Business Development Specialist

This position has been filled - Job#: 453386354

Job Summary

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES :

•  Strongly prefer a candidate with a minimum of one year of sports sales experience
•  Generating new season ticket sales through cold calling, face-to-face appointments and arena tours.
•  Prospecting new group and season ticket sales opportunities. 
•  Setting meetings with key decision makers of community and corporate groups. 
•  Developing professional relationships with current clients. 
•  Providing a high level of service to all accounts. 
•  Must meet all sales revenue goals and activity metrics such as calls, appointments set, and appointments completed 
•  Must have a relentless work ethic, positive attitude and passion for growing a career in professional sports.
•  Must be available to work nights and weekends. 

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:

• Previous internship or work experience within the sports industry.
• Bachelor’s degree
• Relationship selling experience is a plus.
• Computer literacy required.
• Position requires excellent communication skills, both oral and written
• Competitive nature and a contagious, positive attitude.
• Strong time management and organizational skills. Must be able to manage schedule to achieve daily and weekly goals for calls, appointments and sales.
• Exceptional work ethic, strong desire to succeed, eagerness to learn, professionalism and a passion for the sports industry. 
• Willingness to work nights and weekends. 
• Ability to work effectively as part of a team.
• Willingness to travel.