Group Sales Account Executive — Sports Tickets

AEG; Carson (CA); On-site; USD 26,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Paid holidays

Vacation and sick time

Life insurance

Job summary

AEG is seeking an Account Executive—Group Sales for the LA Galaxy to maximize ticket revenue through new business and current databases. You will drive non-premium ticket sales, cultivate relationships, and support membership retention.

The role requires strong communication, sales drive, and willingness to work evenings and weekends in the sports entertainment industry. Compensation includes base pay plus commission and benefits are provided.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or its equivalency (BA/BS Degree Preferred)
• 0-2 years Related work experience
• Excellent oral and written skills
• High proficiency in Microsoft Word, Microsoft Excel, Internet use, and other basic computer usage
• Familiarity with basic tenets of sales and customer service (sports industry specific is a plus)
• Maintain a neat, clean and professional appearance while at work. Business attire in office and during events.
• Drive and initiative to succeed and develop a career in the sports and entertainment industry
• Ability to support a team environment and adhere to departmental guidelines
• Ability to prioritize based on sales need
• Ability to work evenings/nights/weekends, holidays, and select ticket sales and networking events

Responsibilities

• Sell LA Galaxy non-premium tickets with a dedicated product menu focus as assigned; the non-premium menu includes season tickets, full season equivalents, groups, and amateur partnerships. Maintain a minimum daily average of 60 outbound calls - volume may be increased or decreased based upon the time of year and needs of the organization.
• Maximize clients' revenue potential by identifying premium opportunities as well as cross-selling opportunities to other DHSP ancillary events.
• Provide quality service to existing and prospective customers to support annual membership retention.
• Perform "game day" responsibilities, including networking with clients and prospects, as well as working ticket sales booths and tables.
• Attend events in local soccer and business community, using each event as an opportunity to sell tickets, capture data from new leads, as well as build relationships with the local soccer and business community.

Skills

Sales basics

Oral communication

Written communication

MS Word

MS Excel

Internet usage

Customer service

Professional appearance

Team player

Time management

Education

High school diploma

BA/BS preferred

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Internet

Job description

AEG is seeking an Account Executive—Group Sales for the LA Galaxy to maximize ticket revenue through new business and current databases. You will drive non-premium ticket sales, cultivate relationships, and support membership retention.

The role requires strong communication, sales drive, and willingness to work evenings and weekends in the sports entertainment industry. Compensation includes base pay plus commission and benefits are provided.