Overview
The Team Logistics Professional is responsible for coordinating all aspects of travel, accommodation, and hospitality for the team. This role ensures smooth operations around games, tournaments, training camps, and other events. The ideal candidate has strong organizational skills, a welcoming personality, and a team-first attitude.
Responsibilities
- Coordinate all aspects of travel, accommodation, and hospitality for the team.
- Ensure smooth operations around games, tournaments, training camps, and other events.
- Translate the overarching team plan strategy into tangible operational plans and specific targets for the function aligned with organizational goals and objectives.
- Forge strong collaborative relationships with members of the management team to drive progress toward strategic objectives.
- Greet and assist players and families during travel days, hotel check-ins, and relocations as needed.
- Oversee preparation and consolidation of functional budgets; monitor financial performance against targets and identify areas for improvement.
- Be flexible and available during non-standard hours, including weekends and during team travel.
- Develop and implement robust policies, systems, processes, and controls ensuring compliance and cost-effective services.
- Prepare reports, presentations, and other communications to support decision-making; manage travel budgets and process invoices.
- Collaborate with the head coach on day-to-day operations to ensure cohesive execution of the team and ensure travel plans align with team schedules and competition requirements.
- Assist in organizing team meals, pre / post-match accommodation, and off-site activities.
- Foster a positive and cohesive culture within the football department; lead communication efforts to ensure transparency and alignment across the club.
- Stay informed about global football trends and leverage market intelligence to inform management decisions.
- Troubleshoot and resolve travel-related issues as they arise.
Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree in management or business administration or equivalent; Advanced degrees (e.g., MBA) are a plus.Minimum of 8 years of experience in a management role or similar, preferably within a professional club or national association.Proven track record of at least 6 years in logistics, travel coordination, or hospitality (sports industry experience is a plus).Proficient in Microsoft Office and / or Google Workspace; familiarity with travel booking platforms is an advantage.Valid driver’s license and willingness to travel with the team as needed.Seniority level
Mid-Senior levelEmployment type
Full-timeJob function
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