At a Glance
- Tasks: Manage VIP programmes, coordinate meetings, and support event content development.
- Company: Join SportsPro, the leading media and events company in the sports industry.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, hybrid work model, and opportunities for career growth.
- Other info: Dynamic team environment with clear progression pathways.
- Why this job: Be at the forefront of sports events and connect with industry leaders.
- Qualifications: Strong organisational skills and a passion for sports business.
The predicted salary is between 28000 - 28000 £ per year.
Salary: £28K, dependent on experience
Type: Full Time, Permanent
Location: WeWork Victoria, London (Hybrid – minimum 2 days per week in office)
About SportsPro
SportsPro is the leading media and events company for the business of sport internationally. Through our market-leading media platform, premium intelligence products and industry-leading events portfolio, we connect, educate and inspire the people shaping the future of sport.
The Role
We are looking for a highly organised and proactive VIP & Content Executive to join our events team. This is a unique hybrid role spanning VIP audience development, stakeholder engagement and event production. The successful candidate will play a key role in growing and managing SportsPro's invitation-only VIP communities, facilitating valuable business connections through our meeting concierge service, and supporting the development and delivery of our industry-leading conference programmes.
Key Responsibilities
- VIP Audience Development & Management
- Own the day-to-day administration and delivery of SportsPro's invitation-only VIP programmes across the events portfolio.
- Research, identify and engage senior decision-makers from across the sports industry.
- Build, maintain and continually enhance target attendee lists across rights holders, teams, leagues, federations, broadcasters, investors, brands and technology companies.
- Manage VIP invitation campaigns and stakeholder communications.
- Track VIP recruitment performance against event objectives and targets.
- Maintain accurate records within CRM and attendee management systems.
- Support the development of VIP engagement strategies and experiences across the portfolio.
- Act as an ambassador for SportsPro's VIP community, ensuring a professional and high-quality experience for attendees.
- Meeting Concierge & Introductions Programme
- Serve as a key operational lead for SportsPro's meeting and introductions concierge service.
- Coordinate introductions and meetings between VIP attendees, speakers and commercial partners before, during and after events.
- Manage meeting requests, scheduling and attendee communications.
- Work closely with Sales, Content and VIP teams to ensure meetings are aligned with stakeholder objectives.
- Track meeting activity, outcomes and reporting metrics.
- Support the continued evolution of the concierge programme, helping to develop it into a key value driver across the event portfolio.
- Content Production Support
- Support the event content team in researching and developing conference agendas across SportsPro's events portfolio.
- Identify emerging industry trends, themes and potential session topics.
- Assist with speaker research and target list development.
- Support speaker outreach, briefing and management processes.
- Coordinate speaker communications and logistics throughout the event lifecycle.
- Assist with agenda planning, content administration and project tracking.
- Provide onsite support for speakers, moderators and content delivery.
- Project Coordination & Event Delivery
- Work collaboratively with Content, Sales, Marketing and Operations teams to support event delivery.
- Become a champion user of SportsPro's project management systems and processes.
- Support the coordination of internal timelines, milestones and project deliverables.
- Assist with sponsor fulfilment and stakeholder communications where required.
- Provide onsite support across VIP management, speaker management and meeting programmes.
- Contribute to continuous improvements across event processes and attendee experiences.
About You
Essential
- Strong organisational and time management skills.
- Excellent written and verbal communication abilities.
- Confidence communicating with senior stakeholders and executives.
- Strong attention to detail.
- Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously.
- A proactive, solutions-focused approach to problem solving.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite.
Desirable
- Experience in events, conferences, hospitality, media or stakeholder engagement.
- Experience working with CRM systems.
- A passion and interest in sports business.
Application Note
Due to the high number of applications we receive, we are unable to respond to every applicant. If you have not heard from us within three weeks, please assume you have not been successful in progressing to the next stage.
VIP & Content Executive in London employer: SportsPro
At SportsPro, we pride ourselves on being an exceptional employer, offering a vibrant work culture that fosters collaboration and innovation in the heart of London. Our commitment to employee growth is evident through clearly defined career pathways and opportunities to engage with industry leaders, making this role not just a job, but a meaningful step in your professional journey within the dynamic sports sector. With a hybrid working model and a focus on personal development, SportsPro is the ideal place for those looking to make impactful contributions while enjoying a supportive and engaging environment.
