Job Description
Try Tag Rugby is looking to recruit a full-time Events and Sponsorship Manager to be based in our London office.
Event planning and hands on event work plus previous experience with commercial sponsorship and sponsorship activation is essential for this role.
The aim of the role is to grow and manage Try Tag Rugby’s existing events, manage Try Tag Rugby’s portfolio of sponsorships and seek new sponsors and partners utilising the organisations wide ranging assets.
Responsibilities
Sponsorship
Manage existing sponsorships and partnerships
Monitor and review the performance of each sponsorship with the aim of improving results
Increasing sponsors and partners
Manage sponsorship activation
Events Management
Project manage existing events from planning to delivery
Deliver events on time and within budget
Setting and maintaining timelines for events
Liaison with venues, partners, sponsors, vendors, staff and stakeholders
Ensure smooth running of events including excellent customer service
Develop new event ideas
Manage larger social events to increase scale and quality and of these events
Develop industry specific leagues
Plan and deliver promotions at external events
Background, Skills & Experience
You will need two years’ experience at a commercial sporting organisation, ideally in the adult social sports and fitness market.
You will also need previous experience in commercial sales or sponsorship management and event management. You will need experience of managing multiple projects/events.
You will need to have excellent organisational skills and strong presentation skills. You will need excellent communication skills both written and verbal. You will need high attention to detail with the ability to delegate effectively.
You should be a strategic thinker and planner with the confidence to achieve ambitious targets within the role. You will need the ability to work under pressure to tight deadlines.
How to apply
Forward a cover letter and CV to stevedevonshire@trytagrugby.com.