What are the responsibilities and job description for the Sports Ticket Procurement Specialist position at Ticket Nation Corp?
About Ticket Nation Corp
\We are a dynamic organization dedicated to delivering unparalleled ticketing experiences to live events across the nation. Our cutting-edge technology enables us to outperform competitors and seamlessly deliver tickets to fans.
\About the Role
\As a Sports Ticket Purchasing Associate at Ticket Nation Corp, you will be responsible for acquiring new sports event inventory. This role requires strong problem-solving skills and the ability to efficiently navigate various computer software and ticketing websites.
\This position is ideal for someone who is passionate about sports, from college athletics to professional leagues. Due to the nature of the business, occasional work outside regular hours is required, making reliability and trustworthiness essential. Professionalism and discretion in handling company information are also crucial.
\Key Responsibilities
\- Create and maintain records for ticket accounts across various college and professional sports teams.
- Communicate with teams via phone to purchase inventory.
- Monitor and track tasks throughout the ticket purchasing process to ensure efficiency.
- Analyze and research market trends to identify profitable events or teams for ticket acquisition.
- Review outstanding purchases and notify the appropriate person for completion.
- Maintain an organized calendar/schedule to track on-sale dates and deadlines.
- Stay updated on college and professional sports to anticipate demand and pricing shifts.
- Organize and update spreadsheets as needed for tracking ticket inventory and purchases.
What We're Looking For
\The ideal candidate will have the following skills and qualities:
\- A quick learner with the ability to adapt to new processes.
- Strong problem-solving skills—able to recognize issues and develop solutions.
- Willingness to work outside normal business hours when necessary.
- Strong computer proficiency, especially with Excel/Google Sheets.
- Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal.
- Comfortable talking on the phone with vendors, partners, and team members.
- Highly detail-oriented and organized.
Qualifications
\- An associate's degree or three years of related professional experience.
- Must be an avid sports fan with a general understanding of college and professional sports.
