Job Title: Account Executive, Ticket Sales

Main Purpose of Job: Ticket Sales

Reports to: Director, Ticket Sales

Hours of Work: As required Monday to Friday, weekends, evenings, and holidays as needed

Contract Type: Permanent

Location: Columbus, GA

Diamond Baseball Holdings

DBH was formed in 2021 to support, promote, and enhance Minor League Baseball through professional management, best practices, innovation, and investment.

The Columbus Professional Baseball Club is actively seeking an Account Executive to join their highly dynamic ticket sales team. We believe that ticket sales is a vital part of our teams' performance, and our Account Executives play a critical role in that success. We are looking for someone who is interested in growing within the sports industry and curious to learn the inner workings of our business at every level. If this sounds like you, then you know ticket sales is the best place to start your career. The individual in this position is expected not only to be an exceptional salesperson but also to deliver outstanding customer service to all clients to ensure fan retention and to establish a positive experience with the brand.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

Represent the organization with the utmost professionalism in the community
Generate new business by prospecting, cold calling, appointments, stadium tours, and attending networking/community events
Renew all group, hospitality, and season ticket members
Work closely with sales and marketing departments to develop compelling sales programs and components focused on long-term business sustainability
Maintain a database of contacts and sales progression using [Ticketing System]
Meet and/or exceed personal sales goals
Meet and/or exceed daily and weekly outbound call/appointment minimums
Contribute to overall operation by “answering the call” when assistance is needed in another area of our operation

Qualifications

Bachelor's Degree or equivalent work experience
Minimum of 6 months of sales or customer service experience
Demonstrate a proven track record in sales and building quality relationships, preferably within the sports industry
Have a friendly and professional telephone manner
Strong desire to learn about our business and grow your professional career
Ability to effectively express ideas verbally and in writing
Possess a positive attitude
Maintain a flexible work schedule
Other duties as assigned

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.

Columbus Clingstones