Overview
True North Sports + Entertainment is seeking a creative and results-oriented professional to lead the marketing efforts for the Manitoba Moose Hockey Team.
As the Marketing Manager, Manitoba Moose you will be responsible for leading the development, execution, and optimization of a comprehensive marketing strategy that supports the organization’s business objectives. Your primary focus will be to increase ticket sales, drive fan engagement, and enhance the overall brand presence of the Manitoba Moose. In this role, you will work closely with internal teams across the organization to develop and execute integrated marketing campaigns. Through cross-functional collaboration, you’ll ensure these campaigns align with business objectives and effectively engage target audiences.
What to be excited for in this role:
Plan and execute engaging marketing strategies and game-by-game programming to drive and grow season, group and individual ticket sales.
Collaborate with Ticket Sales and Membership Services on initiatives, retention programs and sales collateral.
Oversee brand positioning and production of all Manitoba Moose assets such as print, signage and digital while partnering with Creative Services and external suppliers to ensure consistency and quality.
Design, buy and implement integrated campaigns across traditional media and digital channels (website, social media, mobile app, e-blasts, etc) to boost fan engagement and brand equity.
Lead promotional initiatives and game-day activations which include specialty nights, giveaways and sponsor activations, managing budgets, logistics and cross-department coordination.
Manage creation, scheduling and distribution of all digital communications to deliver timely, engaging content to fans.
Collaborate with Community Relations to embed the Manitoba Moose brand in local events, and with Corporate Partnerships to activate sponsored content and fulfill marketing obligations.
Provide and audit all home-game marketing messaging, support post-game reporting, and coordinate photography and visual assets.
Perform additional duties as required to meet business needs.
Qualifications
What we need from you:
Post-Secondary Education in Business Administration, Commerce or equivalent work experience.
3 - 5 years’ experience in a marketing role, including experience in media buying, digital marketing and/or account services would be considered an asset.
Hands-on experience proactively planning, implementing, managing, and measuring integrated marketing plans.
Strong analytical skills, with the ability to perform analysis, interpret results and make recommendations to various audiences.
Experience working with Adobe programs.
Ability to manage multiple tasks simultaneously, set and meet priorities to deliver results under tight deadlines, and adopt a “whatever-it-takes” approach to succeed.
Superior attention to detail and excellent personal organization.
Passion for hockey and knowledge of the AHL is considered an asset.
Strong interpersonal and communication skills with the ability to collaborate with different stakeholders.
Ability to work as a positive contributor to a team in a dynamic and fast-paced sports and entertainment environment.
Capability to demonstrate creative thinking, take proactive initiative in a team-first environment, and balance customer needs and organizational objectives with individual performance targets.
Attend all games and community initiatives to contribute, measure and evaluate marketing support and programming.
Why you should join us!
We are True North! At True North Sports + Entertainment, we have developed a culture where our employees are engaged, challenged, and motivated. We are intentional in ensuring our employees personal values, match our organizational values of Team, Trust & Respect, Integrity, Excellence and Community.
Included as one of Manitoba’s Top Employers since 2008, our work environment is dynamic and fast-paced, offering diverse opportunities that allow you to encounter a variety of situations and develop new skills.
We encourage you to apply even if your previous experience does not align perfectly with every qualification in the job description. You may be just the right person for this role, or other roles!
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Submission Requirements
To apply for this position, please fill out the online application form below. You will be asked to upload your cover letter and resume at the end of the form.
Closing date: Sunday, June 15, 2025
Accommodations are available upon request throughout all aspects of the selection process. Candidates requiring accommodations may contact, in confidence, [email protected]. True North thanks all that apply, however, only those selected for interview will be contacted. No phone calls please.