Position:
The Senior Account Executive, Premium Sales is part of the Ticket Sales & Services department for Minnesota United FC (MNUFC), a sports business located in the Twins Cities area of Minnesota and a member of Major League Soccer (MLS), the top tier soccer league in North America.
Position Summary:
As a Senior Account Executive for Premium Sales, you'll play a key role in delivering an exceptional fan experience at Allianz Field through the sale of full-season tickets, group outings, and premium seating. This advanced sales role is targeted for those focused on selling exceptional experiences business-to-business, driving revenue through our premium ticketing products via prospecting, phone calls, and in-person appointments. As a Ticket Sales & Service leadership team, we are committed to the process of developing our sales executives on both a personal and professional level.
Why You’ll Love It Here:
At MNUFC, we nurture relationships to deliver unforgettable experiences and moments that matter, from the first click to the final whistle. Fueled by a passion for people and a drive to deliver results, we bring energy and purpose to every interaction, uniting fans through the world’s game. We thrive in a fast-paced environment, embracing challenges with a positive attitude and a problem-solving mindset. We take pride in making every guest feel seen, valued, and excited to return to Allianz Field. If you're passionate about creating meaningful connections, delivering exceptional experiences, and being part of something bigger, we’d love to welcome you to the team.
What You’ll Do:
- Be at the forefront of generating excitement and revenue by selling full-season tickets, corporate group outings, and premium seating opportunities including multi-year suite and loge box leases for one of the premier soccer-specific stadiums in the country
- Develop and manage strategies to grow usage of corporate market share within the Twin Cities for ticket sales with a focus on premium sales
- Achieve target touchpoint goals through outbound calls, out-of-office appointments, networking events, and targeted emails
- Prospect, create, and work a pipeline of business leads in the Twin Cities to host regular events at MNUFC matches
- Be a team player who helps us reach team goals, both by individually reaching your goal, while also supporting your teammates
- Engage with guests on matchdays at Allianz Field and various events in the community
- Record communication with future MNUFC fans in the CRM system
- Create lifelong memories and experiences to new and existing fans of MNUFC
What You’ll Bring:
- Have 3+ years of sales, service, or premium related experience with a proven track record of meeting or exceeding goals
- Strong business-to-business sales expertise
- An outgoing personality with a strong work ethic and desire to exceed goals
- Motivation to improve daily, and a high level of accountability
- Strong verbal communication and listening skills
- Passion for building relationships and providing exceptional experiences
- Collaboration as a team player who thrives in a fast-paced environment
- A professional demeanor and a positive attitude
- Flexibility in schedule, with the ability to work weekends and evenings as needed
- Bilingual skills (English/Spanish) are a plus
- Previous sports sales experience and ticket sales experience
Company Profile:
Minnesota United FC (MNUFC) is a professional soccer club competing in Major League Soccer (MLS), the top tier of soccer in North America. As a club driven by passion and community, we operate under the oversight of the U.S. Soccer Federation, a member of FIFA. Our headquarters are in Golden Valley, MN, with soccer operations based at the MNUFC Training Center in Blaine. On matchdays, we call Allianz Field in St. Paul home—one of the premier soccer-specific stadiums in the country.
Compensation and Benefits:
Minnesota United FC values the contributions of our team members and is committed to transparency in our compensation practices. The base compensation range for this role is $24.25 per hour (non-exempt), plus incentive compensation. We provide a competitive benefits package that includes health coverage, retirement savings plans, paid time off, and additional perks to support you both personally and professionally.
MNUFC is an equal opportunity employer. We welcome all qualified applicants and do not discriminate based on race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.
