Global Travel & Tourism Group Sales Executive

AEG Presents; New York (NY); On-site; USD 29,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonus eligibility

Medical coverage

401k match

Paid time off

Parental leave

Event access

Free lunch

Job summary

Brooklyn Sports & Entertainment (BKSE) is seeking a high-energy, results-driven Group Sales professional to drive opportunities for the Brooklyn Nets, New York Liberty, Barclays Center events, and BKSE Growth Properties.

You will build long-term relationships with OTAs, receptive tour operators, international tour operators, and travel agencies while focusing on Latin America, the Caribbean, and the Asia-Pacific region. Travel to events is part of the role and Salesforce experience is a plus.

Qualifications

• 2-5 years of experience working in sales, preferably either in ticket sales for a professional sports franchise, or travel attraction.
• Prior travel & tourism industry experience preferred but not required
• Demonstrated track record of successfully achieving revenue targets
• Outstanding customer service, excellent communication skills and a high level of energy
• Excellent written and spoken communication and conflict resolution skills
• Previous Salesforce experience is a plus
• Bachelor's degree required

Responsibilities

• Outbound focused role, maximizing group sales opportunities across assigned international markets.
• Sell Brooklyn Nets, New York Liberty, Barclays Center events & BKSE Growth Properties inventory.
• Build long-term relationships and sell directly, including but not limited to Online Travel Agencies (OTAs), Receptive Tour Operators, International Tour Operators, Travel Agencies, Destination Management Companies (DMCs), Convention & Visitors Bureaus & Hotel Concierge Programs
• Contact, schedule, and conduct virtual, in-person and phone presentations with appropriate decision makers within targeted accounts
• Onboard & sell OTA inventory through the API across all available properties.
• This role will focus on developing and managing accounts across Latin America & the Caribbean and the Asia-Pacific region, while supporting additional territories and strategic opportunities as needed.
• Represent BKSE properties at trade shows, client events, familiarization tours, and industry conferences.
• Attend games and events as required of the position
• Collaborate with internal departments to ensure exceptional client experiences before, during, and after each event.

Skills

Communication

Organization

Results-driven

Fast-paced

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Salesforce

Job description

Brooklyn Sports & Entertainment (BKSE) is seeking a high-energy, results-driven Group Sales professional to drive opportunities for the Brooklyn Nets, New York Liberty, Barclays Center events, and BKSE Growth Properties.

You will build long-term relationships with OTAs, receptive tour operators, international tour operators, and travel agencies while focusing on Latin America, the Caribbean, and the Asia-Pacific region. Travel to events is part of the role and Salesforce experience is a plus.