Future Career Opportunities: Account Executive, Sales & Fan Services

BC Lions Football; Surrey; On-site; CAD 36,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

The BC Lions Football Club is seeking passionate individuals to join as Account Executives in the Ticket Sales & Fan Services team. Candidates will be responsible for generating ticket sales, nurturing customer relationships and achieving sales targets, all within an exciting sports environment. Applicants should have a Grade 12 education and strong communication and sales skills. The position includes base salary plus commissions and offers a dynamic workplace culture focused on sports enthusiasm and success.

Qualifications

• Professional attitude and desire to work in sports.
• Strong sales skills and ability to handle objections.
• Flexible availability including evenings, weekends, and holidays.

Responsibilities

• Participating in the Sales Training Program at BC Lions Training Camp.
• Generating new revenue through ticket sales and maintaining customer relationships.
• Meeting or exceeding sales and renewal targets.

Skills

Communication Skills

Sales Skills

Organizational Skills

Time-Management Skills

Teamwork

Education

Grade 12 education

Diploma or degree

Tools

CRM (Salesforce)

Archtics

Job description

Join the BC Lions Ticket Sales Team!

The BC Lions Football Club is seeking energetic, driven, and motivated individuals passionate about sports to join our Ticket Sales & Fan Services team as an Account Executive. This role focuses on generating new revenue through ticket sales and maximizing revenue from existing season ticket accounts.

As part of our dedicated Ticket Team, your responsibilities will include:

• Participating in our Sales Training Program at BC Lions Training Camp
• Growing our fan base by identifying and facilitating new ticket sales
• Generating revenue through lead generation and prospect qualification
• Networking to develop contacts through inside and outside sales
• Maintaining excellent customer relationships through service
• Renewing and increasing revenue from assigned season ticket accounts
• Meeting or exceeding sales and renewal targets
• Handling customer complaints promptly
• Managing customer service via the ROAR Line
• Assisting with game day duties as needed
• Maintaining records using ticketing software
• Supporting special events and promotions

Qualifications

• Professional attitude and desire to work in sports
• Excellent communication skills, both written and oral
• Enthusiastic and confident phone manner
• Ability to work independently and in a team
• Strong sales skills with the ability to handle objections
• Organizational and time-management skills
• Self-motivated with a positive attitude
• Knowledge of CRM (Salesforce) and Archtics is preferred
• Grade 12 education required; diploma or degree is an asset
• Flexible availability including evenings, weekends, and holidays

Compensation

Base salary plus commissions, with total earnings ranging from $36,000 to over $50,000 annually depending on sales volume. Expect a 30% increase in earnings in subsequent seasons.

Note

Please do not apply if you lack enthusiasm for sports and sales, dislike cold calling, or are not motivated to excel. No phone inquiries accepted.

Join BC Lions, BC’s most successful professional sports organization with six Grey Cup titles. If you have strong communication skills, a solid work ethic, and a desire to succeed, apply today!

We are an equal opportunity employer and welcome applicants regardless of race, religion, gender, sexual orientation, age, disability, or veteran status.