The San Jose Earthquakes have a mission to establish our home as the epicenter of American soccer by uniting Northern California with big dreams, big hustle, and big impact. We are seeking a Senior Account Executive, Corporate Business Development who can cultivate relationships with various communities, generate new business while simultaneously servicing existing clients, and can communicate with internal and external stakeholders. 

 

We are looking for a self-starter who is eager to take that next step in their career within the Sports Industry. This person will use their creativity to prospect & close new business opportunities, renew & upsell current clients and provide first-class customer service in all aspects of the job. We are looking for someone who possesses the desire and drive to improve their skills every day while building strong relationships throughout the Bay Area. This person will report to the Manager, Group Sales. 

 

We are looking for people that want to hustle big.

·      Hustle: Having the desire to authentically connect with people, willing to always show up for our fans, and having an innate pride in their work.

·      Big: Devoted to quality in execution, don’t be afraid to swing big, and owning the result. 

 

A successful candidate in this role is someone who will immerse themselves throughout the Bay Area. They build and maintain relationships with business leaders for the purpose of maximizing their involvement in the Earthquakes in all aspects of ticketing including but not limited to: Company Wide Outings, Premium Suite Experiences, Season Tickets, Partnership Possibilities, etc. This person will be able to confidently manage multiple deadlines, stay organized, and collaborate with their team members.

 

·      Team-oriented

·      Relationship Building

·      Communication

·      Coachable

·      Initiative

·      Time Management

·      Energy

·      Analytical Thinking

·      Driven

·      Competitive

·      Self-Starter

·      Creative

 

·      Generate group and season ticket revenue via outbound calls, emails, out of office meetings, and stadium tours.

·      Actively prospect new business opportunities.

·      Build and manage a book of business year over year.

·      Develop new and creative methods/products to boost group ticket revenue.

·      Achieve individual sales targets as set forth by the Manager, Group Sales.

·      Assist & participate in department/organizational events, meetings, etc.

·      Other duties as assigned.

·      Bachelor’s degree with academic success required.

·      Sales experiences with a track record of significant revenue production.

·      2-3 years sports sales experience.

·      Strong oral and written communication skills.

·      Ability to work well within a team environment.

·      Proven self-motivator and self-starter.

·      Positive attitude and strong work ethic.

·      Ability to work non-traditional hours and weekends required.

·      Passion for and knowledge of MLS and the San Jose Earthquakes preferred.

·      Bilingual a plus. 

Salary: $55,000 + Commission

We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, age, disability, gender identity, marital or veteran status, or any other protected class.