50/50 Seller

TD Place; Toronto; On-site; CAD 30,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

Join a dynamic team at a premier sports and entertainment venue! This role offers the chance to engage with fans and promote exciting 50/50 raffles during thrilling sporting events. As part of a vibrant community-focused organization, you'll embody a spirit of teamwork and enthusiasm while contributing to charitable efforts. If you have a passion for sports and a knack for sales, this opportunity is perfect for you! Be part of a welcoming environment that values diversity and inclusion, and help create unforgettable experiences for fans at one of Canada's most renowned venues.

Qualifications

• Must be at least 18 years of age and able to work evenings and weekends.
• Previous sales experience is a plus, with strong interpersonal skills.

Responsibilities

• Sell and distribute 50/50 tickets during events at TD Place.
• Promote the 50/50 raffle and engage with fans effectively.
• Meet and exceed sales goals while answering inquiries.

Skills

Excellent communication skills

Strong interpersonal skills

Sales experience

Enthusiasm for community involvement

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

The OSEG Foundation is looking to hire high-energy motivated sellers to join our 50/50 Game Day Raffle sales team. Through the OSEG Foundation’s 50/50 raffles, one lucky winner receives 50% of the jackpot and the remaining 50% is directed to the OSEG Foundation to support its ongoing charitable efforts.

50/50 draws are held at sporting events associated with the Ottawa Sports and Entertainment Group (OSEG) including Ottawa REDBLACKS, Ottawa 67’s, Ottawa BlackJacks, Ottawa Charge, and Atlético Ottawa home games along with other special events at TD Place.

What you’ll do:

• Actively sell, handle and distribute 50/50 tickets within TD Place either at a stationary kiosk or as a roaming sales representative during TD Place Events, including REDBLACKS home games;
• Effectively promote the 50/50 raffle and the OSEG Foundation to fans;
• Effectively meet and exceed sales goals;
• Clearly communicate with fans;
• Answer general inquiries about the 50/50 program;
• Embody the OSEG mantra of One Team, One Vision.

What’s needed:

• Excellent communication skills with an enthusiastic and professional attitude;
• Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to interact with a large crowd/fan base in a fast-paced environment;
• Previous sales experience an asset;
• Genuine enthusiasm for community involvement within the sports and entertainment sector;
• Must be at least 18 years of age;
• Ability to work evenings, weekends, and holidays (as required for all REDBLACKS Home Games scheduled).
• Additional 50/50 sellers shifts are available at Ottawa 67’s, Ottawa BlackJacks, Ottawa Charge and Atlético Ottawa home games, and other special events at TD Place.

What’s in it for you?

Located at Lansdowne Park, the TD Place is part of the Ottawa Sports and Entertainment Group (OSEG) of companies, and is the largest and most varied sports and entertainment complex in the city. We operate the Ottawa REDBLACKs and Ottawa 67’s, and host live entertainment events and other professional sports tenants including the Ottawa Blackjacks, Atlético Ottawa, and the new Professional Women’s Hockey League. OSEG and its related Foundation were founded on the vision of its partners - a vision to create year-round world-class guest experiences and give back to the Ottawa community.

TD Place is an advocate for equity, diversity, and inclusion and invites and encourages all candidates to apply for this role, including women, Indigenous peoples, members of racialized communities, persons with disabilities and persons of minority sexual orientations and gender identities. Additionally, we are happy to accommodate any individual needs in keeping with the Ontario Human Rights Code and the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act. If you require accommodation to participate in the hiring process, please contact us to make your needs known in advance.

Please note this role will require interacting with the public, including in crowded spaces. TD Place, as one of Canada's Safest Employers, is committed to providing a safe and enjoyable experience for all employees and guests. We encourage all of our employees to receive a full dose of available COVID-19 vaccinations and may require full vaccination in support of future health authority recommendations.

We acknowledge the time and effort that is required to apply and thank all applicants for their interest. Depending on volume, we may only be able to respond to those who demonstrate within their application that they meet the requirements of the role.

Please visit: https://www.tdplace.ca/careers/ for more information.