Hybrid Retail Event Manager – FIFA Fan Festival

Posted 3 weeks ago

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About the role

  • Retail Event Manager supporting retail operations across FIFA World Cup 2026 event locations. Responsible for event planning, staffing, and on-site execution in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

  • Elevate Global is partnering with Fanatics to support retail operations across FIFA World Cup 2026 ™ Fan Festival locations
  • Lead day-to-day retail operations planning for assigned Fan Festival locations
  • Support store layout planning, fixture setup, and merchandising execution
  • Coordinate staffing plans and schedules in partnership with People Ops and recruiting teams
  • Ensure retail locations are fully stocked, organized, and customer-ready
  • Oversee on-site builds, POS setup, event days, and breakdown
  • Direct and support retail staff to ensure smooth operations and a strong customer experience
  • Monitor POS accuracy and assist with product setup or labeling as needed
  • Troubleshoot issues quickly and calmly during live event days
  • Manage timelines, expenses, and operational details to stay on plan
  • Support inventory count-out, transfers, and shipping per program requirements
  • Contribute to post-event reporting and operational feedback
  • Partner with finance and leadership on recap insights and improvement opportunities

Requirements

  • 2+ years of experience in event operations, retail management, or hospitality
  • Experience leading teams in high-volume, fast-paced environments
  • Strong communication and organization skills
  • Comfortable making decisions on the fly and handling pressure
  • Solid working knowledge of POS systems, inventory flow, and retail KPIs
  • Ability to lift up to 50 lbs
  • Willing and able to travel, including overnight stays
  • Authorized to work in the United States

Benefits

  • Travel expenses reimbursed
  • Opportunity to work on one of the largest global sporting events
  • A collaborative, people-first team environment focused on delivery and respect
  • Managers may be eligible for a discretionary bonus, targeted at approximately 10% of base pay, based on overall program and performance outcomes

Job title

Retail Event Manager – FIFA Fan Festival

Job type

Experience level

JuniorMid level

Salary

$1,600 - $1,800 per week

Degree requirement

No Education Requirement

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