Account Executive - Athletics

Universityofnotredame; Notre Dame (IN); On-site; USD 44,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Notre Dame Athletics is seeking a results‑driven ticket sales professional to manage a portfolio of 500+ season ticket and club member accounts.

You will retain relationships, identify new revenue opportunities, and drive hundreds of thousands of dollars in annual sales while delivering exceptional service across calls, emails, and in‑person interactions. This role requires evenings, weekends, and holidays as needed.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree and 1–2 years in ticket sales or related field.
• Excellent relationship-building and communication with internal and external customers.
• Ability to manage a large client book and work across platforms.
• Experience with Salesforce/CRM and Paciolan is preferred.
• Willingness to work non-traditional hours, including nights, weekends, and holidays.

Responsibilities

• Manage a book of 500+ season ticket and club member accounts with regular touchpoints.
• Retain accounts and deliver superior service to premium hospitality clients.
• Identify and secure new revenue opportunities and generate substantial annual sales.
• Communicate clearly across calls, emails, and in-person interactions.

Skills

Relationship-building

Interpersonal skills

Communication skills

Sales experience

Phone & email outreach

CRM familiarity

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Salesforce/CRM

Paciolan

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

• 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.

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.

Application Deadline to Apply : September 11, 2026

Hiring Pay Range : $48,668.00

The University of Notre Dame

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.