Corporate Hospitality Executive

About the Position

We are excited to announce an opportunity for a Corporate Hospitality Executive to join our nib Newcastle Knights - Sales and Client Services team on a full-time basis. We're looking for a driven and organised Executive to play a key role in delivering unforgettable experiences to our partners, driving commercial success, and supporting game day excellence.

Reporting to the General Manager, Commercial & Partnership, the daily activities will include managing pre-event bookings, organising and overseeing the successful delivery of corporate hospitality required for all home games.

What you'll be doing

• Delivering world-class hospitality - Manage the beginning to end of gameday corporate hospitality experiences which includes set/pack down of lounges and suites.
• Client relationship management - Build lasting connections with sponsors and partners, ensuring their satisfaction and retention.
• Event coordination - Liaise with room hosts, entertainment, food & beverage teams, and internal departments to create seamless experiences.
• Cross-team collaboration - Work closely with marketing, football operations, membership and ticketing, finance, events, and community teams to drive aligned outcomes.
• Operational excellence - Maintain accurate records, ensure compliance, and contribute to continuous improvement initiatives.

About You

We are seeking a passionate Corporate Hospitality Executive with a minimum 2 years' experience in a hospitality, events or accounts coordination-based role. With a proven track record of delivering on objectives, you are a team player, self-driven and have the ability to establish, maintain and grow strong working relationships both internally and externally.

Qualifications and Skills (highly desirable but not essential):

• Experience in event planning and account coordination in a corporate environment
• Diploma of business, hospitality, marketing, sports management, or equivalent
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work independently.
• Knowledge of CRM software (Salesforce) and Microsoft Office Suite.
• Detail-oriented with a strong focus on quality and accuracy.
• Proactive problem solver with a positive attitude.
• Team player who fosters collaboration and builds strong relationships.
• Customer-focused mindset with a commitment to delivering exceptional service.

About Us

The nib Newcastle Knights are an Australian professional Rugby League Football Club based in Newcastle, New South Wales. The Knights compete in the National Rugby League (NRL) premiership. We are owned by The Wests Group Australia, Newcastle's owned and operated (not-for-profit) membership-based organisation.

The Knights Way: Our Values

• Tradition: We are humble and proud of our blue-collar origins. We respect our past, which shapes our future.
• Grit: In times of adversity we find a way, through hard-work, toughness and tenacity.
• Inspire: We inspire our members, supporters and community through all our actions, achievements and effort.
• Win: We apply a winning mindset to everything we do and create moments to win.

About Our Team

So, you're probably thinking, 'The job sounds right up my alley but what about the team?'

The Sales and Client Services team are a close-knit, supportive and collaborative team that values learning from each other and approaching challenges with a can-do attitude. They believe growth comes from trying, sometimes failing, and always improving-so a little vulnerability and openness to feedback go a long way here. They maintain a high level of trust by keeping things professional and respecting confidentiality. If you're collaborative, curious, and ready to pitch in, you'll fit right in.

What we Offer

In return the nib Newcastle Knights can offer you dynamic work environment and excellent terms and conditions of employment.
We value our staff, which is why we recognise and reward your hard work with our AMAZING staff benefits.

• Paid Parental Leave (including 12 months of maintained superannuation)
• Wellbeing Leave - proactively manage your wellbeing
• First Nations Cultural Leave
• Paid traineeships and leadership development courses
• 40% discount off meals for employees
• $25 per month for an all-access B.CO+ membership to Balance Collective. This will provide access to all three clubs and unlimited group classes (with Pilates, Yoga and Creche included). As an added bonus this offer extends out to your partner as well
• Discount accommodation rates at The Executive, The Gateway and The Anchorage Hotel & Spa
• Discounted nib Health Insurance
• 15% Discount at Reflections Holiday Parks
• 24/7 Employee Assistance Programs
• Free annual flu vaccinations

As part of The Wests Group/ Newcastle Knights recruitment and assessment process, all candidates progressing to the next stage will be required to complete relevant due diligence and probity checks specific to the role. This includes, but is not limited to, a Criminal History Check, reference checks, and right to work verification via our company portal. All associated checks and costs will be facilitated by the Group.

We welcome candidates from diverse backgrounds to create a work environment where employee differences such as gender, age, culture, disability, sexual orientation and education are valued to reflect the diversity of the communities in which we operate. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples are encouraged to apply.

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