Location: Athens,OH, USA
LEARFIELD Amplify is actively seeking an Account Executive, Ticket Sales to work for our local University ticket sales team. Our highly valued Account Executives are a critical piece of our puzzle! Without their contributions, the property could not deliver on its commitments. The goal is to facilitate the school's outreach and revenue generation to maximize and help the University grow in attendance and revenue. If you enjoy working in a fast-paced, dynamic team environment and have prior ticket sales experience, we want to meet you!
Responsibilities:
* Sell Group Tickets, Premium Seats, Combo Plans, Partial Plans, Single Event Tickets, and other Ticket products
* Call current and past customers and cold-call new sales leads to generate sales
* Contact area businesses and individuals via phone, in-person/virtual appointments and networking events where applicable to sell group tickets, premium seating, combo plans, partial plans, and single event tickets
* Build relationships to provide repeat business and excellent customer service
* Achieve and exceed weekly, monthly and annual sales goals established by management
* Act proactively to create opportunities for new business with existing customers
* Provide superior customer service to clients throughout the season
* Miscellaneous duties as assigned by Director
Minimum Qualifications:
* Have a friendly and professional telephone manner
* Strong desire to learn about our business and grow your professional career
* Effectively express ideas verbally and in writing
* Independently take action beyond what is called for
* Be able to generate original and imaginative solutions to business opportunities
* Demonstrate a positive attitude
* Maintain a flexible work schedule
* 1+ years of sales or customer service experience.
* Experience with ticketing systems and CRM software such as Salesforce a plus
Preferred Qualifications:
* Bachelor's Degree or equivalent work experience
* Demonstrate a proven track record in sales and building quality relationships
* History of success in ticket sales preferably with a major Division 1 university or professional sports
Learfield offers a full spectrum of benefits for eligible employees including Medical, Dental, Vision, Health Savings Account, Life Insurance and Other Insurance Plans, Flexible Paid Time Off (including Parental Leave), Paid Holidays, 401(k), and Short/Long Term Disability.
Learfield is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We provide equal employment opportunities to applicants and employees without regard to race; color; sex; gender identity; sexual orientation; religious practices and observances; national origin; pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions; status as a protected veteran or spouse/family member of a protected veteran; or disability.