Description:Sales Specialist (Sales Specialist, Ticket Sales and Operations) Athletics Department Georgia State UniversityGeorgia State University is a Division I institution and member of the Sun Belt Conference. On a campus without boundaries, the Department of Athletics fosters a Culture of Success through Academic Achievement, Competitive Greatness, Ethical Behavior, Social Responsibility, and Community Engagement that educates and transforms a diverse group of talented student-athletes into future leaders.The
Athletics Department at Georgia State University is seeking to hire a
Sales Specialist. This position will oversee the day-to-day affairs of the Ticket Office in the Athletics Department.
WHAT MAKES GSU A GREAT PLACE? - Flexible work environment.
- Generous benefits, including health, dental, vision, tuition assistance, retirement, etc.
- A knowledge-sharing organization that works collaboratively with diverse partners.
- Professional development opportunity and mentorship.
- A rapidly growing center within an academic setting.
WHAT WILL YOU DO: This position is responsible for the ticket prospecting and selling functions to ensure sound follow-through on new leads and excellent customer service. This position will include all ticketing and marketing functions for outside events.
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES INCLUDE: - Will oversee day-to-today affairs of the Ticket Office which includes some of the following functions: operations, revenue accountability, preparation of reports (summary data, daily sales, etc.) and reconciliations for all events.
- Operations of selling season ticket packages, individual game day sales, select non-athletics events and group outings and outside events.
- Oversee all ticket payment systems, prepare and design invoices, sales reports, commission reports, deposits and audit schedules. Report sales and attendance to proper staff, individuals, including the business office.
- Organize mailing in conjunction with the Panther Athletic Club for season tickets, renewal membership, event invitations, invoices and everything else associated with the season ticket campaigns
- Hire and supervise all Ticket Office staff to include, full-time, graduate assistants, temp, part-time staff, student workers.
- Responsible for ticketing including parking management, for all non-internal events that occur in GSU venues. Main functions include event build, inventory management, revenue and settlement reporting, day of box office management and access control.
- Create strategic partnerships with the neighboring community and corporate sponsors to drive interest and participation.
- Perform other duties as assigned by the Athletic Director or designee.
Disclaimer:This job requisition provides a high-level job definition. It is not intended to provide a comprehensive or exclusive list of job duties.As such, job duties and/or responsibilities within the context of this job requisition may change at the discretion the employee's direct supervisor.
Qualifications:Bachelor's degree and three years of related experience; or a combination of education and related experience.