Who We Are: Taymar Sales U. specializes in ticket sales, sponsorship sales and ticket operations services for college athletic departments and sports teams. Taymar Sales U. is hiring top talent to learn the revenue generation side of the sports business, and be a part of a fast-paced, dynamic environment. Members of our team will be provided with career growth opportunities and daily development through easy accessibility to senior management. Be part of a growing industry and company that is on the ground floor of changing how college athletics drives revenue and increases fan attendance

Position Overview: Taymar Sales U.’s General Manager of Ticket Sales - Michigan State Athletics position will be responsible for the leadership and management of all aspects of ticket revenue generation for Michigan State Athletics. This role will play a key role as a leader within Taymar Sales U. and be tasked with building, deploying and overseeing a comprehensive, year round ticket sales strategy for Michigan State Athletics, while recruiting, developing and coaching a team of high achieving ticket sales Account Executives.

Responsibilities:

Direct oversight of ticket sales strategy and execution for all ticketed athletic events.
Develop comprehensive sales campaign plan in the areas of new season tickets, group sales and retention.
Direct oversight & leadership of Account Executive team, including goal setting and professional development.
Exceed all Ticket Sales revenue goals determined by senior management.
Recruit, Train & Develop a team of ticket sales Account Executives to meet and exceed ticket sales goals,
Initiate and Execute ticket sales results for Group Sales, New Season Ticket Sales and Renewal campaigns.
Meet and work collaboratively with senior administration within the athletics department.
Oversee and deploy digital marketing strategies to increase sales and lead generation.
Work closely with Athletics Department senior staff to determine ticket pricing, benefits and programming.
Develop & implement ticket sales goals.
Work in the assigned on campus location
Generate reports and track overall ticketing revenue pace towards goals.
Represent athletics program and University with the highest integrity.
Work effectively under pressure in a fast-paced environment to produce accurate results.
Maintain a positive working relationship with all internal & external units of the department and University to ensure a positive event experience for customers.

Qualifications:

4+ Years experience in a Sports Ticket Sales role, with 1+ year in a ticket sales managerial position preferred.
Thorough knowledge of ticket sales strategy, operations and procedures.
Experience in intercollegiate athletics ticket sales and operations with successful results.
Bachelor’s Degree with a degree in Sports Management or a related field.
General knowledge and understanding of sales and marketing concepts.
Effective communication (oral, written and interpersonal) skills.
Demonstrated organizational and time management skills.
Ability to be a self-starter and work independently.
Ability to work various hours including nights and weekends.
Strong work ethic, positive attitude, integrity, communication skills, and desire & ability to learn in a fast paced, highly competitive industry

We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.