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Job Title: Director, Sales and Service

Reports To: Vice President, Fan Relationship Management

Location:

University of Texas at El Paso (UTEP)

El Paso, TX 79968

Expiration Date: 02/26/2021

Who We Are & What We Are About:

Aspire is committed to fostering, cultivating and preserving a culture of diversity, equity and inclusion. Our human capital is our most valuable asset, and we embrace and encourage our employees’ differences.

Recently recognized by Forbes as one of the Top 10 Best Places to Work in Sports, The Aspire Group is a global sport and entertainment marketing firm that created the outsourced Ticket Marketing, Sales and Service niche, revolutionizing the world of sport and in particular United States Intercollegiate Athletics. As industry leaders, we strive to create the best practices of tomorrow that we call “Next-Practices” within our strategic consulting and research; ticketing, marketing and revenue enhancement; and sports investment optimization capabilities. The implementation of “Next Practices” and the Raise Your Game Executive Development Program raises industry standards through outstanding training, development, and coaching. We produce industry leaders, excellent employees, and winning teams that are dedicated to developing long-term relationships, providing strategic expertise and resources that will take our partners to the next level. For more information, please visit our website at www.theaspiregroupinc.com.

Raise Your Game Executive Development Program: At The Aspire Group, commitment to our clients is matched by an equal commitment to our staff. The Raise Your Game Executive Development Program is a 36-month development cycle designed to accelerate Aspire’s Sales and Service Consultants into management positions. The Aspire Group provides career growth opportunities by preparing staff with a foundation in Ticket Marketing, Sales and Service, Sales Management, Sport Business Management and Life Skills. The Raise Your Game Executive Development Program is recognized as one of the most progressive management training program in the sport industry.

Partnership: The University of Texas at El Paso (UTEP) Department of Athletics and The Aspire Group have formed a relationship to develop a world-class ticket sales team in El Paso, TX. The UTEP Athletics Department has employed the services of The Aspire Group because it combines progressive strategies and distinguished execution, and is led by expert professionals that stand at the top of the ticket sales and customer service industry. Fans will benefit from the commitment to integrity, the most professional ticket sales operation globally and the superior customer service that The Aspire Group brings to every partner. The University of Texas at El Paso Athletics and The Aspire Group and The Aspire Group encourage and value a diverse work force and both are equal opportunity employers.

Position Overview: This position, as department head, will manage all ticket sales and database marketing. This position requires someone who is highly motivated to contribute to the overall ticket sales and service efforts, passionate about staff leadership and development, and committed to preserving a culture that encourages, supports, and celebrates the diverse voices of our employees. Top priorities include sports such as Football and Men’s/Women’s Basketball. Inventory available for sale may include: season tickets, season ticket upgrades, upsells & add-ons, group ticket packages, partial/mini-plan packages, and single game tickets.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

Utilizing a nondiscriminatory approach that provides equal opportunity for employment and advancement, embracing and encouraging our employees’ differences, and championing an environment where every team member feels valued:
Recruit and hire a team (ticket sales, Database Manager and Box Office Manager) with diversity of age, race and ethnicity, gender, experiences, thinking styles, perspectives etc.
Train and supervise Sales, Service, Database and Box Office staff.
Monitor, manage and evaluate staff performance on an ongoing basis; establish and communicate clear sales revenue and training goals, follow up with appropriate feedback and direction for development.
Lead, motivate, develop and retain Sales, Service, Database and Box Office staff for future succession within the department and The Aspire Group organization.
Ensure adherence to all Company Policies, including an acute focus on the Diversity, Equity and Inclusion and Discrimination and Harassment policies, engaging with Human Resources as appropriate.
Develop and execute approved Annual Business and Sales Plan and Operating Budget
Assist with day-to-day operations of the new Fan Relationship Management Center (FRMC) profitably while exceeding client expectations in revenue generation and customer service
Grow business each year
Responsible for season ticket renewal goals for customer service team
Director will also be responsible for personal sales goals through inbound, outbound, and renewal sales efforts
Work with the university liaison to develop, present and communicate ticket sales strategies, procedures and processes
Identify, explore and research new sales opportunities to include season ticket and group sales target markets
Ongoing development of New Ticket Sales program in the following areas: season ticket, new business generation, sales leadership, development of sales strategies, sales training, development of best sales practices and results tracking and reporting
Track and report daily, weekly and monthly sales figures and relevant accountability reports. Handle all bookkeeping, commission reporting, staff payroll processing
Develop special ticket plans, projects, promotions and programs
Oversee and develop season ticket retention program, with special attention to new season ticket and high-risk accounts
Lead in the development of ticket marketing, promotions, ticket pricing, sales strategies and community ticket/ sampling programs etc.
Serve as a member of the external operations team
Other responsibilities as assigned

Qualifications and Requirements:

Belief that a culture that encourages collaboration, flexibility, equity and fairness that enables individuals to contribute to their full potential, feel valued, and supported is key to success; personally, professionally and for the company.
Bachelor’s degree
Minimum of three (3) years in Ticket Sales Management
Computer proficient (Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook) and detail oriented
Excellent communication, presentation and listening skills
Strong organizational and time management skills
Professional image and demeanor
Ability to work well with others and confidence when taking initiative
Effective problem-solving ability

Compensation: Competitive base salary with the opportunity to earn commission upon meeting or exceeding ticket/development sales goals. Comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, vision, other voluntary health benefits and 401k. Excellent paid time off program.

The Aspire Group is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to status as a protected veteran or a qualified individual with a disability, or other protected status, such as race, color, sex, gender, sexual orientation, religion, creed, national origin, marital status, citizenship status or age.

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