Wests Tigers has an exciting opportunity for the right candidate as the Corporate Game Day and Events Coordinator.

Wests Tigers has been competing as a professional rugby league team in the NRL Competition since the 2000 season and achieved its maiden premiership in 2005. The organisation was originally formed as a joint venture between Balmain Tigers and Wests Magpies in 1999. Wests Tigers’ headquarters, comprising of a training facility and administration offices, is located within the Zurich Centre at Concord Oval.

The primary purpose of this role is:

• to embrace and live the Wests Tigers values in all aspects of the role.
• to be accountable for:
  • Planning and executing all Corporate events.
  • Assisting in the execution of partnership benefits for a portfolio of 90+ corporate accounts, as well as facilitation of all corporate match day operations and hospitality functions.
  • Providing end-to-end administration support to the Corporate Partnerships Team.
  • Reporting, benchmarking and communications for existing and prospective sponsors.

EVENTS

• Liaise with internal departments to plan, execute, and facilitate Wests Tigers Corporate Events from start to finish.
• Including but not limited to briefing in marketing collateral, securing bookings with venues, liaising with venues around total event operation, arranging guest speakers, preparing run sheets, speech notes, de-brief documents.
• Work closely with Head of Fan Engagement, Head of Media & Marketing and Partnerships Fulfilment Manager to ensure the event is successful, on budget and well received by guests.

PARTNERSHIP EXECUTION

• Ensure you provide excellent customer interactions in all situations with Corporate Partners
• Work with Partnerships Fulfilment Manager to ensure the timely & accurate delivery of game day contracted benefits to corporate partners - including but not limited to - game day experiences, hospitality, LED, parking allocations, signage (design, sign off, production, installation), ticketing, TVCs and big screen content.
• Assist Partnerships Fulfilment Manager with other contractual deliverables as required such as away trips, digital allocations, merchandise, player appearances etc.

GAME DAY OPERATIONS

• Liaise with Wests Tigers’ corporate partners, hospitality purchasers, the NRL, venues, suppliers, internal & external stakeholders for corporate requirements in the lead-up to all Wests Tigers home match days.
• Manage and execute the operational aspects of all match day corporate hospitality functions; including but not limited to - guest lists and allocations, ticketing, pre-event communications, catering, run sheets, scripting, menus, theming, talent, AV / staging, raffles, auctions, and prizes.
• Direct corporate partnerships team with designating roles and responsibilities on game day & managing the set-up of hospitality areas and venues on game day.
• Enrich the experience of all Wests Tigers stakeholders; including but not limited to, Wests Tigers Board, VIP guests, corporate partners, hospitality purchasers, foundation donors, community partners, player families and Wests Tigers members and fans by providing an excellent service pre, during and post-game.

ADMINISTRATION SUPPORT

• Provide full end-to-end administrative support to all members of the Corporate Partnership Team, as required. Examples of this include drafting proposals, pipeline and accuracy of documentation.

REPORTING, BENCHMARKING & COMMUNICATIONS

• Review of best corporate practices across NRL Clubs, sporting codes and national governing bodies.
• Assist with identifying B2B opportunities for Corporate Partners to enhance their return on investment.
• Assist Partnerships Fulfilment Manager to produce End of Season reporting documents to present to Corporate Partners.