Account Executive | Athletics

University of Notre Dame; Notre Dame (IN); On-site; USD 41,000 - 56,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Notre Dame Athletics is seeking an Account Executive to drive revenue from football, men's and women's basketball, and hockey ticketing and hospitality. You will handle season tickets, clubs, memberships, VIP experiences, and more, while nurturing 500+ client relationships.

Ideal candidates have a Bachelor's degree, 1–2 years of experience, and strong communication, relationship-building, and organization skills. Flexibility for non-traditional hours is expected.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required.
• 1 to 2 years of relevant experience.
• Experience in professional, collegiate, or entertainment industries is a plus.
• Excellent relationship-building and interpersonal skills with internal and external customers.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and manage multiple tasks.

Responsibilities

• Drive revenue and achieve goals for football, men's and women's basketball, and hockey tickets and hospitality.
• Retain season ticket and club member accounts with superior service.
• Manage a book of 500+ clients and generate substantial annual sales.

Skills

Relationship building

Interpersonal skills

Communication

Time management

Teamwork

Education

Bachelor's degree (4 years)

Tools

Salesforce/CRM

Paciolan

Job description

The University of Notre Dame is more than a workplace! We are a vibrant, mission-driven community where every employee is valued and supported. Rooted in a tradition of excellence and inspired by our Catholic character, Notre Dame is committed to fostering an environment of care that nurtures the whole person—mind, body, and spirit. Here, you will find a deep sense of belonging, a culture that prioritizes well-being, and the opportunity to grow your career while being a force for good in the world. Whether contributing to world-class research, shaping the student experience, or supporting the University’s mission in other ways, you will be part of a dedicated team working to make a meaningful impact on campus and beyond. At Notre Dame, your work matters, and so do you!

Job Description

Join Notre Dame Athletics

Notre Dame Athletics develops and challenges each student-athlete to pursue excellence and serve as a force for good in the world. Our vision is to lead collegiate athletics by defining the integrated student-athlete experience and forming champions. To do this, we are eager to attract, recruit, develop, and retain individuals who positively contribute to a collaborative, connected culture where all may thrive.

As a prospective member of Notre Dame Athletics, we invite you to apply if you have a shared purpose for our distinctly integrated student-athlete experience, an unrivaled passion for people who propel a dynamic and high-performing organization, and a proven record of success in your field.

Position Overview

The Account Executive is primarily responsible for driving revenue and achieving predetermined sales goals related to securing and retaining football, men's and women's basketball, and hockey ticket and hospitality revenue. This includes, but is not limited to:

• Season tickets
• Community clubs
• Full and partial season memberships
• Hospitality packages
• VIP experiences
• Incremental events
• Group ticket packages

This position is also responsible for retaining assigned season ticket and club member accounts through regular touchpoints and by delivering a superior level of service to season ticket members and premium hospitality clients.

We are seeking an experienced team member with a positive, results-oriented approach to collegiate ticket sales who can communicate clearly across all platforms and work diligently and independently to identify and secure new revenue opportunities.

This position is responsible for managing a book of 500+ clients and will be expected to generate hundreds of thousands of dollars in sales annually.

Qualifications

Education

• Bachelor's degree (4 years)

Degree Preference

• Business
• Marketing
• Communications

Experience

• 1 to 2 years of relevant experience

Skills & Qualifications

• Prior experience working in the professional, collegiate, or entertainment industry is a plus.
• Excellent relationship-building and interpersonal skills, with the ability to interact comfortably and effectively with internal and external customers.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and manage multiple tasks simultaneously.
• Ability to handle a heavy volume of outbound and inbound calls and emails.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Proficient in software programs including Salesforce/CRM and Paciolan.
• Strong time management and organizational skills with attention to detail.
• Ability to work collaboratively in a team-oriented, "team-first" environment.
• Competitive desire to be the best.
• Must be willing to work non-traditional hours, including nights, weekends, and holidays.

Additional Information

Application Deadline to Apply: September 11, 2026

Hiring Pay Range: $48,668.00

Required Documents to Upload: Resume & Cover Letter

The University of Notre Dame seeks to attract, develop, and retain the highest quality faculty, staff and administration. The University is an Equal Opportunity Employer, and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national or ethnic origin, sex, disability, veteran status, genetic information, or age in employment. Moreover, Notre Dame prohibits discrimination against veterans or disabled qualified individuals, and complies with 41 CFR 60-741.5(a) and 41 CFR 60-300.5(a). We strongly encourage applications from candidates attracted to a university with a Catholic identity.