Sports Event Promoter

Placements24; Kimberley; On-site; CAD 34,000 - 55,000; Part time

Job summary

Placements24 in Kimberley, Canada is seeking a proactive Sports Event Promoter to drive attendance and engagement for local sports events and leagues. You will develop promotional strategies, build media relationships, and leverage community partnerships to sell tickets and raise event profiles.

This contract role rewards results with a fee structure and incentives, offers flexible hours, and a chance to shape the region's vibrant sports scene while networking across media, teams, and sponsors.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in event promotion, marketing, or sales.
• Strong communication, negotiation, and interpersonal skills.
• Knowledge of local sports scene in Kimberley is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute promotional plans for assigned sporting events.
• Identify and engage target audiences across digital, social media, and traditional channels.
• Build and maintain relationships with local media, community groups, and influencers.
• Create promotional materials including press releases, ads, and social media content.
• Manage ticket sales strategies and coordinate with ticketing platforms to maximize revenue.
• Organize promotional activities, sponsorships, and fan engagement initiatives.

Job description

About the Role

Our client is seeking a proactive and well-connected Sports Event Promoter to drive attendance and engagement for various sporting events and leagues in the Kimberley region. This role involves developing and executing innovative promotional strategies, building relationships with media outlets, and leveraging community partnerships to generate excitement and ticket sales. You will be instrumental in increasing the visibility of events and attracting a diverse audience. The ideal candidate is energetic, possesses strong marketing and sales skills, and has a deep understanding of the local sports culture. This contract position offers a unique opportunity to be at the forefront of promoting sports entertainment and contributing to the vibrancy of the local sports scene.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and execute comprehensive promotional plans for assigned sporting events.
• Identify and engage target audiences through various marketing channels (digital, social media, traditional).
• Build and maintain relationships with local media, community groups, and influencers.
• Create compelling promotional materials, including press releases, advertisements, and social media content.
• Manage ticket sales strategies and work with ticketing platforms to maximize revenue.
• Organize promotional activities, sponsorships, and fan engagement initiatives.

Requirements

• Proven experience in event promotion, marketing, or sales, preferably within the sports industry.
• Strong understanding of marketing principles and promotional tactics.
• Excellent communication, negotiation, and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to network effectively and build strong relationships within the community.
• Familiarity with the sports landscape in the Kimberley area is advantageous.
• Self-motivated, results-oriented, and able to work independently on a contract basis.

Benefits

• Competitive contract fee plus performance-based incentives tied to event success.
• Flexible working hours, with a focus on achieving promotional targets.
• Opportunity to work on exciting sporting events and gain valuable industry experience.
• Networking opportunities within the sports and entertainment sectors.
• Be a key player in bringing thrilling sports events to the Kimberley community.