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Be part of history as the Houston Comets return to the WNBA - reviving one of the league’s most iconic franchises. As a Membership Sales Executive, you will play a pivotal role in reintroducing Comets basketball to Houston by building a passionate fan base and driving ticket revenue from the ground up.
This is a unique opportunity to contribute to a franchise relaunch, connect with the community, and create lasting fan relationships. The ideal candidate is a driven sales professional who thrives in a fast-paced, entrepreneurial environment and is excited to help shape the future of women’s professional sports in Houston.
RESPONSIBILITIES include but are not limited to:
- Sell a full menu of ticket products for the Houston Comets, including full season memberships, partial plans, group tickets, and premium hospitality packages
- Generate new business through outbound calls, networking, referrals, and face-to-face meetings
- Prospect and develop relationships with local businesses, community organizations, and fan groups
- Execute both in-arena and off-site sales meetings to drive revenue and close business
- Meet and exceed weekly, monthly, and annual sales goals
- Maintain accurate records of all sales activity and client interactions in Salesforce CRM
- Manage and grow assigned accounts to maximize long-term revenue and retention
- Actively participate in game days, events, and grassroots marketing efforts to build brand awareness
- Attend community events, networking functions, and outreach initiatives to promote the Comets
- Serve as a brand ambassador for the Houston Comets, delivering exceptional customer experiences
- Embody the organization’s core values: Passion, Accountability, Customer Focus, and Teamwork
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
- Bachelor’s degree preferred
- Strong work ethic, competitive, coachable and a positive attitude
- 1-3 years prior experience with a sports team or related sales field preferred.
- Must be detail-oriented and organized.
- Present themselves in a professional manner and able to interact with all levels of the
- Houston Comets organization.
- Candidates must be flexible with their work schedule
- Strong organizational and computer skills
- Excellent communication and presentation skills, both written and oral
PHYSICAL & MENTAL REQUIREMENTS:
- While performing the duties of the job, the employee is regularly required to stand, sit, walk, use handle or feel, reach, stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl, talk and hear.
- The vision requirement includes close vision and ability to adjust focus.
- Nature of position requires physical mobility and the ability to lift a minimum of 20 pounds.
- Must have the ability to adjust to changing work hours and locations as needed.
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.
