Senior Coordinator, Commercial Strategy & Operations at UNITED STATES SOCCER FEDERATION 1

Atlanta, Georgia, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

29 Jul, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

30 Apr, 26

Experience

2 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Strategic planning, Operational support, Budget management, Project management, Administrative support, Communication skills, Organizational skills, Time management, Microsoft Word, Microsoft Outlook, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft PowerPoint, Salesforce, CRM, Leadership, Analytical decision-making

Industry

Spectator Sports

Description

Description U.S. Soccer Overview The U.S. Soccer Federation exists in service to soccer. Our aim is to ignite a national passion for the game. Because we believe that soccer is more than a sport; it is a force for good. We understand the importance and the power of teamwork, on and off the pitch. That is why we work closely with our Federation partners and members, to inspire, support and guide every level of the game: from the grassroots to the National Teams. We want to bring soccer into every home and every community, right across America. Because we believe that soccer can transform lives like no other sport. Soccer can represent the best of U.S. U.S. Soccer is in a period of significant growth, with ambitious plans for U.S. Soccer in the near and far future. We are, therefore, looking for dynamic servant leaders to join us on this journey: in service to soccer. Applicants must be able to demonstrate visionary leadership, analytical decision-making, professional flexibility, and an empathic management style that builds bold teams and delivers globally significant results. Position Description The Senior Coordinator will work in direct partnership with the Chief Commercial Officer, providing administrative support to maximize the output of seven (7) commercial departments: Business Ventures, Consumer Products, Events, Marcomms, Media & Broadcast, Partnership Development, and Partnership Marketing. This is a one-of-a-kind opportunity for an individual with an interest in meaningfully growing soccer in America and stepping onto the front lines of the commercial side of sports. The ideal candidate will serve a number of core business functions while having exposure and access to a variety of high-level projects, environments, etc. Primary Responsibilities Short-list of Responsibilities Include (not exhaustive): Department strategic planning and execution Operational support for annual Commercial Offsite. Provide operational support to 7 Commercial Departments in development of annual strategic planning (meeting schedule management, material prep, follow-up). Provide administrative support of the business operations of the Commercial team through monthly commercial budget management (meeting schedule management, material prep, follow-up). Support the operational development of multi-year strategic outlook (MSO) across the department. Support operational management of key commercial strategic initiatives, ensuring on-time delivery, risk mitigation, and cross-functional alignment. Support implementation process improvements across Commercial functions to increase efficiency, clarity, and scalability. Direct support of Chief Commercial Officer Direct support of the Board of Directors' Commercial Committee, including meeting coordination, department alignment, and meeting follow-up. Day-to-day department support, including meeting management and direct administrative support to the Chief Commercial Officer. Participate in weekly Commercial Leads meeting providing top line updates, summary, defined next steps to the group. Commercial Operations Support Manager in managing department matchday hospitality to maximize senior national team matchdays. Increase the visibility of the Commercial Department and organization through key-influencer outreach and Industry follow-up. Commercial programming lead for marquee external commercial events (i.e. Commercial Summit, shebelieves summit, etc.) Requirements Minimum Qualifications Bachelor's or advanced degree with an excellent record of academic and managerial or professional achievement (Graduate degree a plus). Minimum 2 years’ experience working in a fast paced environment. General knowledge of soccer. Passion for and experience with extracurricular activities that demonstrate leadership, excellence, commitment, and other important intangible skills (i.e., collegiate athlete, military, volunteer, etc.). Strong, clear, articulate communication and writing skills; ability to conceptualize and communicate complex ideas easily. Extraordinary attention and commitment to detail. Exceptional organizational skills, with the ability to evaluate, prioritize, balance, and easily switch between multiple tasks or needs. Professional presence and demonstrated interpersonal skills to work with people from all backgrounds and in all settings. Ability to connect "micro" details to the "macro" vision and mission. Strong time-management skills with ability for quick responsiveness. Demonstrated fluency with Microsoft Word, Outlook, Excel, CRM / Salesforce, and PowerPoint. Ability to work non-standard hours, including nights and weekends, and travel if and as needed. U.S. Soccer offers a comprehensive compensation package, casual work environment, an inclusive culture, and an atmosphere for professional development. U.S. Soccer is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to diversity, equity, and inclusion, and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any kind on the basis of race, color, sex, religion, national origin, citizenship, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, disability, genetic information, military status, political belief, or any other characteristic protected under the law. This policy applies to all our employment practices within our organization. We strongly encourage women, people of color, LGBTQIA, veterans, parents, and persons with disabilities to apply.

Responsibilities

The Senior Coordinator will provide administrative and operational support to seven commercial departments, including strategic planning and budget management. They will also directly assist the Chief Commercial Officer and the Board of Directors' Commercial Committee with meeting coordination and project execution.