Director, Gifting Retail and Uniforms - LA28 Olympic and Paralympic Games

Company Overview On Location is a global leader in premium experiential hospitality, offering ticketing, curated guest experiences, live event production and travel management across sports, entertainment, fashion and culture. The company provides unrivaled access for corporate clients and fans looking for official, immersive experiences at marquee events, including the Olympic and Paralympic Games, FIFA World Cup, Super Bowl, NCAA Final Four, and many others. On Location is a subsidiary of TKO Group Holdings, Inc. and partners with major sports rights holders such as the IOC, FIFA, NFL, NCAA, UFC, WWE, and PGA of America. Scope of Role Gifting, Retail and Uniforms are specialized workstreams that contribute to the operational delivery of Olympic Hospitality for Los Angeles 2028. The Director of Olympic and Paralympic – Gifting, Retail and Uniforms reports to the Director of Hospitality Operations and directs efforts to achieve On Location’s strategic business goals related to gifting, workforce outfitting, and retail activations embedded in the wider Hospitality experience. The Core Deliverables Of The GRU Team Source gifting items within approved budgets that enhance the Olympic and Paralympic Hospitality and add value to the guest experience. Outfit the On Location workforce with identifiable, on‑brand uniforms that fulfill their roles and responsibilities. Manage third‑party contractors to deliver innovative, streamlined distribution solutions for gifts and uniforms, contributing to operational efficiency and cost effectiveness. Identify retail opportunities within Hospitality venues, contract official retailers, and support delivery of agreed retail operations. Primary Responsibilities Implement gifting, uniform and retail strategy within contractual parameters and adapt strategies to evolving business needs. Explore and implement innovative distribution strategies to enhance value proposition, reduce operational costs and streamline processes. Manage budgets and accounting related to gifting, retail and uniforms, including vendor set‑up and payments. Create and manage departmental timelines and milestones for successful implementation. Integrate the department into the wider company structure and deliver against business/project objectives within allocated budgets. Maintain strong working relationships with internal stakeholders (Event Production, Program Management, Art & Design, Workforce Operations, Technology, Guest Communications, Logistics) and external stakeholders (IOC, OCOG, 3rd‑party vendors, and retailers). Coordinate with the Marketing Team to integrate gifting storytelling into the overall marketing plan. Build and manage a team to deliver gifting, retail and uniforms as part of the operational delivery. Support operational delivery during Games time, ensuring adherence to contracts, budgets and seamless integration into the hospitality experience. Keep executives and functional area leads informed of progress throughout the strategy, procurement and delivery process. Reconcile post‑event products, finalize invoices, close out procedures, manage demobilization of excess products and report key learnings for future events. Other Duties & Responsibilities Contribute to project management, milestone tracking and reporting to meet companywide objectives. Ensure departmental compliance with company policies, procurement, finance and legal procedures; maintain audit‑ready records. Manage administrative requirements for contracts, reporting, data entry, invoice processing and inventory systems. Oversee human resources and wellness for the team. Support Finance with billing, reconciliation and collection processes related to commercial activities. Travel Must be adaptable with work and travel schedule and be available to travel throughout the year, including extensive travel during the Games. Qualifications Required Education and/or Experience Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Retail Management, Marketing, Merchandising, Brand or Hospitality Management or a related field, or equivalent experience. 10+ years of professional experience, including at least 3–5 years in leadership or management roles. Preferred Education and/or Experience Prior experience within global events or hospitality. Senior management experience in project management, brand management, e‑commerce, or equivalent. Strong interpersonal, communication, problem‑solving and cross‑functional skills. Ability to lead large teams, develop staff, and manage performance. Extensive experience with Microsoft, Teams, AirTable and Slack, and the ability to adopt new technologies. Excellent attention to detail. Equal‑Opportunity Statement TKO is an Equal Opportunity Employer and complies with all applicable federal, state, and local laws regarding non‑discrimination in employment. TKO makes employment decisions based on merit and qualifications, without considering an employee’s or applicant’s race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, marital status, veteran status, or any other basis prohibited under federal, state or local laws governing non‑discrimination in employment in every location in which the Company has facilities. TKO also provides reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and applicable state or local laws. #J-18808-Ljbffr TKO