Attain Sports and Entertainment
Ticket Sales Account Executive Bowie, MD
Attain Sports and Entertainment, Bowie, Maryland, United States, 20721
Overview
Attain Sports brings a community-focused, values-driven, and player-centric approach to connect diverse groups and create impact through the power of sports. The company was formed in 2021 and presents an affordable, family-friendly sports and entertainment portfolio with a commitment to community engagement, customer service, innovation, and the professional growth and development of its athletes and employees. Attain Sports owns and manages four baseball teams: the Chesapeake Baysox (Baltimore Orioles Double-A affiliate), the Aberdeen IronBirds (Baltimore Orioles High-A affiliate), the Frederick Keys (MLB Draft League), and the Spire City Ghost Hounds (Atlantic League). Attain Sports is also an owner of Loudoun United FC (USL Championship).
Job Description
This position will work with both corporate and community-oriented customers to sell new and renewal ticket plans, group tickets, catered events and suite rentals for the Chesapeake Baysox. The successful candidate will be expected to use cold calls, face to face meetings and other marketing methods to build lasting relationships with local organizations and individuals. The ability to work as part of a team is a MUST!
Job Responsibilities
Actively prospect, research and sell ticket plans and group ticket packages, including nightly rental of luxury suites, premium party areas and seating bowl options through various sales means including extensive cold calling
Use of full catalog of inventory items (group seating, full and partial season ticket packages, food & beverage options, suites, meeting spaces, etc.) to customize a comprehensive hospitality package that fits client's needs
Make recommendations to the Director of Ticket Sales concerning opportunities to grow department sales
Maximize sales within operational structure set forth by Director of Ticket Sales
Service incoming sales calls from prospects
Meet and exceed sales goals in the areas of season and partial ticket packages and group sales
Generate marketing ideas and work with Marketing Department to augment group sales opportunities
Maintain accurate records of all ticket customers
Provide superior customer service to clients including existing ticket holders, prospects and single game customers
Sell other special projects as needed
Be present at all home games and special events to service customers, establish new relationships and help manage game day duties
Additional responsibilities as assigned by Director of Ticket Sales
Required Skills
Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent degree in Sales, Marketing or Business; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
Excellent oral and written communication and customer service problem solving skills.
Strong ability to work independently and in a team environment
Must be willing and able to work extended hours including, nights, weekends and holidays
Written and verbal fluency in Spanish a plus
Minor League Baseball experience preferred but not required
Other Skills and Abilities
Candidate must have strong time management and communication skills, be well organized, and be able to contribute to a team environment.
Candidate must be able to handle multiple projects, multi-task changing priorities, meet deadlines and achieve objectives.
Candidate must be a self-starter with a strong desire and inner motivation to succeed.
Additional Information Attain Sports values your mental, emotional, and physical health and wellbeing. Our comprehensive benefits package starts on your first day of employment and includes benefits such as:
Competitive health, dental, and vision coverage, HSA and FSA accounts, life and disability insurance, fertility and family planning benefits, and employee assistance and discount programs
11 paid federal holidays and flexible unlimited time off (UTO)
Generous 401(k) matching with immediate vesting
Flexible career paths – our career tracks provide advancement, mobility, and flexibility as you continue to grow with us
A healthy environment where we value unique experiences, and care about everything that makes you, you.
Attain Sports is committed to fair and equitable compensation practices. Individual base salary for this position is unique to each candidate and will be commensurate with experience, education, and skills, ranging from $35,900 - $40,000. In addition to base salary, this role is eligible for an annual discretionary bonus.
Equal Opportunity
Attain Sports is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, protected Veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law.
If you are unable to complete this application due to a disability, contact this employer to ask for an accommodation or an alternative application process.
EEO and Disability Disclosure
Voluntary self-identification information is requested in accordance with applicable law. Completion is voluntary and will not affect your consideration for employment. For more details, see Attain Sports’s Equal Employment Opportunity policy.
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Attain Sports brings a community-focused, values-driven, and player-centric approach to connect diverse groups and create impact through the power of sports. The company was formed in 2021 and presents an affordable, family-friendly sports and entertainment portfolio with a commitment to community engagement, customer service, innovation, and the professional growth and development of its athletes and employees. Attain Sports owns and manages four baseball teams: the Chesapeake Baysox (Baltimore Orioles Double-A affiliate), the Aberdeen IronBirds (Baltimore Orioles High-A affiliate), the Frederick Keys (MLB Draft League), and the Spire City Ghost Hounds (Atlantic League). Attain Sports is also an owner of Loudoun United FC (USL Championship).
Job Description
This position will work with both corporate and community-oriented customers to sell new and renewal ticket plans, group tickets, catered events and suite rentals for the Chesapeake Baysox. The successful candidate will be expected to use cold calls, face to face meetings and other marketing methods to build lasting relationships with local organizations and individuals. The ability to work as part of a team is a MUST!
Job Responsibilities
Actively prospect, research and sell ticket plans and group ticket packages, including nightly rental of luxury suites, premium party areas and seating bowl options through various sales means including extensive cold calling
Use of full catalog of inventory items (group seating, full and partial season ticket packages, food & beverage options, suites, meeting spaces, etc.) to customize a comprehensive hospitality package that fits client's needs
Make recommendations to the Director of Ticket Sales concerning opportunities to grow department sales
Maximize sales within operational structure set forth by Director of Ticket Sales
Service incoming sales calls from prospects
Meet and exceed sales goals in the areas of season and partial ticket packages and group sales
Generate marketing ideas and work with Marketing Department to augment group sales opportunities
Maintain accurate records of all ticket customers
Provide superior customer service to clients including existing ticket holders, prospects and single game customers
Sell other special projects as needed
Be present at all home games and special events to service customers, establish new relationships and help manage game day duties
Additional responsibilities as assigned by Director of Ticket Sales
Required Skills
Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent degree in Sales, Marketing or Business; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
Excellent oral and written communication and customer service problem solving skills.
Strong ability to work independently and in a team environment
Must be willing and able to work extended hours including, nights, weekends and holidays
Written and verbal fluency in Spanish a plus
Minor League Baseball experience preferred but not required
Other Skills and Abilities
Candidate must have strong time management and communication skills, be well organized, and be able to contribute to a team environment.
Candidate must be able to handle multiple projects, multi-task changing priorities, meet deadlines and achieve objectives.
Candidate must be a self-starter with a strong desire and inner motivation to succeed.
Additional Information Attain Sports values your mental, emotional, and physical health and wellbeing. Our comprehensive benefits package starts on your first day of employment and includes benefits such as:
Competitive health, dental, and vision coverage, HSA and FSA accounts, life and disability insurance, fertility and family planning benefits, and employee assistance and discount programs
11 paid federal holidays and flexible unlimited time off (UTO)
Generous 401(k) matching with immediate vesting
Flexible career paths – our career tracks provide advancement, mobility, and flexibility as you continue to grow with us
A healthy environment where we value unique experiences, and care about everything that makes you, you.
Attain Sports is committed to fair and equitable compensation practices. Individual base salary for this position is unique to each candidate and will be commensurate with experience, education, and skills, ranging from $35,900 - $40,000. In addition to base salary, this role is eligible for an annual discretionary bonus.
Equal Opportunity
Attain Sports is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, protected Veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law.
If you are unable to complete this application due to a disability, contact this employer to ask for an accommodation or an alternative application process.
EEO and Disability Disclosure
Voluntary self-identification information is requested in accordance with applicable law. Completion is voluntary and will not affect your consideration for employment. For more details, see Attain Sports’s Equal Employment Opportunity policy.
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