Sports Recruitment International

Background

This is a fantastic opportunity for someone who has a proven ability to work on Euro 2012 in a logistics/ticketing function for a highly reputable sponsorship agency. The 14th UEFA European Football Championship will be held in Poland and Ukraine from 8th June to 1st July 2012.

Key Responsibilities

 

Pre Event – Logistics:-

• Manage all communications and requirements with all suppliers, specifically official travel agent, and local DMC
• Recruit staffing agencies (to recruit local hostesses), and oversee all uniform and training  requirements

 

Pre Event – Guest Registration / Reporting:

• Ensure you have a full understanding of the day to day workings of the system
• Manage all training and induction around the system with stakeholders, including the development of a detailed training manual/presentation
• Develop a thorough understanding of the clients ticket allocation plans, and ensure that all ticket distribution is in line with the clients objectives and desires
• On-going communication with internal stakeholders to understand, support and respond to their enquiries
• Ensure all tickets are catalogued and tracked throughout the tournament.
• Ensure and manage security of the tickets from when they are released from UEFA, to when they are given to a guest.  You will work with the Project Director to develop an effective ticket sign-in/sign-out system.

 

At Event – Logistics:

• Meet with all suppliers and re-confirm all requirements
• Carry out hostess training sessions
• Work with comms team to manage ticket distribution process for each match
• Manage transport requirements with Logistic Managers in Poland & Ukraine for all guests
• Work closely with appointed transport company to ensure seamless delivery of all transport for guests during the tournament

Skills & Experience Required

• A technologically savvy candidate
• Strong Excel and powerpoing skill is a must!!!!
• Poven experience in sport sponsorship, with a specific focus on ticketing and guest registration and management 
• Experience handling with and managing large volumes of information/guests
• Engaging and amicable ‘team-player’  who can perform under pressure
• Strong yet diplomatic person who is confident in negotiating and agreeing deals with suppliers.
• Willingness to work flexible work hours, including weekends when required
• Willingness to undertake international travel, and be based in Poland and Ukraine for 6-8 weeks in May/June 2012
• Clean driving license.  All candidates must be confident to drive Poland and Ukraine.

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