What are the responsibilities and job description for the Sales Summer Internship position at San Antonio Spurs?
At Spurs Sports & Entertainment (SS&E), we work in service of something bigger than ourselves.
To us it is so much more than just a game or concert. It takes all the members of our Spurs team to harness the power of sports and entertainment to create moments that excite, memories that endure, and connections that strengthen our community. SS&E owns and operates the San Antonio Spurs (NBA), Austin Spurs (NBA G-League), and the San Antonio FC (USL), and manages day-to-day operations of the Frost Bank Center, Toyota Field and STAR Complex.
We know that our people are our greatest asset as an organization. We aspire to provide our teams with meaningful work, to live our values -Integrity, Success & Caring – day-to-day in what we do and foster an inclusive culture for our 1K employee workforce.
Spurs Sports & Entertainment is seeking positive and passionate individual that is committed to becoming a sales leader in the sports and entertainment industry. This position is a 2-month career-growth oriented sales development program which will focus on developing the skills and knowledge needed to become a full-time representative. This position will serve as a platform to develop sales relationships that would be needed to translate into a full-time role.
What You’ll Do:
- Commit to on-going sales training and the development of best sales practices through meetings and role-play sessions. Attend all other sales department meetings and customer service events as assigned.
- Develop and attain personal strategies, procedures, and goals to increase sales for SS&E Properties while committing to on-going sales training and development of best sales practices.
- Consistently make outbound efforts to develop relationships, set face-to-face appointments (both externally and at the Frost Bank Center) and show seats to potential customers with the objective to close new business. Make 40 outbound touchpoints daily.
- Look for ways to develop and grow new and existing customer relationships through prospecting, referrals and other ticket sales initiatives (sales booths, in-house events and off-site community events). Maintain electronic records of all customers and prospects with our CRM system.
- Greet, support, and serve current and potential clients daily and at games. Work games, nights, weekends and holidays assigned.
Who You Are:
- Must be currently enrolled at a college or university or have graduated within 6 months.
- Currently enrolled in an accredited college or university and approved to receive credit by your advisor or graduated within 6 months of internship
- Able to work up to 29 hours a week
- Ability to prospect, develop, and maintain ongoing relationships with external clients
- Proficient in Microsoft Office, Excel, Word, Power Point and other computer skills required.
- Ability to prioritize multiple tasks and support multiple high-level positions.
- Must have a high level of interpersonal skills to handle sensitive and confidential situations and information.
- Demonstrate poise, tact and diplomacy.
- Strong teamwork aptitude and customer service skills are required.
- Strong oral and written communication skills
- The ability to work independently and coordinate multiple tasks.
Physical Requirements
- Stand/Sit/Walk for long periods of time.
- Lift at least 50 Lbs.
In every position, each employee is expected to: demonstrate alignment with SS&E’s core values and mission, collaborate with internal/external community members and demonstrate ongoing development.
If you don’t have experience in every single bullet above, no sweat – we still want to hear from you and encourage you to apply!
SS&E is an Equal Opportunity Employer
Nothing contained in this job description is intended to be a contract of employment, nor does any information contained here represent a guarantee of employment for a specific duration. Your employment with SS&E is “at will", which means that either you or SS&E may terminate the relationship at any time. Essential functions listed above must be performed with or without accommodations.
