Reporting to senior ticket sales leadership, the Inside Sales Representative will participate in a sales development program geared to prepare entry level candidates for a career within the sports sales industry. The Salem Red Sox, the Single-A affiliate of the Boston Red Sox owned by Diamond Baseball Holdings are seeking motivated and driven individuals to join the Ticket Sales team as a part of an Inside Sales class primarily focusing on selling season ticket packages. These individuals will receive detailed and comprehensive sports sales training with a strong focus on developing the skills necessary to become an industry sales leader. The training will benefit the individual’s career growth as a full menu sports sales representative. Day-to-day leadership is provided by full-time ticket sales staff.

This is a 12-month program that focuses on growing the representative’s professional skill set as a full menu sales professional. This training program begins approximately September 30, 2024, and will give the right candidate all the tools needed to carve out a place in the rewarding and lucrative world of sports. With qualified leads and regular coaching and instruction, our Inside Sales program will prepare you for success.

Ideal candidates for an Inside Sales Representative position will be effective storytellers and be able to communicate over the phone and face-to-face to find the most effective product for our clients, generating ticket revenue and filling the stadium with enthusiastic fans.

Many of our past Inside Sales Representatives have gone on to be hired to full-time positions—both internally with the Salem Red Sox and externally with other globally recognized franchises. In addition to hourly pay, ISR’s will benefit from one of the strongest commission structures in all of Minor League Baseball.

If you’re ready to jump-start your sports career selling the best sport in the world with a proven entity, apply immediately.

Hiring Manager: Raleigh Duffer

Requirements:

Strong communication skills, Desire to learn, passion for the product, competitive attitude
Ability to operate Microsoft Office programs

Work environment & Physical Demands
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those that must be met by a teammate to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Flexible schedule to include weekends, evenings, some holidays, and some overtime to meet business needs across Salem Red Sox games and non-gameday events
Operate your own vehicle to attend out of office appointments with clients and prospects
Work indoors, away from the elements
Able to stand for extended periods of time
Moving about to accomplish tasks or moving from one worksite to another
Assessing the accuracy, neatness and thoroughness of the work assigned
Ability to work and communicate in noisy environments
Capable of Public Communication, including public speaking
This role is computer based and will require extended periods of time working in front of a computer screen
Capable of listening carefully and speaking to others on the telephone/two-way radio
Communicating with others to exchange information
Ability to make quick decisions

Duties and Responsibilities:

Minimum number of outbound calls per week as determined by leadership
Exceed monthly and season long sales goals
Build strong relationships with clients and provide top-flight customer service to all fans
Other duties as assigned

About Salem Red Sox

The Salem Red Sox are the Single-A affiliate of the Boston Red Sox and call Carilion Clinic Field in Salem, Virginia home. Founded in 1968, the Salem Red Sox are in the Northern Division of the Carolina League.

About Diamond Baseball Holdings

Diamond Baseball Holdings (DBH) was formed in 2021 to support, promote and enhance Minor League Baseball Clubs affiliated with Major League Baseball through professional management, best practices, innovation and investment. DiamondBaseballHoldings.com.

Compensation:

Hourly pay & Commission

We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, age, disability, gender identity, marital or veteran status, or any other protected class.

Job Questions:

Are you willing to relocate to Southwest Virginia?