Account Executive - Southern Illinois University Athletics

Taymar Sales U•Carbondale, IL

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Taymar Sales U.’s Southern Illinois Athletics Ticket Sales & Service Account Executive position will learn and expand his/her knowledge of the fundamentals of the sales process through group sales, new season ticket sales and renewals across all ticketed sports. The Account Executive position will receive training, development and be provided the opportunity for rapid career advancement to Senior level sales roles, and leadership positions with added responsibility.

Requirements

Bachelor’s Degree with concentration in Sports Marketing or a related field.
Comfort with making outbound phone calls in a professional and friendly manner.
Strong work ethic, positive attitude and desire and ability to learn in a fast paced industry.
Strong drive to learn the sales process and grow your career rapidly.
Full Time role.
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.

Nice To Haves

Experience and success in an inside sales program or ticket sales role preferred.

Responsibilities

Sell a full menu of ticket products for Football, Basketball and other athletic ticketed events, via outbound phone calls and face- to-face presentations including, but not limited to, season tickets, flex ticket packages, group tickets, premium tickets, and premium hospitality packages.
Must be able to work evenings and weekends, as required. All home games will be worked in various capacities: prospecting appointments, sales tables, and game events.
Build relationships in the community and expand business with current ticket holders and cold call new prospects and referrals to drive revenue.
Work in the assigned on campus location on a daily basis as well as go on in person meetings out in the community.
Contact businesses in the local area via outbound phone calls, appointment and event-based selling.
Deliver excellent customer service and cultivate relationships with current and future fans.
Represent the Southern Illinois athletics department with the highest levels of character and integrity.
Build internal relationships with the athletics department.
Achieve and exceed quarterly and monthly sales goals established by management team.
Other related duties as assigned by the General Manager.