Group Sales Account Executive | Full-Time | Santander Arena

Group Sales Account Executive

The Group Sales Account Executive position is responsible for driving Reading Royal Season and Group ticket revenue. In addition, this position will also be responsible for helping to drive contracted revenue for suites and club seats in the arena. This role pays an annual salary of $45,000 and is commission eligible.

Benefits for Full-Time roles: Health, Dental and Vision Insurance, 401(k) Savings Plan, 401(k) matching, and Paid Time Off (vacation days, sick days, and 11 holidays).

Responsibilities

• Meet or exceed weekly, monthly, and yearly sales goals.
• Maintain and manage a list of potential business opportunities.
• Engage in sales outreach to local businesses, non-profits, schools, and other relevant entities for group events. Proactively create opportunities for new business with existing customers.
• Schedule appointments and communicate with prospects with the goal of securing deals.
• Effectively follow up with clients and prospective clients to build relationships to help provide repeat business.
• Collaborate with other front office staff to achieve team goals and objectives as they pertain to sales, attendance, marketing, tickets and community exposure.
• Provide excellent customer service at all times.
• Execute group contracts and deliver tickets to group customers.
• Work a variety of Reading Royals events and games as assigned to support ticket sales efforts and promotional initiatives.
• Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• 3-5 years of ticket sales experience preferred.
• Undergraduate degree in business, marketing, sports management, or a related field.
• Highly motivated, outgoing personality with a strong work ethic and desire to excel in sales.
• A high level of professionalism, confidence, enthusiasm and personal accountability.
• Willingness to learn and ability to work within a team atmosphere.
• Excellent writing, communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to multi-task and maintain strong prioritization and organizational skills in a fast-paced environment.
• Extremely coachable and eager to learn every day.
• Must be able to work evenings and weekends, as required.

We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, age, disability, gender identity, marital or veteran status, or any other protected class.