Director of Competitions / Directress of Competitions

Direction insertion professionnelle et placement Pôle placement et entreprises - June 6, 2025

Director of Competitions

Reports to: CEO

Location: Lausanne

Type of Contract: Swiss, indefinite

Compensation: Competitive base salary in CHF

  • Car allowance: 10% company bonus
  • Other benefits: Company phone, computer, and credit card
  • 1 day of flexible remote work per week
  • Additional off days to compensate for weekend work

Special Features of the Position:

  • 8 weekends per year (Friday to Sunday) are designated work days
  • A couple of additional weekends may be required to attend competitions
  • Travel to various territories

Start: ASAP (the season 25/26 starts in December 2025)

Areas of Responsibility:

Tournament Management

  • Pool Draws
  • Fixtures
  • SA Travel Management
  • Operational Delivery
  • Commercial Delivery
  • Logistics, Signage & Branding – Static & LED
  • Pitch Branding – Physical & Virtual
  • Trophies
  • SF & Finals Venue Selection
  • SF & Finals Venue Contracting
  • SF & Finals Venue Ticketing Support
  • SF & Finals Venue Mobility Support & Management
  • SF & Finals Venue Security Support & Management
  • Crisis Management
  • Broadcast Support
  • Review of Tournament-related Press Releases

Budgets & Finance

  • E&O Budget in double-digit millions (€)
  • SF & Finals Match Accounts – P&L
  • SA Travel Budget
  • COS Budget – Commercial Delivery crossover
  • Supplier Contract Management
  • Financial Approvals

Direct Reports:

  • Head of Events and Operations
  • Lead Match Day Commissioners
  • Lead Commercial Delivery
  • Lead Tournament Organization

Desired Profile:

  • Dynamic
  • Precise and reliable
  • Hands-on
  • Natural people leader
  • Good team player
  • Comfortable in an international, multicultural environment
  • Calm and resistant to stress

Additional Qualifications:

  • Fluent in English, complementing a diverse team with Irish, French, Scottish, Welsh, and Italian nationalities
  • Knowledge of the club environment, particularly in England/UK
  • Experience in international club tournament organization or similar
  • Fluent French
  • Gravitas to engage with seasoned executives
  • Potential to grow into the COO role

Apply online using the form below. Please note that only applications matching the job profile will be considered.

Location : Lausanne
Country : Switzerland

Application Form

Please enter your information in the following form and attach your resume (CV)

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