Team Logistics Professional

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.

Generic Accountabilities:

• 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.
• Team-first attitude Translate the overarching team plan strategy into tangible operational plans and specific targets for the function alignment with organizational goals and objectives.

People Management:

• Forge strong collaborative relationships with members of the management team, leveraging collective efforts and expertise to drive progress toward strategic objectives.
• Greet and assist players and families during travel days, hotel check-ins, and relocations if needed.

Budgeting, Financial Performance, and Risk Management:

• Oversee the meticulous preparation and consolidation of functional budgets, closely monitoring financial performance against established targets and proactively identifying areas for improvement or optimization.
• Be flexible and available during non-standard hours, including weekends and during team travel.

Policies, Systems, Processes & Procedures

• Lead the development and implementation of robust functional policies, systems, processes, and controls, ensuring strict adherence to procedural and legislative requirements while delivering high-quality, cost-effective services consistently.

Reporting and Governance

• Ensure timely and accurate preparation of reports, presentations, and other relevant communications, providing insights and recommendations to support strategic decision-making.
• Manage travel budgets, track expenses, and process related invoices.

Football Strategy and Team:

• Collaborate with the heads coach on day-to-day operations to ensure cohesive execution of the team.
• Ensure all travel plans align with team schedules and competition requirements.
• Assist in organizing team meals, pre/post-match accommodation, and off-site activities.

Culture and Communication:

• Foster a positive and cohesive culture within the football department.
• Lead communication efforts related to football operations, ensuring transparency and alignment across the club.

Innovation and Market Intelligence:

• Stay informed about global football trends, emerging talents, and competitive strategies.
• Leverage market intelligence to inform management decisions.
• Troubleshoot and resolve any travel-related issues as they arise.

Qualifications:

Bachelor’s degree in management or business administration or equivalent

Advanced degrees, such as an MBA.

• A minimum of 8 years of experience in management role or a similar role, preferably within a professional club or national association.
• Proven record of a minimum of 6 years in an logistics, travel coordination, or hospitality (sports industry experience is a plus).
• Arabica & English languages.

Certifications:

• 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.