Sports Event Sales - Entry Level
This position has been filled - Job#: 453408499
Portland
Sales
Posted/Updated: 10/19/21
Job Summary
Please be local to Portland and available for in-person interviews.
Attn: Recent Grads (and College Athletes), Early Career Women and Men
Note: We are
currently looking for a select candidate to expand our sales efforts here in
our Portland, OR office. Applicants should be physically
IN PORTLAND and available for immediate interview in-office. If selected,
candidate will begin full time employment in our Downtown Portland office. Safety
measures as per CDC and Oregon Health Authority are being adhered to for
COVID-19 prevention.
Please read the entire ad before applying to make certain everything
sounds like a match for you!
At ISM we are grateful to be
celebrating our 24th year in business and enjoying a record year thanks to a
combination of incredible pent-up demand and our incredible team of event and
sales professionals. Our events being sold are 12 – 36+ months out, uniquely
positioning our offerings of live events as they return with spectators, along
with corporate budgets that are allocated for such hosting.
Since inception in 1997, ISM has
become the industry leader in the global sports event ticketing and hospitality
space. We specialize in creating customized premium sports hospitality packages
our (mainly) corporate clients utilize to host and entertain their most valued
guests at major events such as the U.S. Open Golf Championship, College
Football Championship, Kentucky Derby, World Cup, and scores more.
Ultimately, we also know it is our
in-house team that has positioned us where we are today. The values we live by
at ISM are: GENUINE, TEAMWORK, RESPECT, INTEGRITY, and TENACITY. We
are hiring an Inside Sales Executive who will be responsible
for new business development, which starts with “cold” calling
(this simply means you haven’t spoken to someone before – it’s how many of the
biggest companies in the world bring on new clients!) but we teach you how to
“warm” the call using your personality and communication skills very quickly.
These positions are only the beginning however with growth and promotion
opportunities to national accounts or sales management available within 6-12
months for successful candidates.
If you love challenges, are
motivated by the hunt for new business, want to make money and advance
your career, but aren’t afraid of hard work, or failure, then you just might be
a match. Remember, your background helps define where you are, but more important
is where you want to go and having the initiative to get there!
You will:
- Work
closely with our sales leadership to develop strategies for targeting
companies and delivering our value proposition clearly and with enthusiasm
- Drive
sales activities including proactive outreach to prospects as well as
develop qualified leads, set meetings, maintain your sales CRM
We provide:
- Comprehensive
training
- Ongoing
mentoring
- Base
salary + commission + bonus, uncapped
- Bonuses,
both cash & prize (monthly, quarterly & annually)
- Bike
room, locker facilities, gym facilities
- Company
medical/dental plans and 401K enrollment
- PTO
and major holidays off (4 weeks+ paid time off each calendar year)
- First
year avg. range of $50K-$70K+ (range includes base + commission);
Year two $80K+
- Growth
opportunities into Sales Management / National Accounts
- Great
corporate culture and community volunteerism
What you’ll bring:
- Outstanding
verbal and written communication skills
- (Some)
Sales experience (B2B preferred, not just customer service)
- College
degree or related experience
- Excellent
problem-solving skills
- High
motivation to succeed and growth minded (National Account Director / Sales
Management positions will be open in 2022 and promotions are from within)
- Ability
to explain how a deficiency in one of the above categories won’t hinder
you to succeed
To be considered, please submit a cover letter including
why you are interested in this position and when you are available, along with
a current resume including education, full work history including date range.
We look forward to speaking with you soon!
International Sports Management is committed to building
a diverse, equitable and inclusive workforce. We are an equal opportunity
employer and welcome qualified applicants, regardless of gender identity or
expression, sexual orientation, race, religion, age, national origin,
citizenship, pregnancy status, veteran status, or any other differences. If you
have a disability or special need that requires accommodation, please let us
know.
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