Account Executive, Ticket Sales

This position has been filled - Job#: 453377335

Job Summary

Job Summary: The Account Executive position is an incredible opportunity to start a sales career in the sports industry with an organization committed to professional growth and career development. 

Account Executives will receive 2 weeks of the industry’s best sales training and on-boarding program to help prepare them for success.

Key Responsibility Areas:

• Successfully completing the Account Executive training program and attending on-going training•
• Responsible for meeting or exceeding all individual performance and developmental goals within specified time frames
• Obtaining leads and answering questions
• Builds relationships with prospective customers via outbound telephone efforts and enhances those relationships through face to face appointments
• Candidates should represent our Ticket Sales Core Values of PROUD, PROGRESS, BELIEF, and FAMILY.
• Actively participates in Team Member sales skills training, developmental opportunities, and Team Member sales activities
• Works during all NBA Team home games (43 events) in a multitude of different capacities including, but not limited to: prospecting appointments, sales tables, off-site events and pregame and in-game events
• Update and maintain customer information and payments using Archtics and Salesforce

Qualifications:

• 4-year college degree in Business, Sports Management, or related field preferred
• Previous sports and/or telemarketing or outside sales experience is preferred
• Dependability is key: consistently punctual and prepared for a fast-paced environment, executes instructions, and embraces coaching•
• High level of confidence, enthusiasm, and personal accountability
• Excellent writing, communication, interpersonal skills and the ability to present sales material to large groups and customers
• Presents themselves in a professional manner, able to interact with all levels of the organization
• Ability to multi-task and maintain strong prioritization and organizational skills
• Strong computer skills, including all Microsoft Office software programs
• Ability to work nights/weekends/flexible schedule required