Account Executive - University of Akron Athletics

Who We Are:  Taymar Sales U. is a sports marketing company, launched in 2019 with the idea of better serving clients in all areas of revenue generation, while providing opportunities for our colleagues to flourish and grow. Our innovative business model and high-energy approach fosters complete goal alignment, integration, and collaboration with our over 48 collegiate and professional sport clients. Our dedicated teams work on-site to offer comprehensive solutions in all areas of revenue generation, including day-to-day management of ticket sales, ticket operations, sponsorship and/or annual giving.

Taymar Sales U. is hiring top talent to learn, grow and impact the revenue generation side of the sports business, and be a part of a fast-paced, dynamic environment. Members of our team are provided with career growth opportunities and daily development through accessibility to executive leadership and ownership of key business initiatives. Be part of a growing industry and company that is changing how college athletics drives revenue and increases fan attendance.

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Position Overview:
Taymar Sales U.’s Akron Athletics Ticket Sales & Service 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 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 to all Akron Athletics ticketed sports/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 for FB, MSocc, MB & WB, and other select events & 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.
• 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 Akron Athletics Department with the highest levels of character and integrity.
• Build internal relationships within 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:

• 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.