Account Executive- University of Nebraska Omaha Athletics

Taymar-Sales-U.; Omaha (NE); On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

Taymar Sales U. in Omaha is seeking an Account Executive for Athletics Ticket Sales & Service. You will learn the sales process through group sales, new season ticket sales, and renewals across all ticketed sports, with training and rapid career advancement to senior roles, and leadership opportunities.

Evening and weekend event work is required. Build relationships in the community and with current ticket holders to drive revenue and fan engagement.

Qualifications

• 1+ years experience in a sports selling role, college or professional.
• Bachelor’s Degree with concentration in Sports Marketing or a related field.
• Experience with TicketMaster Archtics is preferred.
• Comfort with outbound phone calls in a professional manner.
• Strong work ethic, positive attitude and ability to learn quickly.
• Experience in an inside sales or ticket sales role is preferred.
• Full Time role.

Responsibilities

• Sell a full menu of ticket products via outbound calls and face-to-face presentations.
• Work evenings and weekends, including home games and arena events.
• Build relationships in the community and with current ticket holders to drive revenue.
• Plan, prospect and execute large-scale group sales initiatives.
• Conduct on-campus and community meetings to promote tickets.
• Contact local businesses via calls, appointments and events.
• Deliver excellent customer service and cultivate fan relationships.
• Represent the athletics department with integrity and build internal ties.
• Achieve and exceed quarterly and monthly sales goals.

Skills

Outbound calls

Client relationship building

Sales in sports

Communication skills

Teamwork

Education

Bachelor's degree in Sports Marketing or related field

Tools

TicketMaster Archtics

Job description

Who We Are:

Taymar Sales U. is a sports marketing company, launched in 2019 with the idea of better serving clients in all areas of revenue generation, while providing opportunities for our colleagues to flourish and grow. Our innovative business model and high-energy approach fosters complete goal alignment, integration, and collaboration with our over 48 collegiate and professional sport clients. Our dedicated teams work on-site to offer comprehensive solutions in all areas of revenue generation, including day-to-day management of ticket sales, ticket operations, sponsorship and/or annual giving.

Taymar Sales U. is hiring top talent to learn, grow and impact the revenue generation side of the sports business, and be a part of a fast-paced, dynamic environment. Members of our team are provided with career growth opportunities and daily development through accessibility to executive leadership and ownership of key business initiatives. Be part of a growing industry and company that is changing how college athletics drives revenue and increases fan attendance.

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Position Overview:

Taymar Sales U.’s Omaha Athletics Ticket Sales & Service Account Executive position will learn and expand his/her knowledge of the fundamentals of the sales process through group sales, new season ticket sales and renewals across all ticketed sports. The Account Executive position will receive training, development and be provided the opportunity for rapid career advancement to Senior level sales roles, and leadership positions with added responsibility.

Responsibilities:

• Sell a full menu of ticket products for Hockey, Basketball and other athletic ticketed events, via outbound phone calls and face- to-face presentations including, but not limited to, season tickets, flex ticket packages, group tickets, premium tickets, and premium hospitality packages.
• Must be able to work evenings and weekends, as required. All home games and Baxter Arena eventswill be worked in various capacities: prospecting appointments, sales tables, and game events.
• Build relationships in the community and expand business with current ticket holders and cold call new prospects and referrals to drive revenue.
• Build out, plan, prospect and execute large scale group sales initiatives.
• Work in the assigned on campus location on a daily basis as well as go on in person meetings out in the community.
• Contact businesses in the local area via outbound phone calls, appointment and event-based selling.
• Deliver excellent customer service and cultivate relationships with current and future fans.
• Represent the Omahaathletics department with the highest levels of character and integrity.
• Build internal relationships with the athletics department.
• Achieve and exceed quarterly and monthly sales goals established by management team.
• Other related duties as assigned by the General Manager.

Qualifications:

• 1+Years experience in a sports selling role, college or professional.
• Bachelor’s Degree with concentration in Sports Marketing or a related field.
• Experience working within TicketMaster Archtics is preferred.
• Comfort with making outbound phone calls in a professional and friendly manner.
• Strong work ethic, positive attitude and desire and ability to learn in a fast paced industry.
• Experience and success in an inside sales program or ticket sales role preferred.
• Strong drive to learn the sales process and grow your career rapidly.
• Full Time role.

We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.