Senior Account Executive - George Washington University Athletics

George Washington Athletics Ticket Sales & Service Sr. Account Executive

Taymar Sales U.'s George Washington Athletics Ticket Sales & Service Sr. Account Executive position will learn and expand his/her knowledge of the fundamentals of the sales process through group sales, new season ticket sales and renewals across all ticketed sports. The Senior Account Executive position will receive training, development and be provided the opportunity for rapid career advancement to Senior level sales roles, and leadership positions with added responsibility.

Responsibilities:

• Sell a full menu of ticket products for Men's & Women's Basketball and other athletic ticketed events, via outbound phone calls and face-to-face presentations including, but not limited to, season tickets, flex ticket packages, group tickets, premium tickets, and premium hospitality packages.
• Must be able to work evenings and weekends, as required. All home games will be worked in various capacities: prospecting appointments, sales tables, and game events.
• Build relationships in the community and expand business with current ticket holders and cold call new prospects and referrals to drive revenue.
• Build out, plan, prospect and execute large scale group sales initiatives.
• Work in the assigned on campus location on a daily basis as well as go on in person meetings out in the community.
• Contact businesses in the local area via outbound phone calls, appointment and event-based selling.
• Deliver excellent customer service and cultivate relationships with current and future fans.
• Represent the GW athletics department with the highest levels of character and integrity.
• Build internal relationships with the athletics department.
• Achieve and exceed quarterly and monthly sales goals established by management team.
• Other related duties as assigned by the General Manager.

Qualifications:

• 1-2 Years experience in a sports selling role, college or professional.
• Bachelor's Degree with concentration in Sports Marketing or a related field.
• Comfort with making outbound phone calls in a professional and friendly manner.
• Strong work ethic, positive attitude and desire and ability to learn in a fast paced industry.
• Experience and success in an inside sales program or ticket sales role preferred.
• Strong drive to learn the sales process and grow your career rapidly.
• Full Time role.

We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.