Ticket Sales Account Executive:
The Lake Erie Crushers are looking for a hard working, highly motivated individual to join our Ticketing department as we prepare for the 2024 season. If you're not intimated by hard work, can maintain a positive team-oriented attitude and are ready to launch your career with a great organization, then you would be a great fit for this position.
Job Description:
The Ticket Sales Account Executive will primarily prospect using referrals, and local contacts to initiate conversations with companies, organizations, and individuals to set up appointments to sell Lake Erie Crushers ticket packages to generate new revenue.
Our Account Executives are expected to work with the other members of the sales staff to generate new leads and research innovative ways to sell tickets, and maintain a database of all current and potential accounts.
The staff member will be expected to meet and exceed monthly and annual sales goals, participate in sales meetings, staff sales tables at various Lake Erie Crushers games and events, attend events in the community to generate new leads and provide superior customer service to clients including existing ticket holders, new prospects, and single game customers.
This is a full-time salaried position with opportunity to earn commission.
Experience Required:
Individual must possess a Bachelor’s degree in Sports Management, Marketing, or Communication, or a related field. The ideal candidate will have excellent communication skills; possess the ability to operate Microsoft Office, and an understanding of CRM software. Individuals must possess a strong work ethic, ability to work long hours during game days and be willing to assist other team members when called upon. Sales experience is preferred.
Responsibilities:
- Meet Daily and Weekly Sales Activity
- Meet Yearly sales goal (season tickets, group outings, suite sales)
- Set up Meetings w/ prospective clients
- Assist organization in game day and non game day duties including non baseball related events at the stadium, and throughout the community.
- Meet and service accounts by building relationships with current and future clients through In Seat Visits
- Develop unique group events (baseball & non-baseball events) as well as theme nights to generate revenue
- Produce/Maintain accurate customer and pipeline records through usage of CRM Software
Personal Qualities:
The ideal candidate will have the following qualities:
- Be a self starter with ability to work independently and at the same time a team player with strong interrelationship skills and the ability to work well with others
- Be a strategic thinker that is also detail and results oriented
- Possess strong leadership capabilities
- Have the ability to manage multiple projects & tasks
- Be very energetic and have the ability to work in a fast-paced environment
- Have a high degree of personal integrity
- Maintain a positive attitude at all times
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.
