Coordinator, Ticket Sales

OEG Sports & Entertainment delivers North America’s leading sports and entertainment experiences to connect our fans to their passions. Located in the heart of the ICE District, OEG owns the 5-time Stanley Cup Champion Edmonton Oilers, the WHL’s three-time Memorial Cup Champion Edmonton Oil Kings, and the AHL’s Bakersfield Condors. OEG operates Rogers Place, North America’s premier and most technologically advanced sports and entertainment venue. The 18,647 seat, $480 million arena is among the most technologically enabled sports facilities in North America as well as the first LEED Silver-certified NHL Facility in Canada.

Our vision is to be a Global Leader in Sports & Entertainment. Together, we inspire our fans by connecting them to their passions, which is ours as well! We play hard as a team, and with devoted integrity towards our common purpose. We have commitments to innovation and growth, combined with performance excellence that ensures a fair return on investment. We develop our people to be leaders in our industry, and we invest in our communities. Through our world class talent, we strive to WIN. ON and OFF the ICE.

About the Role:

Reporting to the Manager, Group Sales - Oilers, the Coordinator, Ticket Sales will be responsible for the execution and coordination of various ticket sales events, promotions, campaigns and experiences.  The Coordinator will be the main support to OEG Ticket Sales department, and service the needs of the Ticket Package and Group Sales teams. 

Your Focus in this Role:

• Act as the marketing lead for the sales team, generating sales collateral, flyers and customized promotional items
• Assists in executing select Group Sales Experiences on game nights
• Coordinates and executes marketing lists, campaigns and schedule for all ticket sales marketing initiatives including, direct mail, e-mail and phone calls
• Creates ticket sales collateral for internal and external needs
• Develop staffing plans for execution of experiences on game nights for both the Oil Kings and Oilers brands
• Assists in maintaining several ancillary budgets related to the Ticket Sales department
• Supports Ticket Sales promotional events and programs as assigned
• Other duties as assigned

Who You Are:

• You’re a positive person with a customer-centric focus
• You’re a self-starter that is excited by autonomy and has a relentless drive to exceed expectations
• You’re open-minded and don’t mind adjusting on the fly
• You believe in a team-first mentality and you thrive in a collaborative, egoless environment
• You’re organized, have a keen eye for detail, and incredible time management skills
• You have a talent for building great working relationships at all levels within an organization

Education, Experience and Skills:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Business or Sports Management, or a Diploma in Sports Management/Marketing
• High level of proficiency with Microsoft Office programs (especially, Excel, Word, PowerPoint)
• Graphic design experience, preferably Adobe Photoshop
• Demonstrated exceptional organization, coordination, and attention to detail
• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Excellent interpersonal skills in order to communicate with diverse internal and external clients
• Passionate about a career in the sports and entertainment industry
• Must be able to work all Oil Kings game nights, some Oilers game nights, and other team events, which includes nights, weekends, and holidays
• Prior sports marketing experience will be considered an asset
• Ability to work independently and under tight deadlines while maintaining excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple projects and tasks simultaneously
• Ability to work with a dynamic group of individuals in many different departments and prioritize tasks
• Positive, energetic and professional attitude
• Proactive and resourceful with an ability to “make things happen”
• Good balance of creative/communications instincts and logical, analytical skills
• Ability to work evenings and weekends as required by event and promotions schedule

What’s in it for you?

• 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
• Beautiful Office Space located Downtown Edmonton within Rogers Place – with easy access to the LRT!
• Social Work Culture + Employee Events

Next Steps:

Thank you for your interest in joining our team! Those moving forward in the process will be contacted by a member of our team.

Stay in Touch!

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