Senior Event Executive (Ticketing Coordinator) (Global Soccer) (Home Improvement Client)

USA (Hybrid)

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Posted 4 months ago

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Job Summary

Drive end-to-end ticketing and seating management for a high-profile FIFA World Cup event, with on-site support and strict data accuracy.

  • Own planning, data quality checks, and allocation management for tournament delivery.
  • Must-have: 2+ years in event ticketing, sponsorship fulfilment, or hospitality operations.
  • Standout: Experience supporting a corporate sponsor program with high travel expectations.

Job Description

Responsibilities

  • EXPERIENCES / Responsible for planning and executing event and experiential marketing programs.
  • Accurately assign seating allocations based on product type, inventory category, and guest groupings
  • Manage and maintain ticketing data within official FIFA ticketing systems and internal databases
  • Coordinate digital ticket distribution in line with tournament timelines and compliance policies
  • Ensure ticket allocations align with THD sponsorship entitlements and hospitality packages
  • Conduct detailed data quality checks to maintain 100% accuracy
  • Support guest list reconciliation and reporting for internal and client stakeholders
  • Assist with match-by-match inventory tracking and allocation management
  • Liaise with internal Octagon teams, FIFA ticketing contacts, and THD stakeholders as required
  • Provide on-site ticketing support during tournament delivery, if required

Requirements

  • Minimum 2 years’ experience in event ticketing, sponsorship fulfilment, or hospitality operations
  • Experience working with ticketing databases and seating manifests
  • Ability to interpret stadium seating charts and hospitality zoning
  • Strong Excel proficiency and data management capability
  • Exceptional attention to detail and accuracy
  • Strong communication and stakeholder management skills
  • Ability to manage multiple priorities under tight deadlines
  • Experience working on large-scale international sporting events
  • Previous experience supporting a corporate sponsor program
  • Ability to lift up to 50 lbs. and stand for up to or more than eight hours at a time
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