The Washington Football Team are seeking an enthusiastic self-motivated individual with a strong work ethic. Individual should have a strong passion for sales and a desire to build a career in professional sports. This position generates revenue through strategic prospecting, cold-calling and relationship building.
Responsibilities:
- Meet or exceed all specified sales goals related to the Premium Club Level
- Primarily responsible for the sale of season tickets and group tickets in the Premium Club Level
- Heavy emphasis on outbound phone calls with daily minimums exceeding 40-50 calls per day depending on time of year
- Execute face-to-face sales appointments, presentations and stadium tours to assist in closing new business and developing new relationships
- Utilize in-stadium events to develop and grow new customer relationships through seat visits, prospecting, referrals, and other sales initiatives
- Build and maintain strong relationships with existing accounts in an effort to retain, cross-sell and upgrade
- Enter all pertinent prospect and customer information in CRM platform for efficient reporting and historical data purposes
- Due to the nature of this industry, the candidate must be available to work a flexible schedule including weeknights, select weekends and holidays
Desired Characteristics / Qualifications:
- Coachable, Confident, Assertive, Fearless, Competitive, Reliable, and above all a Great Teammate
- Bachelor’s degree in Business, Sports Management, Marketing, a related field, or equivalent job experience in a related field
- At least 2-3 years of sales experience; premium sales experience preferred
- Experience with ticketing programs (Archtics, CRM)
- Proven ability to work in a team-oriented environment and effectively influence and communicate with C-level clients
- Excellent customer service, verbal and written communication skills
- High proficiency in Microsoft Suite products (Outlook, Excel, Word, PowerPoint)
- Detail oriented with strong organizational skills
- Ability to handle a high volume of outbound phone calls
- Maintain the mission & values of the Washington Redskins
- Local market knowledge is a plus
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.