Event Specialist
About The Position
The Group Sales Activation Specialist (Event Specialist) role will be dedicated to supporting the Ticket Sales team through administration and execution of events and activations at Rogers Place for Oilers, Oil Kings. This person will play a key role in coordinating event logistics and managing sales assets and inventory within the Group Sales department. Responsibilities include preparing event details, maintaining schedules, and providing on-site event support during game nights and live events. This position will liaise with clients, internal departments, and external stakeholders, prepare and distribute event details, and provide onsite support during event execution through to post-event reporting and financial settlement.
Requirements
- Previous experience in the event industry is required
- Experience with the Microsoft Office suite
- Highly skilled in organization and time-management
- Experience in and a proven ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously
- Demonstrated flexibility and adaptability
- Excellent communication skills – both written and verbal
- Ability to meet deadlines on time and work under pressure in a fast paced environment
- Willing and able to work weekends and evenings and, at times, untraditional hours of work based on the Oilers and Oil Kings schedule
Nice To Haves
- Event Management Certificate, Diploma or Degree/Diploma in event management would be considered an asset.
Responsibilities
- Coordinate event logistics for all major group sales programs for the Edmonton Oilers and Oil Kings
- External communication and coordination with major event group leaders
- Manage Group and Premium sales asset inventory for all Oilers and Oil Kings games
- Maintain the Oilers and Oil Kings group sales experience schedules
- Liaison for the Group Sales department for all external communication of sales experiences
- Oversee all aspects of the Reading, Give it a Shot ticket program
- Assist in executing group sales experiences for game nights
- Spearhead all major event lead list generation efforts
- Assist in Group Sales Reporting
- Coordinate Premium Sales gifting
- Represent Ticket Sales Department at all Oil Kings Weekly Meetings
Benefits
- 100% Employer Paid Benefits
- RSP Matching Program
- Oilers, Oil Kings, and Live Entertainment Ticket Options
- Healthcare and Lifestyle Spending Account Options
- On-Site Parking and Transit Allowance
- On-Site Gym
- Social Work Culture + Employee Events
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
