Manager Events

Formed in 1921, the Fédération Equestre Internationale (FEI) is the governing body for all
international events in Jumping, Dressage and Para Dressage, Eventing, Driving and Para
Driving, Endurance, Vaulting and Reining. It establishes the regulations and approves
equestrian programmes for Championships, Continental and Regional Games as well as the
Olympic & Paralympic Games.

FEI promotes equestrianism in all its forms and encourages the development of the FEI
equestrian disciplines throughout the world, keeping the welfare of the horse at the heart of
all activities.

Today, the FEI has 136 members of National Federations and there are over 4,500
international events annually, including a number of FEI Championships and global FEI
series. Over 120,000 athletes and horses are registered and women and men compete as
equals.

Over 95 FEI staff are working in FEI’s Headquarters in Lausanne, ensuring the sport
continues to grow and flourish, the rules are enforced, the results are processed, the
international calendar is managed, and that the very values that are at the core of equestrian
sport are safeguarded and promoted.

The FEI is looking for a Manager Events with 100% rate of activity for its Sponsorship &
Event Management Department. The position is based in Lausanne and is available
immediately.

Purpose of the Role

The successful candidate will manage the planning, delivery and evaluation of relevant FEI
Events in accordance with FEI policies, sponsor expectations and the respective Host
Agreements.

The candidate will work full-time and will report directly to the Head of Sponsorship and
Event Management. The role is based in Lausanne and the starting date is as soon as
possible.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage the host agreements with Organising Committees and National Federations
  to ensure the implementation of commercial and broadcast rights at FEI Events;




• Organise and administer activities related to the delivery of events such as the FEI
  Series, FEI Championships, FEI World Championships, etc. with specific responsibility
  for the delivery of the Longines FEI Jumping Nations Cup™




• Ensure a timely and effective delivery of all Event rights and contractual benefits to
  FEI sponsors and partners;




• Deliver hospitality programs at FEI events for sponsorship sales and relation
  management purposes;




• Manage the day-to-day communication with Organising Committees and the FEI
  suppliers for the relevant series and events and manage the event logistic set up such
  as: branding, accreditation system, accommodation, hospitality, competition
  schedule and timetable, protocols, opening and closing ceremonies, etc.




• Attend events to ensure all rights and contractual benefits are duly delivered by the
  contractual parties;




• Prepare post-event reporting for each of the relevant FEI Events and share the
  reporting with the relevant stakeholders;




• Ensure an effective commercial evaluation of FEI Named Events against consistent
  and standardized criteria;




• Tracking and monitoring the allocated budget for relevant FEI Events; and




• Coordinate and manage the commercial aspects of the various FEI Bidding
  processes.

Sponsorship coordination

• Oversee the implementation of the sponsor rights delivery for the various FEI Events;


• Oversee the approvals for all relevant sponsor activation and branding at FEI events;


• Liaise with and support the Event Organizer on various marketing related activities
  including hospitality, ticketing, trade stands, event communication, competition
  schedule and timetables, prize-giving protocols, opening and closing ceremonies,
  branding layout and set-up, etc.;


• Liaise with the other departments of the FEI in relation to sponsors’ rights delivery;
  and


• Oversee the on-site event management related to all commercial activities.

Broadcast coordination

• In close coordination with the Manager Media Rights and Broadcast Production,
  oversee the delivery of the Host Broadcast Services and ensure these are in
  accordance with the Hosting Agreement; and


• Liaise with the onsite production to ensure effective delivery of the FEI broadcast
  production at the FEI Events.

Event branding

• Oversee the design, production, storage, maintenance, transportation and delivery
  of FEI branded materials through the relevant FEI suppliers;


• Oversee the implementation of all FEI and FEI Sponsor branding at FEI named
  competitions;


• Assess opportunities at Events for increased FEI brand exposure;


• Align with Event Organizing Committees for branding opportunities in the build-up
  of the event, during and after the event.

General administrative support

• Support in the preparation and organise documents as needed for meetings and
  presentations with FEI Suppliers, sponsors and/organising committees; and


• Undertake other projects and/or duties from time to time as required by the Head
  of Sponsorship and Event Management.

Position Requirements

• Bachelor Degree in Events Management;


• Fluent in English, spoken French is a plus;


• Excellent command of MS Office;


• Rigorous and meticulous;


• Excellent organisation and coordination skills with the ability to work well under
  pressure and meet strong deadlines;


• Open minded and self-starting team player;


• Experience and knowledge of equestrian sports is a plus; and


• Flexible to travel (estimated to around 40%).

You will be working in first class facilities, downtown Lausanne, accessible from public
transportation within minutes from Lac Léman. We will be happy to present you other
benefits we offer.

The FEI is committed to diversity and inclusion within its workforce, and encourages all
candidates, irrespective of gender, nationality, sexual orientation, religious and ethnic
backgrounds, including persons living with disabilities, to apply to become a part of the
organisation.

If you meet the position requirements, We want you! We are a dynamic Sports
Federation and we would gladly receive your application at: recruitment@fei.org