Urgent Hiring - Sports Manager- immediate joiner (from Kolkata only)

Sports Manager

Regional Tournaments (East Zone)- based out of Kolkata only

Tiigers of Kolkata Indian Street Premier League (ISPL)

Role Overview

Tiigers of Kolkata (ISPL franchise)

player discovery pipeline

remote-based out of Kolkata

Role & responsibilities

1. Regional Tournament Strategy & Activation

• Conceptualize, plan, and execute

  regional and grassroots tennis-ball cricket tournaments

  under the Tiigers of Kolkata / ISPL ecosystem.
• Represent

  Tiigers of Kolkata (TOK)

  & be the voice of TOK for Aspect Sports in partnership with

  Saurav Ganguly.

• Build a phased rollout plan starting with

  West Bengal

  , followed by

  Assam and the North-East

  , and expansion into

  Bihar, Jharkhand, and Odisha

  .
• Design tournament formats aligned with ISPLs

  talent scouting and fan engagement objectives

  .

2. Operations & On-Ground Execution

• Oversee

  end-to-end tournament operations

  , including venue identification, match scheduling, logistics, manpower deployment, and equipment management.
• Ensure smooth execution across

  multiple cities and states simultaneously

  .
• Maintain operational SOPs and ensure adherence to ISPL and franchise guidelines.

3. Grassroots & Talent Development

• Create and manage a

  structured talent identification pipeline

  feeding into ISPL trials and franchise scouting programs.
• Build strong relationships with

  local cricket bodies, academies, community organizers, and influencers

  across the East Zone.
• Ensure inclusivity and reach into

  semi-urban and rural cricket markets

  .

4. Stakeholder & Vendor Management

• Coordinate with

  local associations, ground owners, vendors, umpires, scorers, and event staff

  .
• Act as the primary regional SPOC for all tournament-related communications.
• Manage vendor negotiations, cost optimization, and execution timelines.

5. Budgeting & Reporting

• Prepare and manage

  regional tournament budgets

  , ensuring cost efficiency and financial discipline.
• Track expenses, maintain MIS reports, and submit

  post-event performance and participation reports

  .
• Provide insights on

  participation trends, regional talent density, and expansion opportunities

  .

6. Brand & Community Engagement

• Strengthen the

  Tiigers of Kolkata brand presence

  across the East Zone through local tournaments and activations.
• Support marketing and digital teams with

  on-ground content, stories, and regional narratives

  .
• Represent the franchise professionally in all regional engagements.

Regions Covered

• West Bengal

• Assam

• North-East India:

  Sikkim, Tripura, Nagaland, Meghalaya, Arunachal Pradesh, Mizoram, Manipur

• Bihar, Jharkhand, Odisha

Preferred Candidate Profile

• 6 - 7+ years of experience in

  sports event operations

  , preferably

  grassroots or regional tournaments

  .
• Strong understanding of

  Indian cricket ecosystems

  , especially tennis-ball / street cricket formats.
• Prior experience managing

  multi-city or multi-state events

  is mandatory.
• Excellent operational, coordination, and problem-solving skills.
• Comfortable working

  independently in a remote setup

  while managing large on-ground teams.
• Willingness to

  travel extensively across East India

  .
• Strong local network across sports bodies, academies, and vendors is a major advantage.
• Proficient in

  MS Office / Google Workspace

  ; reporting and documentation skills essential.
• Should be basically from Kolkata.
• Ability to communicate effectively in

  English and Bengali (Bengali speaking is must)

  ; knowledge of Hindi and regional languages is a plus.

What the Role Offers

• Leadership role in building the

  East Zone grassroots ecosystem

  for ISPL.
• Opportunity to shape

  talent pipelines and regional sports IPs

  .
• High ownership and autonomy in decision-making.
• Long-term growth with a professional franchise and national league structure.

Compensation

• CTC:

  Best in the industry. Not a constraint for a right candidate.

• Travel & Operational Expenses:

  Covered as per company policy