Manager, Group Sales

Minnesota United FC • Golden Valley, MN

1d • $55,000 - $65,000 • Hybrid

About The Position

Minnesota United are seeking a highly organized, passionate, hard-working, dedicated leader to maximize revenue through the sale of group tickets.
The Manager, Group Sales position oversees all facets of the development and execution of group sales. This role requires a highly organized, passionate, hard-working, dedicated leader to maximize revenue through the sale of group tickets. This is a management position that hires, trains, and supervises sales representatives. This is a hybrid role, where you will be expected to sell to new groups, renew past groups, and self-prospect new group leads.
This full-time position is based in Golden Valley, MN and will report to the Senior Director, Group & Single Game Sales.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in related field, or combination of education and work experience
• 3+ years of ticket sales experience in sports or related industry
• Previous experience and success in selling group tickets
• Ability to train, coach, and motivate ticket sales representatives
• Ability to maintain a flexible work schedule (evenings and weekends)

Nice To Haves

• Previous experience managing a team in selling environment preferred
• Bilingual skills (English/Spanish) are a plus

Responsibilities

• Lead and inspire the group sales team by managing daily operations, recruiting top-tier talent, and facilitating hands-on training and coaching to ensure the department consistently meets and exceeds revenue targets.
• Drive year-round revenue growth by aggressively prospecting for new group opportunities while securing renewals and deposits to maintain a robust book of business.
• Deliver exceptional client experiences by managing group accounts from initial sale through event execution, ensuring every outing is flawlessly prepared and executed.
• Cultivate high-performance standards by conducting regular performance reviews and providing the mentorship necessary to develop a championship-level sales culture.
• Act as a brand ambassador by conducting face-to-face meetings with prospects and existing clients to build lasting partnerships and identify new sales initiatives.
• Optimize sales strategy and organization by researching new market opportunities, maintaining meticulous weekly sales updates, and remaining agile enough to support the team with other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• 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.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager