As of AUG: Specialist - Athlete Events (elite) m/w/d

Description du poste

* Work directly with elite athletes on global, high-impact events * Contribute to a strategic athlete engagement program with real brand impact ## About Our Client ## Our client is a globally recognised organisation operating at the intersection of sport, performance, and brand experience. With a strong commitment to athlete partnerships and storytelling, they are seeking a highly capable Athlete Events Specialist to support a critical period of athlete engagement activity ideally at least from AUG to NOV 2026. ## Job Description ## You will be responsible for leading the end-to-end design and delivery of high-impact athlete engagement experiences. This role will play a key part in enhancing the consistency, quality, and strategic relevance of athlete-focused events globally.Key responsibilities include: * Lead the full lifecycle of athlete events, from strategic concept development through to execution and post-event evaluation * Design and deliver premium, authentic experiences aligned with athlete needs, performance cycles, and brand objectives * Build strong, trusted relationships with elite and professional athletes, ensuring a highly tailored and credible engagement approach * Collaborate cross-functionally with Athlete Strategy, Brand, Product, and People teams to translate business priorities into impactful experiences * Oversee budgets, suppliers, production partners, and operational delivery at global scale * Ensure consistent event standards while driving innovation and continuous improvement across formats and activations * Act as a key contributor to the development of a structured and scalable athlete engagement programme ## The Successful Applicant ## * Proven experience working directly with elite or professional athletes, sports organisations, federations, or high-performance environments * Minimum 7+ years of experience leading complex, high-profile events internationally * Strong understanding of the athlete lifecycle, including training, competition, and recovery dynamics * Demonstrated ability to build credibility and trust with athlete communities * Strategic mindset with hands-on execution capabilities in fast-paced, stakeholder-driven environments * Experience managing budgets, agencies, and suppliers across multiple markets * Highly collaborative, with the ability to influence across diverse internal teams * Creative and innovative approach, balanced with strong operational rigour * Fluent in English; additional languages are a plus ## What's on Offer ## * Opportunity to work closely with elite athletes and shape meaningful engagement experiences * Exposure to global, high-impact projects within a leading organisation * Dynamic and collaborative working environment at the forefront of sport and brand storytelling * Fixed-term contract with a clearly defined and strategic scope of impact Quote job ref JN-062026-7044211 Job Function Marketing & Agency Specialisation Exhibitions / Events & Experiential Industry Retail Location Zürich Contract Type Interim Job Reference JN-062026-7044211