Inside Sales Consultant

Who we are: The mission of the New Orleans Saints and New Orleans Pelicans is to be #1 in everything we do and to be a global brand to all of our fans. We take pride in the growth and success of the entire Gulf Coast region and are committed to leveraging our resources and goodwill to foster meaningful change for the greater good of society and our community. We celebrate individuality and value all identities and experiences, and value the perspectives of our team members. Our team members are integral to our success, and we stand beside them through success and hardship.  We make it a priority to make all team members feel included and their opinions be heard. Together, we win!    Who you are: You want to be part of a team that values community, integrity, excellence, and an organization where people come first and are celebrated. You love the industry of sports, and are excited by the potential of working for two major leagues, the NFL and the NBA. You understand and appreciate that New Orleans is a unique city with so much to offer, and you want to be a part of the vibrant community that wants to see its teams be the best. You are passionate, driven, ready to work hard and have fun.   Position Summary: The New Orleans Saints and New Orleans Pelicans Associate Program is a ten-month program that exposes entry-level candidates to the business side of sports. These intern level positions work across both the NFL and NBA seasons, and work full-time hours in various departments within our organization. Inside Sales Associates are responsible for selling a wide range of ticket packages for both the New Orleans Pelicans (NBA) and the New Orleans Saints (NFL). Products range from season tickets, luxury suites, group plans and possible sponsorship sales. This is a sales development program. Throughout this entry level program our focus will be centered around training and development as we are committed to crafting the sport industries next class of top level sales professionals. This temporary position is based in the New Orleans, LA area, and will run from June 9, 2025 – April 17, 2026.   What you will be doing: Generate revenue by cold calling individuals and companies to set up face-to-face appointments and finalize sales of Saints Suites, Pelicans Suites, Season Tickets, Partial Season Tickets, Group Tickets, and Mini Packages Ability to work as a collaborative group Complete at least 100 outbound phone calls per day with the goal of establishing a face to face appointments at the Ochsner Sports Performance Center Meet and exceed weekly and monthly sales goals that are built by the team Provide excellent customer service by ensuring prompt and thorough responses for all inbound and outbound communication Outstanding interpersonal and time management skills with the ability to multitask and execute in a timely manner Professionally aggressive and competitive approach to the selling process Balance customer interaction using Microsoft Dynamics CRM Run available ticket inventory using SRO Ticketing System Other duties as assigned by the Inside Sales Manager     What you’ll bring:  Recently graduated from an accredited bachelor’s degree program is preferred  Must live in or be willing to relocate to New Orleans for ten months Possess an exceptional work ethic, a strong desire to succeed, and a professional demeanor Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications Must be able to operate in a fast paced, deadline-oriented environment and maintain confidentiality Must possess excellent organizational, written, verbal and listening skills Must have solid knowledge of the NBA, statistics and basketball terminology in order to effectively perform duties Must be able to react to change productively and handle other tasks as assigned Availability to work nights, weekends, and holidays as dictated by games and the NBA and NFL schedules Attend 75% of both Pelicans & Saints Home games to ensure phenomenal customer service to all clients and fans   What we offer: Medical Insurance Options 401K Program with Company Contribution Paid Holidays Wellness Program and Gym Membership