Thank you for your interest in an internship with the ­­­­­­­­­­­Marion Bseball Team. It is our goal to provide you with hands-on experience and knowledge useful in competing for jobs in the sports industry, beginning with Summer Collegiate Baseball.  We will also work with you to fulfill requirements for college credit if necessary.  Our internships are a great learning opportunity where previous experience is not always necessary. We want you to be an essential part of creating an unforgetable fan experience everytime we open our gates.

 

The Ticket Sales Intern will assist the Box Office Manager with prospecting and contacting new ticket sales clients to confirm or develop interest for the upcoming season with regards to season tickets, ticket packages, group outings, or suite nights.  The Ticket Sales Intern will also help manage ticket information in the eTix ticketing system and keep records current and accurate using CRM.  Responsibilities will also include assisting other departments when requested or needed.  All job tasks should be performed in compliance with the philosophy, policies, goals, and budget of the Marion Baseball Team.

 

­­­­­Box Office interns receive a TBD salary for the summer and are expected to maintain a very challenging schedule throughout the internship. Interns are expected to be at all home games as well as play key roles in executing special events taking place at Rent One Park.  Days off are granted throughout the season to help alleviate the challenging schedule. 

 

If a career in sports is what you desire, an internship with a sports team can be a great benefit.  Not only is it an important step professionally, but it’s also a great way to build relationships and network in a fun, fast paced and exciting environment.  Our hope for our interns is that they use their experience eith us to go on to bigger and better things internally, with another team or in a desired field of interest. 

 

Job Duties: 

-        Understand and effectively meet or exceed individual and team ticket goals by prospecting for new inside/outside sales accounts through cold calls and telemarketing. 

-        Develop new season ticket customers and maintain a positive relationship with current ticket holders including answering questions, troubleshooting, taking, and following through on orders, delivering tickets, and arranging for invoicing.  

-        Operate ticketing software and CRM to keep records current and accurate.

-        Assist with mailing of ticket sales materials.

-       Data entry and running ticket/demographic reports

-        Promote and sell all types of inventory to clients, providing suggestions for new items.

-       Assist Group Sales Department in distribution/processing of tickets and set up and management of group/picnic areas. 

-       Outbound Group Sales Outreach. 

Skills & Qualifications:

-       Strong customer service skills and ability to professionally interact with fans.

-       Experience with proper phone etiquette.

-       Ability to multi-task and work in a fast-paced environment while staying organized.

-       Problem solving and conflict management.

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.