What are the responsibilities and job description for the Account Executive - Ticket Sales position at Columbus Clippers?
About the Columbus Clippers
The Columbus Clippers are a Minor League Baseball team of the International League and the Triple-A affiliate of the Cleveland Guardians. They are located in the sports hotbed of Columbus, Ohio, and have been a community staple since 1977. The team has played their home games at the state of the art Huntington Park since 2009.
Position Overview:
The Columbus Clippers are a Minor League Baseball team of the International League and the Triple-A affiliate of the Cleveland Guardians. They are located in the sports hotbed of Columbus, Ohio, and have been a community staple since 1977. The team has played their home games at the state of the art Huntington Park since 2009.
Position Overview:
The Clippers are actively seeking an Account Executive to join their industry leading Ticket Sales Team. The primary responsibility of the Account Executive is to build relationships with potential prospects to sell Season Ticket Memberships, Suites, Hospitality options and Group tickets for the Clippers and other large scale events at Huntington Park. Account Executives will have the opportunity to utilize the beautiful Huntington Park, when hosting prospects at games, VIP events, and tours.
The ideal candidate will have a passion for sales, building relationships, and be a self-starter with a solid foundation in selling a range of ticket packages. This includes but is not limited to having the ability to initiate phone calls, successfully manage face-to-face appointments, correspond via email, and develop innovative programs that drive ticket sales.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
- Represent the organization with the utmost professionalism in the community
- Generate new business by prospecting, email correspondence, cold calling, appointments, stadium tours, and attending networking/community events
- Renew all group, hospitality, mini-plan and season ticket members
- Work closely with sales and marketing departments to develop compelling sales programs and components focused on long-term business sustainability
- Maintain and grow a number of existing Clippers clients
- Meet and/or exceed personal sales goals as well as overall department goals
- Contribute to overall operation by assisting in other areas of the business as needed
- Demonstrate a proven track record in sales and building quality relationships, preferably within the sports industry
Minimum Qualifications:
- Bachelor's Degree or equivalent work experience
- Minimum of 6 months of sales or customer service experience
- Demonstrate a proven track record in sales and building quality relationships, preferably within the sports industry
- High level of confidence, enthusiasm, and personal accountability.
- Strong desire to learn about our business and grow your professional career
- Ability to effectively express ideas verbally and in writing
- Maintain a flexible work schedule with the ability to work nights and weekends
Benefits:
- Competitive salary based on experience.
- Benefits package including comprehensive health insurance plan, vision and dental insurance
- 401K with organization match
- Generous paid time off and flexible offseason schedule
- Paid company holidays
- Opportunities for professional development and career growth.
- Dynamic and inclusive work environment with a supportive team culture.
- Opportunities to attend free local events, such as sporting events, concerts, shows, and more.
The Columbus Clippers are an equal opportunity employer. The Columbus Clippers do not discriminate in employment with regard to race, color, religion, national origin, citizenship status, ancestry, age, sex (including sexual harassment), sexual orientation, marital status, physical or mental disability, military status or unfavorable discharge from military service or any other characteristic protected by law.