General Manager of Ticket Sales

: Who We Are: Taymar Sales Pro specializes in ticket sales, sponsorship sales and ticket operations services for professional sports teams. Taymar Sales Pro is hiring top talent to learn the revenue generation side of the sports business, and be a part of a fast-paced, dynamic environment. Members of our team will be provided with career growth opportunities and daily development through easy accessibility to senior management. Be part of a growing industry and company that is on the ground floor of changing how professional sports teams drive revenue and increases fan attendance. Position Overview: Taymar Sales Pro's General Manager of Ticket Sales - Lexington Sporting Club position will be responsible for developing, building and leading all ticket sales strategy for both the Men's USL League One club, and newly launching Women's Super League club . This role will play a key role as a leader within Taymar Sales Pro and be tasked with building, deploying, and overseeing a comprehensive, year-round ticket sales strategy for both Lexington Sporting Club Men's and Women's teams, while recruiting, developing, coaching, and overseeing a team of high achieving ticket sales Account Executives. This role will be on the ground floor of launching a brand new Super League team, while also opening and selling a brand-new stadium in the Lexington market. The successful General Manager will create and develop a comprehensive go to market strategy, work collaboratively with ticket operations, marketing and LSC senior leadership to maximize revenue through season ticket, group, premium and single game revenue. Responsibilities:

• Direct oversight of ticket sales strategy and execution for all ticketed events.
• Develop comprehensive sales campaign plan in the areas of new season tickets, group sales and retention.
• Direct oversight & leadership of Account Executive team, including goal setting and professional development.
• Exceed all Ticket Sales revenue goals determined by senior management.
• Recruit, Train & Develop a team of ticket sales Account Executives to meet and exceed ticket sales goals.
• Initiate and Execute ticket sales results for Group Sales, New Season Ticket Sales and Renewal campaigns.
• Meet and work collaboratively with senior leadership within the teams.
• Oversee and deploy digital marketing strategies to increase sales and lead generation.
• Work closely with Lexington Sporting Club's senior leadership team to determine ticket pricing, benefits and programming.
• Develop & implement ticket sales goals.
• Work in the assigned onsite location.
• Generate reports and track overall ticketing revenue pace towards goals.
• Represent both Men's and Women's teams with the highest integrity.
• Work effectively under pressure in a fast-paced environment to produce accurate results.
• Maintain a positive working relationship with all internal & external units of the teams to ensure a positive event experience for customers.

Qualifications:

• 4+ Years experience in a Sports Ticket Sales role, with 1+ year in a ticket sales managerial position preferred.
• Thorough knowledge of ticket sales strategy, operations and procedures.
• Experience in intercollegiate athletics/professional sports ticket sales and operations with successful results.
• Bachelor's Degree with a degree in Sports Management or a related field.
• General knowledge and understanding of sales and marketing concepts.
• Effective communication (oral, written and interpersonal) skills.
• Demonstrated organizational and time management skills.
• Ability to be a self-starter and work independently.
• Ability to work various hours including nights and weekends.
• Strong work ethic, positive attitude, integrity, communication skills, and desire & ability to learn in a fast paced, highly competitive industry

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.