Inside Sales Representative

This position has been filled - Job#: 80

  Peoria Chiefs
  Peoria, IL
  Sales
  Posted/Updated: 12/08/19

Job Summary

Job Summary:
The Inside Sales Representative is an entry level position in which you will learn about the sports industry from a ticket sales experience. You will be soliciting current and potential clients by phone to sell full and partial season ticket packages, group outings, and premium inventory while providing outstanding service to our guests and clients in Peoria and surrounding communities.

  • Status: Part-Time; Hourly - $10/hour plus commission. Position is overtime eligible

  • Employment: January 2020 through end of 2020 season

  • Reports to: General Manager



Description:

  • High energy and positive attitude

  • Act as a role model within and outside the Peoria Chiefs Organization 

  • Desire for learning and professional development 

  • Strong work ethic with a competitive approach to exceeding goals and expectations 



Responsibilities: 

  • Responsible for maximizing revenue through the sale of Peoria Chiefs ticket packages, including season tickets, partial plans, group tickets, suites, and party areas

  • Heavy outbound focus making 75+ outbound calls daily to increase your sales pipeline 

  • Use proactive tactics to create opportunities for new business with existing customers

  • Use telemarketing as a tool to sell season, group, and partial ticket plan packages to local companies from provided lists 

  • Significant emphasis placed on self-generated lead acquisition through referrals and networking 

  • Establish professional relationships in order to create repeat business and superior customer service

  • Utilize and maintain effective contacts (sales leads) 

  • Run appointments and tours at Dozer Park to aid in obtaining new business and developing new relationships

  • Meet or exceed weekly, monthly and or long term sales goals 

  • Maintain complete and accurate customer records 

  • Required to assist in pulling field tarp 

  • Required to assist in fireworks display set up and debris pickup

  • Perform other duties and responsibilities as assigned.



Qualifications:

  • College Degree- Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited college or university 

  • Prior ticket sales experience in sports/entertainment is strongly preferred 

  • High comfort level making cold calls and have a passion for sales

  • Working knowledge of Ticket Return a plus; proficiency in Microsoft Office applications such as Excel, Word and Outlook is required 

  • Excellent written and oral communication skills 

  • Strong interpersonal skills required

  • Manage numerous business relationships in a professional manner 

  • Superior time management and organizational skills

  • Attention to detail 

  • Aggressive, competitive, and dedicated attitude 

  • Highly motivated with a strong aspiration to be successful



Physical Demands:

  • Must be able to lift up to 25lbs continuously

  • Exposed to continuous walking, standing, twisting 

  • Exposed to intermittent bending, squatting, kneeling and climbing stairs

**Peoria Chiefs are an equal opportunity employer


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