London Irish Rugby Club
Position: Commercial Assistant (Internship)
Department: Commercial
Location: Sunbury-on-Thames, Middlesex
Length of contract: Season 16/17
Salary: Expenses to be discussed
The Commercial Assistant will support the Commercial team with a particular focus on ticketing, retail and hospitality. This role offers the opportunity to learn the commercial side of the sport industry and would suit somebody with a strong interest in the commercial and business side of sport, who is committed to hard work and personal development.
Main Roles (not exclusive, but including):
- To assist the Ticket Office Manager with the day to day merchandise operations and budget across all retail outlets.
- To assist with all stock movements, and completing monthly sales and stock reports for all merchandise sales, as directed.
- To assist in developing a strategy for growth in the Club’s merchandise operations.
- To assist the Ticket Office Manager with the day to day ticket office enquiries, including developing and enhancing strong customer service relationship with existing members and potential members.
- Research marketing opportunities to help grow the London Irish fanbase and drive ticket sales.
- Be a brand ambassador for London Irish.
- Organise and oversee player signing sessions and ensure the prompt and efficient distribution of all signed merchandise.
- Assist the Ticket Office Manager/Hospitality Manager with the planning and delivery of matchdays, events and promotional activities.
- Assist the Hospitality Manager with adhoc admin and sales calls as required.
Person Specification
- Proactive learner
- Outgoing and confident
- Well organised and capable of working to deadlines
- The ability to work as part of a team and independently
Skills
- Proficient in Microsoft Office; particularly Microsoft Excel
- Good Communication and inter-personal skills
- Well organised and capable of working to deadlines
Please email CV and covering letter to Jackie Roy at jackie.roy@london-irish.com
Closing Date: Monday 5th September 5pm
Interviews: to be confirmed