The International Chess Federation (FIDE) is the world governing body of the sport of chess, and it regulates all international chess competitions. Constituted as a non-governmental institution, it was recognized by the International Olympic Committee as a Global Sporting Organization in 1999.

Chess is nowadays a truly global sport, with dozens of millions of players in all the continents, and more than 100 million games on average played every day.

We have an exciting opportunity in our marketing team, to identify commercial opportunities that will help the growth of FIDE and our official events, leveraging the current huge popularity of chess worldwide.

FIDE MARKETING DIRECTOR

Job information

• Contract type: Open ended
• Compensation: competitive salary + bonuses
• Start date: 1 November 2022
• Location: preferably located/available to move to Lausanne (Switzerland), but not mandatory
• Working time: flexible

Role

The successful candidate would join our marketing team in the development and implementation of marketing plans, commercial partnerships, sponsorship acquisition and management.

This person should be a competent professional, well-versed in marketing and commercial concepts, principles and tactics. The successful candidate should also be a very creative person, enthusiastic, highly energic and results-driven, able to detect and grasp new opportunities for chess and FIDE.

Key responsibilities:

• Business development / working with sponsors, broadcasters and other commercial partners (proactively managing the sponsorship and other commercial rights sales process with each initiative to ensure financial and marketing goals are met; identifying potential sponsors and broadcasters; converting the leads into deals in close cooperation with FIDE Legal team; collaborating with FIDE Event Management team to ensure the fulfilment of FIDE commitments to sponsors, broadcasters and other commercial partners in relation to relevant FIDE events).
• Working in conjunction with other FIDE teams to develop innovative sponsorship proposals and packages
• Identifying market trends to drive to the development of innovative commercial rights sales strategies
• Developing and implementing specific aspects of FIDE marketing strategy, including branding, marketing communications and promotion of FIDE events, in close cooperation with other FIDE teams
• Developing and managing ad-hoc projects as assigned by FIDE Director General or other FIDE executives (FIDE President, FIDE Managing Director, FIDE Chief Communication & Marketing Officer)
• Reporting to: FIDE Director General

Qualification and experience:

• Advanced education (university degree, preferably in business, marketing, advertising)
• Minimum 7 years of international experience in business development and/or marketing
• Demonstrable track record in sponsorship sales and management, preferably in a non-profit environment, as well as superior relationship development and account management skills
• Deep understanding of and experience within the international sports industry
• Experience in organising and managing events
• Strong PowerPoint expertise
• Willingness to travel internationally
• Knowledge of chess would be an advantage
• Languages: Fluent English required. Work proficiency in other languages is an advantage.

Skills:

• Distinct sales and negotiation competencies
• Excellent presentation and communication skills (orally and in writing), including copywriting skills, as well as high attention to detail
• Strong interpersonal skills and ability in relationship building at a senior level
• Tech-savvy and well-versed with digital and online development trends in sports and media
• Strong analytical and project management skills
• Ability to adapt quickly to different environments and to work under tight deadlines

If you have the necessary qualifications, skills and are keen to work for an international organisation, please send your CV with a cover letter in English to: hr@fide.com