The Birmingham Squadron Ticket Sales Department is seeking collaborators, innovators and community minded sellers to join our front office in selling group tickets for The Squadron's games. Working with youth leagues, schools, churches, business and nonprofits in this role, you will be responsible for selling and servicing new group sales accounts. As a Group Sales Account Executive, you will be responsible for generating and developing sales revenue for our group and themed night initiatives while finding ways generate other streams of revenue through our full menu of seating options. This position reports directly to the Director of Sales.

Responsibilities:

• Actively pursue new business and strategize how to acquire leads
• Work sales and prospecting tables on gameday in order to build relationships and sell tickets
• Meet with clients and establish relationships with potential customers and prospects
• Meet and exceed weekly and monthly sales goals
• Handle anywhere from 50-75 out- and in-bound phone calls per day
• Maintain records of all group ticket customers
• Provide outstanding customer service to clients and renew sales for the following season
• Attend majority of home games to service clients in attendance
• Additional responsibilities as assigned

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree
• Minimum of 1-2 years of sales experience, preferably from within the sports and entertainment industry
• Proficient in MS Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
• Creative and detail-oriented organizational skills; able to multi-task and see projects through to completion
• Desire and willingness to learn; open to feedback and constructive criticism
• Able to work in a fast paced environment and meet deadlines
• Flexible schedule with the ability to work nights, weekends and holidays, as this position is expected to work all gamedays

Physical Demands:

• Able to push/pull/carry and lift up to 20 lbs.
• Able to climb stairs and sit/turn/bend/stand for long periods of time

Applications must be submitted online. Please do not mail or email resumes to the Saints/Pelicans. All qualified candidates will be contacted by phone and/or by email. Please do not contact the Saints/Pelicans Human Resources or Hiring Manager to check the status of your application. When applying, please be sure your updated contact information is provided.

The New Orleans Saints and New Orleans Pelicans ("Teams") are committed to providing equal employment opportunities for candidates and employees regardless of their membership in any protected classifications. The Teams will not discriminate in violation of the law on the basis of race, color, age, national origin, sex (including sexual orientation, gender identity, transgender status, and pregnancy), religion, physical or mental disability, genetic information, marital status, veteran status, familial status, status as a victim of domestic violence, and/or any other legally protected class under applicable federal, state, or local laws. This anti-discrimination policy applies with respect to all employment decisions, including but not limited to hiring, promotion, discipline, and discharge. The Teams are committed to equal opportunity for persons with disabilities in compliance with the Americans Disabilities Act and state law.  If you feel you need an accommodation for a disability, please inform us.  Requests for accommodation will be evaluated on a case-by-case basis.  If you request an accommodation, it is essential that you participate fully in the interactive process.