Vice President, Hospitality Sales

Wasserman; New York (NY); On-site; USD 130,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Professional Development

Generous Time Off

Parental Leave

Retirement Plan

Healthcare

Ancillary

Commuter Benefits

Job summary

Wasserman in New York is seeking a Vice President of Hospitality Sales (Premium Access) to drive the US division's growth in premium events and VIP experiences. You will build and lead a high-performance team, shape commercial strategy, manage inventory and partnerships, and expand Wasserman's Premium Access footprint across North America.

Reporting to global leadership, you will set KPIs, own revenue targets, and elevate the Wasserman Premium Access brand through strategic partnerships and

Qualifications

• 8+ years of commercial leadership experience.
• Track record of delivering large revenue growth.
• Strong network within the US corporate market.
• Excellent strategic thinking and financial acumen.

Responsibilities

• Own the US Premium Access division's performance and growth.
• Oversee sales, operations, inventory, partnerships, marketing and talent development.
• Lead in a fast-paced, entrepreneurial environment with significant autonomy.
• Set KPIs and reporting structures aligned with UK leadership.

Skills

Exceptional commercial instincts

Proven sales leadership

Entrepreneurial mindset

Operational excellence

Strategic thinking

Financial acumen

Team leadership

Job description

Vice President, Hospitality Sales (Premium Access)

Location: USA-NY - New York City Office (One Liberty Plaza)

Remote Type: Hospitality

Time Type: Full time

Job Description

THE·TEAM is proud to provide representation and marketing services to talent, brands and properties across 28 countries and more than 70 cities worldwide. Our Premium Access group offers unrivaled access to the most in-demand tickets, hospitality packages and client hosting opportunities across the world of sports, music and entertainment. We are the exclusive hospitality provider for the Major League Baseball World Tour: London Series and one of the world’s largest providers of Wimbledon Debenture Tickets. We are also an authorized reseller at Allianz Stadium, Wembley Stadium, Monaco Grand Prix, Super Bowl and The BRITS. We are an official agent of both Lord’s and The KIA Oval Cricket Grounds and provide hospitality packages to a range of other high profile events including Formula 1 races, Premier League Football, World Cups and major concerts.

Shaped by our belief in the unifying power of sports, music and entertainment, THE·TEAM leads with intelligence, ideas and influence. For more information, please vis visit the.team.

JOB OVERVIEW

THE·TEAM’s Premium Access division is one of the world's leading premium hospitality, VIP ticketing and event experiences businesses, delivering access to the world's most prestigious sporting and entertainment events.

With an established presence across the UK, we are now looking to aggressively grow in our US division, creating a unique opportunity for an entrepreneurial leader to build one of the most exciting premium hospitality businesses in America.

This is not a traditional sales management role. We are looking for someone to take complete ownership of our US business, driving commercial growth while building a best-in-class operation capable of scaling significantly over the coming years.

WHAT YOU'LL DO

Reporting directly to the leadership team, the Vice President will have full responsibility for the performance, growth and day-to-day management of THE·TEAM’s Premium Access US division.

The successful candidate will operate as the VP of the US division, with responsibility for sales, operations, inventory management, commercial partnerships, marketing and team development.

This is a genuine leadership position with significant autonomy and the opportunity to shape the future of the division.

Division Leadership

• Take full ownership of the US division and its overall performance.
• Build a high-performance, accountable culture.
• Recruit, mentor and develop the US team.
• Set KPIs across sales, marketing and core events.
• Establish clear reporting structures and performance management.
• Work closely with UK leadership to align business strategy and help develop the divisions global presence.

Commercial Leadership

• Deliver ambitious revenue and profitability targets.
• Develop and execute the overall commercial strategy for the US division.
• Identify new revenue opportunities, products and markets.
• Build long-term relationships with major corporate clients.
• Lead in region rights holder commercial negotiations.
• Lead US sales activity across corporate and high-net-worth clients.
• Expand existing client accounts whilst winning new business.

Inventory & Product Management

• Take ownership of all US inventory.
• Manage pricing strategy and maximize profitably across inventory.
• Work with suppliers to secure additional and exclusive inventory.
• Work closely with the operations team to create effective inventory systems.

Marketing & Brand Growth

Build THE·TEAM into one of the most recognized premium hospitality brands within North America.

• Building Brand awareness
• Driving social media growth
• Speaking at industry events
• Increasing inbound enquiries
• Leveraging wider business network

Business Development

• Strategic partnerships and potential acquisitions
• US office expansion into other regions
• Technology partnerships
• Agency relationships
• API and marketplace integrations
• Travel & Hotel partnerships

WHAT WE'RE LOOKING FOR

• An ambitious commercial leader within the premium experiences industry.

Ideal experience includes

• Hospitality/Ticketing Sales
• Premium events
• Corporate entertainment
• Entrepreneurial leader

Essential Skills

• Exceptional commercial instincts
• Proven sales leadership
• Entrepreneurial mindset
• Operational excellence
• Strategic thinking
• Financial acumen
• Team leadership

Experience Required

• 8+ years in commercial leadership.
• Experience managing high-performing sales teams.
• Track record of delivering large revenue growth.
• Experience building new markets or business divisions.
• Strong network within the US corporate market.
• Experience managing operational teams.
• Comfortable working in a fast-paced entrepreneurial environment.

Success Measures (first 24 months)

• Significantly increase US revenue and profitability.
• Build a market-leading US sales team.
• Increase THE·TEAM's brand awareness across North America.
• Develop strategic partnerships with key rights holders and suppliers.
• Build a strong pipeline of major corporate clients.
• Implement best-in-class operational processes and reporting.
• Create a sustainable platform capable of supporting long-term growth.

WHAT WE OFFER

• Professional Development: Take advantage of our learning and development programs, mentorship opportunities, and career advancement support.
• Generous Time Off: Enjoy generous paid time off and holiday allowances to recharge and spend time with loved ones.
• Parental Leave: We provide paid parental leave to support your family during important life events.
• Retirement Plan: 401k plan including contribution matching.
• Healthcare: Medical, dental, vision, FSA/HSA, life and disability coverage options.
• Ancillary: Critical illness, identity protection, pet insurance, 529 plans and more
• Commuter Benefits: Access support for travel and commuting needs, where available

Base salary range: $130 -$150,000 plus commission.

Actual base salary is dependent on several factors including but not limited to; market dynamics, location and region, experience, specialized skills/training (education), level of responsibility, budgetary considerations, tenure at the company (for current employees), etc. The salary range listed is just one component of the total compensation package for employees. Compensation decisions are dependent on circumstances of each role.

THE·TEAM does not discriminate on the basis of race, sex, color, religion, age, national origin, marital status, disability, veteran status, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity or any other reason prohibited by law in provision of employment opportunities and benefits.