Learfield Amplify is a local, dedicated entity representing the University. In complete collaboration with the University, this team is committed through first-class professionalism to building top-notch customer sales and service relationships extending the affinity of the University’s brand to fans, donors, alumni, businesses, and corporations of all sizes looking to align with the undeniably loyal and passionate collegiate sports fan base. As the exclusive outbound arm for the University, the ticket sales team manages many of the sales efforts for ticketed sports. As a member of the team, we provide fans, partners, businesses, and constituents of the University with outreach and access to all ticket types, including season, partial, and group tickets, and ultimately providing experiences to grow involvement and revenue generation across the board while integrating fully within the department and the community.
Learfield Amplify is actively seeking an Account Executive, Retention to work for our local University ticket sales team. Our highly valued Account Executives are a critical piece of our puzzle! Without their contributions, the property could not deliver on its commitments. The goal is to facilitate the school’s outreach and revenue generation to maximize and help the University grow in attendance and revenue. If you enjoy working in a fast-paced, dynamic team environment and have prior ticket sales experience, we want to meet you!
Responsibilities:
Proactively build relationships with current Season Ticket Holders to renew annual accounts, cross-sell accounts, and upsell.
Call current and past customers and cold-call new sales leads to generate sales
Contact area businesses and individuals via phone, in-person appointments and networking events to sell season tickets, corporate, partial plans and group ticket plans
Work all home games, performing various ticket sales and service duties throughout the game
Build relationships to provide repeat business and excellent customer service
Achieve and exceed weekly, monthly and annual sales goals established by management
Act proactively to create opportunities for new business with existing customers
Qualifications:
Have a friendly and professional telephone manner
Strong desire to learn about our business and grow your professional career
Effectively express ideas verbally and in writing
Independently take action beyond what is called for
Be able to generate original and imaginative solutions to business opportunities
Demonstrate a positive attitude
Maintain a flexible work schedule
Provide superior customer service to clients throughout the season
Miscellaneous duties as assigned by Director
Preferred Qualifications:
Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent work experience
Demonstrate a proven track record in sales and building quality relationships
History of success in ticket sales preferably with a major Division 1 university or professional sports
Learfield offers a full spectrum of benefits for eligible employees including Medical, Dental, Vision, Health Savings Account, Life Insurance and Other Insurance Plans, Flexible Paid Time Off (including Parental Leave), Paid Holidays, 401(k), and Short/Long Term Disability.
Learfield is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We provide equal employment opportunities to applicants and employees without regard to race; color; sex; gender identity; sexual orientation; religious practices and observances; national origin; pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions; status as a protected veteran or spouse/family member of a protected veteran; or disability.