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ASM Global

Ticketing and Fundraising Specialist - University of Kansas

ASM Global, Lawrence, Kansas, us, 66045

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Ticketing and Fundraising Specialist - University of Kansas LEGENDS & ASM GLOBAL: Two powerhouse companies have joined forces to redefine excellence in sports, entertainment, and live events. Legends brings a 360-degree, data-driven approach across Global Partnerships, Hospitality, Merchandise, and Attractions, while ASM Global is a world leader in venue management and live event production.

Legends, in partnership with Kansas Athletics, will optimize revenue generation and curate experiences for Jayhawk fans. The initiative includes premium product development, pricing and sales, premium seating, ticket sales, annual fund donations, marketing strategy, and business intelligence for all ticketed sporting events.

The Role The Ticketing & Fundraising Specialist is primarily responsible for driving revenue and hitting sales goals around the season, group, premium ticket, donation, and hospitality packages for Kansas Athletics. The role engages, services and solicits existing Kansas Athletics donors and ticket holders, while identifying new prospective donors. It focuses on building relationships, servicing all Kansas supporters, driving revenue for Kansas Athletics, and representing Legends and the University of Kansas. The position reports to the Director, Sales, Service, & Retention.

Responsibilities

The candidate will be responsible for offering a full menu of seating opportunities for Kansas Football, Men’s Basketball, and all other ticketed sports.

Coordinate and execute sales calls on all potential customers through prospecting, cold calling, and referrals from current customers.

Identify and manage a portfolio of new prospects and existing donors to provide excellent customer service and drive revenue through the sales of ticket and donation offerings.

Effectively use Salesforce CRM to accurately record all client and prospect interactions.

Participate and contribute in weekly sales meetings and training sessions.

Work with Kansas Athletic Department team members to promote and generate sales on all events while providing a great fan experience.

Assist with administrative ticket functions.

Assist with special projects or duties as assigned by the Director, Sales, Service, & Retention.

Entertain and nurture relationships with current donors and prospects through creative means including networking events, speaking engagements, prospect sampling at games, seat visits at games, open houses at stadiums, and outside meetings.

Work non-traditional hours, weekends, events and game days as required.

Maintain a level of activity (calls made/appointments set) and achieve goals.

Qualifications To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty with energy and enthusiasm. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Excellent professional verbal and written communication skills

Maintain a professional image and positive attitude

Serve as a main point of contact for general athletic ticket inquiries via inbound calls, email, and social media

Set and conduct in-stadium, arena and out-of-office sales appointments

Effectively use Salesforce CRM to maintain accurate records of all client and prospect interactions

Reach and exceed individual and team sales revenue goals

Assist with managing and stewarding existing season ticket members and donors

Prospect and cultivate new sales leads through creative lead generation methods, and follow up on leads provided by partner organization

Handle a heavy volume of outbound and inbound calls and emails

Strong time management and organizational skills

Team-oriented mindset with a collaborative approach

Ability to effectively communicate with C-level clients

Education and/or Experience

Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent

1-2 years of sales experience preferred

Compensation Competitive pay, commensurate with experience, and a generous benefits package that includes medical, dental, vision, life and disability insurance, paid vacation, and 401k plan.

Working Conditions Location: On Site – Kansas University

Physical Demands The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Note The essential responsibilities of this position are described above and may be subject to change at any time due to reasonable accommodation or other reasons. This document does not state or imply that these are the only duties to be performed by the employee.

Legends & ASM Global is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer, and encourages Women, Minorities, Individuals with Disabilities, and protected Veterans to apply. VEVRAA Federal Contractor.

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