Graduate Talent Programme in Sports Marketing

Join Our Graduate Talent Programme – Sports Marketing

Beyond being a full-service sports marketing agency, TEAM is a trusted advisor. We understand the complexities of growing remarkable properties and the value of long-term collaborations. Building on more than three decades of driving UEFA’s commercial growth, TEAM is evolving to shape the sports industry by applying its proven approach to creating, delivering, and nurturing value for a wider array of clients.

Based in Lucerne and London, and powered by a team representing over 30 nationalities, our culture is defined by ambition, adaptability, collaboration, and an unwavering commitment to excellence.

The Programme

Jump-start your career in sports marketing with TEAM’s Graduate Talent Programme – an immersive rotational experience in an international environment, running from early 2026 through June 2027 (approximately 18 months).

During this programme, you will rotate through two areas of TEAM’s business, gaining first-hand experience while sharpening your project management skills. You will build meaningful connections and develop a holistic understanding of the sports industry. You will be entrusted with valuable work that contributes to TEAM’s success in delivering the UEFA Men’s Club Competitions. This may include working closely with sponsorship or media partners to ensure the seamless accomplishment of contractual rights and obligations, supporting marketing campaigns, contributing to digital and social media initiatives, assisting with partner activations, enabling decision-making through data and insights, or driving innovation. Additionally, you may have the opportunity to support the organization and logistics of prestigious events, such as strategic workshops, major matchdays, commercial partner site visits, or the UEFA Men’s Club Competitions finals.

No matter which departments and projects you support, this experience will prepare you for a versatile career in sports marketing, paving the way for future opportunities within TEAM or beyond.

The Candidate

You possess a Bachelor’s or Master’s degree obtained between 2024 and the start of the programme in early 2026. As you embark on your career, you are eager to apply your knowledge in a practical setting. Your proactive approach to tasks and effective time management enables you to adapt and solve problems in a dynamic environment. You understand the importance of putting clients first and delivering work to the highest standard. Moreover, your clear communication skills enable you to forge strong connections with colleagues and partners.

Additionally, you excel in the following areas:

• Adaptability: You are curious, resilient, and open to new methods and ways of working.
• Ambition: You aim high and support others in striving for excellence.
• Connection: You value collaboration, inclusion, and long-term partnerships.
• Diligence: You deliver with integrity, accountability, and consistent quality.
• Languages: You speak and write fluently in English; knowledge of other languages is an advantage.

We Offer

At TEAM, our goal is to be the best place to develop a career in the sports marketing industry. We foster a community that allows all staff to thrive, promoting clear and transparent communication while focusing on individual development.

• Make a difference: Contribute to the success of UEFA’s Men’s Club Competitions.
• Be inspired: Work with and learn from industry-leading professionals in an open, international, and vibrant culture.
• Continue growing: Benefit from regular and customized training and coaching programmes.
• Work flexibly: Enjoy a hybrid policy that balances in-office and remote work, allows working remotely for up to two weeks per year, and provides at least five weeks of holiday in addition to public holidays and an end-of-year office closure.
• Get involved: Participate in TEAM’s Sustainability, DEI, or Social committees; engage in weekly staff-organized sports; contribute to regular volunteering and charity initiatives; and enjoy all-company events and celebrations.
• Enjoy extras: Benefit from a discounted annual gym membership, onboarding support, and commuter benefits.

This full-time position will be based at TEAM’s headquarters in Lucerne, Switzerland, and will involve some international travel.

Are you ready to create opportunities? With TEAM, you have the chance to grow your career, connect with like-minded professionals, and make a significant impact on UEFA’s Men’s Club Competitions. Apply online using the form below. Please note that only applications matching the job profile will be considered.