LA Kings - Account Executive, Group Sales

aegworldwide; El Segundo (CA); On-site; USD 48,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Paid holidays

Vacation and sick leave

Life insurance

Parental leave

401k with match

FSAs/HSA

Wellness program

Job summary

LA Kings is seeking an Account Executive, Group Sales to drive group ticket revenue through outbound outreach, client meetings, and customized proposals. The role requires building strong relationships with LA-based businesses and community groups while coordinating promotions and theme nights.

The position involves regular office hours and event hours, including evenings, weekends, and holidays, with a focus on proactive revenue generation and superior customer service.

Qualifications

• BA/BS degree required.
• 2–4 years related experience.
• Experience selling group tickets a plus.

Responsibilities

• Sell group tickets to LA Kings games and develop business relationships.
• Generate revenue through outbound calls, client meetings, emails, and referrals.
• Conduct high volumes of new business calls daily to meet sales goals.
• Plan and execute group sales promotions and themed nights for niche groups.
• Host client meetings and presentations regularly.
• Provide prompt, courteous responses to inquiries and maintain excellent service.
• Support game-day activities and events to maximize sales opportunities.
• Submit sales reports and contact updates to management.

Skills

Group sales

Account management

Outbound calls

Client meetings

Email outreach

Event coordination

Education

BA/BS Degree

Tools

CRM software

MS Office (Word/Excel/Outlook)

AXS Back Office

Microsoft Dynamics

Job description

The LA Kings are where hockey, culture, and community come together. As one of the most iconic franchises in the NHL, the Kings deliver high‑energy games, unforgettable moments, and a game‑night experience that goes far beyond the ice.

Owned by AEG, the LA Kings are powered by teams who bring passion, precision, and pride to everything they do, from game‑day operations and fan experiences to the work that happens behind the scenes. Every role plays a part in creating nights fans remember and a culture that represents Los Angeles.

If you want to be part of a team where the work matters on and off the ice, there's a place for you here. You're part of what makes it happen.

Job Description

The Account Executive, Group Sales is extremely proficient in selling group tickets to LA Kings games to various organizations and companies. This individual would seek to develop business relationships to gain revenue by selling group tickets to Los Angeles businesses, specific niche communities and community groups for the LA Kings. They will work during regular office hours and/or event hours including evenings, weekends, and holidays. A core function of this role is proactively and efficiently generating new revenue through outbound calls, client meetings, customized emails, prompt responses to inbound calls, team-related events, upselling, cross‑selling, and generating referrals.

Essential Functions

• Generate group ticket revenue using all sales methods, including cold calls, face to face appointments, arena tours, prospecting, and networking
• Manage accounts to exceed established sales goals; Conduct high amounts of new business calls daily
• Plan, develop, and execute strategic group sales promotions and theme nights by creating a unique offer and targeted sales campaign to a specific niche group or community.
• Prospecting in order to generate new business relationships; responsible for hosting client meetings and potential client presentations on a regular basis
• Provide prompt, thorough, and courteous responses to all inbound & outbound customer communication - phone calls, emails, mail, etc.; Maintain high level of customer service to existing and new clients
• Perform "game day" responsibilities, including entertaining clients and prospects, as well as working ticket sales booths and tables
• Attend team, community, and other events for purpose of maximizing sales opportunities
• Provide sales reports and contact status back to management on a daily and weekly basis during Goal Setting Meetings

Specific Job Knowledge, Skill and Ability

• Ability to provide an outstanding level of customer service
• Outstanding listening, written, and verbal communication skills
• Quality presentation skills - ability to create, analyze, interpret, and present reports and correspondence
• Highly organized, resourceful, detailed‑oriented, quick learner and time management skills
• Ability to professionally communicate and interact with all levels of management
• Proficient with Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook; ability to learn required business systems
• Ability to professionally handle highly sensitive and confidential information
• Knowledge in AXS Back Office, Microsoft Dynamics or other ticketing and CRM software preferred

Qualification Standards

Education

A minimum education level of: BA/BS Degree (4-year)

Experience

A minimum of 2-4 years of related experience

Payscale

Payscale: $23.53/hr + Commission

Bonus

Bonus: This position is not eligible for a bonus under the current bonus plan requirements.

Benefits Full-Time

• medical, dental and vision insurance
• paid holidays
• vacation and sick time
• company paid basic life insurance
• voluntary life insurance
• parental leave
• 401k Plan (with a current employer match of 3%)
• flexible spending and health savings account options
• wellness offerings

Employment Terms

AEG reserves the right to change or modify the employee's job description whether orally or in writing, at any time during the employment relationship. AEG may require an employee to perform duties outside their normal description.

Equal Opportunity Employer

AEG's policy is to hire the most qualified applicants, and we comply with all applicable federal, state and local employment laws in making hiring and employee decisions. We are an equal opportunity employer and do not discriminate against applicants or employees on the basis of race, color, marital status, disability, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, genetic information, veteran status, or any other legally protected status recognized by applicable federal, state or local law.

Visa Sponsorship

Employer does not offer work visa sponsorship for this position.