Assistant Manager, Ticket Sales (Saint Joseph's University)

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ASSISTANT MANAGER, SALES & SERVICE (SAINT JOSEPH'S UNIVERSITY) Philadelphia, PA (In-Person)

THE RUNDOWN Playfly Sports is looking for an Assistant Manager, Sales & Service to join our team in St. Joseph's University.

The role will be responsible for daily administration of the Fan Relationship Management Center (FRMC) and assist in the development of ticket sales and service strategies to generate new revenue and service existing accounts. This position requires someone who is highly motivated to contribute to the overall ticket sales and service efforts, passionate about leadership and development, and committed to preserving a culture that encourages, supports, and celebrates the diverse voices of our employees.

The Assistant Manager will sell ticketed sports and a full menu of products - new and renewal season tickets, partial season ticket plans, group ticket plans and individual game tickets.

WHAT YOU'LL ACCOMPLISH

• Sell tickets for ticketed sports through outbound, inbound and renewal sales
• Conduct daily sales and relationship cultivation phone calls, messages (electronic, mailings, etc.) with season ticket holders, sponsors, businesses, individuals, groups and prospective buyers
• Recruit, hire, train, and supervise intern sales & service staff
• Develop and execute approved annual business and sales plan and operating nudget
• Lead, motivate, develop and retain sales and service staff for future succession within the department and Playfly Aspire organization
• Serve as a member of the FRMC external operations team
• Assist with the day-to-day operations of the new Fan Relationship Management Center profitably while exceeding client expectations in revenue generation and customer service.
• Meet personal sales goals and contributing to annual revenue growth
• Prospect and target new sales opportunities to include season tickets, group tickets and donations
• Track and report daily, weekly, and monthly sales figures and relevant accountability, as well as relevant communications of those results
• Create key sales strategies and go-to-market plans that generate long-term revenue
• Manage and track all marketing inventory while creating new assets and owning the fulfillment process
• Create and deliver marketing contracts and agreements
• Provide corporate partners with traditional, digital and other non-traditional media opportunities to bolster their own brands and garner maximum exposure through inventory such as in-venue signage; digital engagement including social media, the official athletics website, content, event sponsorships and promotion; corporate hospitality; television and radio game broadcasts and coaches' shows
• Provide Proof of Fulfillment for in-venue sponsorship elements
• Prospect and relationship build with the idea of creating new corporate partner relationships
• Act as the primary liaison of the Playfly Aspire with the university athletic department
• Build database with qualified prospects via industry best practices at games, events and through general prospecting
• Assist in the creation, planning, communication, and implementation of ticket marketing, promotions, ticket pricing, sales strategies, and community ticket/sampling programs, etc.
• Manage a book of business of donors and season ticket holders
• Completion of FRMC Administrative tasks such as invoice delivery, submission of timecards, sales commissions, monthly FRMC expenses, etc., in accordance with Playfly Aspire Annual Administrative Calendar
• Other job-related duties as assigned

WHAT YOU'LL BRING

• Bachelor's degree in Sport Management or related field
• 1-2 years of sports ticket sales experience with a minimum of 1 year in Ticket Sales or Service/Ticketing Management/Team Leader preferred
• 1 Year of Sponsorship and/or Premium Sales Experience
• Computer proficient (Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook) and detail-oriented
• Experience with ticketing software and CRM program preferred
• Excellent communication, presentation, and listening skills
• Strong organizational and time management skills
• Ability to work well with others and confidence when taking initiative

TRAVEL, LIFTING, PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

• Availability to work outside typical office hours including nights and weekends as requested
• The work is sedentary in nature
• Walking, standing, bending and carrying light office items may be required
• The work is typically performed in an adequately lighted and climate-controlled office environment
• May require occasional travel, less than 5%

WHAT WE DO Playfly Sports is the full-service, leading sports marketing and media company that enables brands to engage with sports fans on a local, regional, and national level through scaled linear, digital, and experiential assets. Playfly Sports drives outcome-based solutions into 90-million households via more than 7,800 live U.S. broadcasts of MLB, NBA, and NHL games; and influences sports fans of all ages through the management of college and high school multimedia rights, uniform branding, and high-profile sports sponsorship platforms. Playfly Sports has the unique ability to partner, innovate, and advance the aspirations of athletes, brands, academic institutions, and sports fans across the U.S. Playfly Sports is Powered by Partnership. Visit Playfly Sports online at playfly.com WHAT WE STAND FOR At Playfly, we know that a diverse, equitable, and inclusive company is a more innovative and successful one, but more importantly, we believe it's just the right thing to do. Through conversations, company initiatives, community events and partnerships, policy changes, data analysis, workshops, and support groups, we are dedicated to creating a workplace where everyone can thrive. We are here for the long haul and to do the meaningful work that creates true institutional change within our workplace, with our partners, and in the communities we serve. EEOC & DIVERSITY STATEMENT Playfly Sports affirms that inequality is detrimental to our associates, our clients, and the communities we serve. Our goal is to impact lasting change through our actions. Together, we unite for equality and equity. Playfly Sports is committed to equal employment opportunities regardless of any protected characteristic, including race, color, genetic information, creed, national origin, religion, sex, affectional or sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, lawful alien status, ancestry, age, marital status, or protected veteran status and will not discriminate against anyone on the basis of a disability. We support an inclusive workplace where associates excel based on personal merit, qualifications, experience, ability, and job performance. ACCOMMODATIONS Playfly Sports is committed to the full inclusion of all qualified individuals, and as part of this commitment, Playfly Sports will ensure that persons with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodations. If reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and/or to receive other benefits and privileges of employment, please contact View email address on click.appcast.io. We are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment visa for this role at this time

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