

• Operational Oversight & Reporting:

• Maintain an accurate budget in Excel, providing live updates and financial reporting as needed.
• Support vendor onboarding, invoicing, and reconciliation processes.
• Provide program status reports, addressing challenges and issues to management as required.

OTHER DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

• Create professional materials, including presentations and documents, using Microsoft Office Suite (PPT, Word, Excel) or Keynote.
• Organize and attend meetings, track updates, and ensure timely completion of action items.
• Manage timelines and deadlines for the overall program and individual assignments.
• Perform other duties as assigned by leadership.

DESIRED SKILLS & QUALIFICATIONS

• A minimum of 5 years in event planning, hospitality, or program management.
• Experience with global sporting events and operations, preferably the FIFA World Cup or other major football events.
• Strong organizational and problem-solving skills.
• Solid understanding of budget management, financial reporting, and cost efficiency.
• Strong proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite.
• Familiarity in CRM tools like Salesforce and event platforms like Secutix.
• Exceptional communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Ability to perform effectively under pressure in a fast-paced environment.

Travel

Must be adaptable with work and travel schedule and be available to travel for work which may include extended work hours during nights, weekends, and holidays.  This position may require up to 20% travel.

This job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of the employee's activities, duties, or responsibilities for this job.  Duties, obligations, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

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Endeavor unites and brings people together in our love of sport, culture, and entertainment. We understand this can only be accomplished when we lead with a lens of diversity, equity, and inclusion in everything we do. As a global company that drives culture, we strive to reflect the world’s diverse voices.  

Endeavor is an equal opportunities employer and encourages applications from suitably qualified and eligible candidates regardless of sex, race, disability, age, sexual orientation, or religion or belief.

Per local requirements and in the interest of transparency, the range shown below reflects the prevalent current hiring range for this position. Hiring pay rates are based on a number of factors, including location and may vary depending on job-related qualifications, knowledge, skills and experience.  Endeavor strives to provide locally competitive rewards packages, which include base rate along with, as applicable, short- and long-term incentives, growth and developmental opportunities, and robust benefits, such as health care, retirement, vacation and other paid time off, and additional offerings.

Hiring Range Minimum:

$67,500 annually

Hiring Range Maximum:

$90,000 annually