Account Executive, Ticket Sales
The Portland Timbers and Thorns are looking for a highly self-motivated Account Executive to join our Ticket Sales team. The ideal candidate is a self- starter, diligent with details, has a strong work ethic and is driven by meeting and exceeding aggressive sales objectives. We are looking for someone who is a team player with the ability to handle multiple assignments in a fast-paced environment. If you have a competitive nature and are not afraid of cold calls, this could be the job for you! The Account Executive, Ticket Sales position will report directly to the Senior Manager of Ticket Sales.
Essential Functions/ Major Responsibilities
- Be responsible for sales of Portland Timbers and Portland Thorns FC inventory including:
- Full Season Tickets
- Partial Season Plans
- Group Ticket Packages
- Corporate Hospitality
- Generating sales through cold calling, networking, and appointment setting.
- Be an ambassador of the Timbers and Thorns FC brands throughout the Oregon and Southwest Washington community.
- Work with the sales staff to generate new leads and research new ways to sell tickets.
- Meet and exceed established sales objectives.
- Participate in sales meetings.
- Learn and become functional in Microsoft Dynamics and SeatGeek (Unify) ticketing system.
- Provide excellent customer service to all personal and sales staff accounts during the sales effort, as well as during the sales follow-through at the event.
- Hit activity targets each day with the goal of maximizing all ticket revenue for all of our team’s tickets.
- Will have in-game duties during our team’s events and games.
- Develop and maintain good-working relationships, which will produce sales throughout the year.
- Work assigned sales, promotional and team events for developing new prospects and referral opportunities during games and outside normal business hours.
- Other duties as determined by the Senior Vice President, Ticket Sales and Services or Senior Director, Ticket Sales.
Requirements:
Proficiency in Microsoft Office
Excellent verbal and written communication skills
High comfort level making cold calls
Strong time management skills and attention to detail
Knowledge of SeatGeek (Unify) and Microsoft Dynamics systems
Possess a competitive spirit
Highly self-motivated
Comfortable multi-tasking in a fast-paced environment
Experience:
1-3 years corporate sales experience preferred (Sports industry a plus)
Outside sales experience in B2B
Compensation: Base salary plus commission and bonuses
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.
Job Questions:
- This role is required to work in-person at Providence Park on a regular basis, including for games and events. With that said, there is some room for work from home flexibility from time to time. Are you comfortable commuting to Providence Park regularly?
- We strive to offer competitive compensation packages that include great benefits such has 100% company paid Heath Insurance, generous 401k match, etc. However we understand that base salary is also very important for a role like this. The salary typically paid (based on experience & qualifications) for this role would be $50k base salary with commission able to be earned. After reading the job posting what would your salary requirement be for a role like this?
- Are you currently located in/near the Portland, Oregon area?
- Why is this role a good fit for you and your career?
- Our fans come from all over the world and a wide variety of backgrounds. We are seeking candidates that can authentically connect with diverse audiences. If your background and/or culture gives you unique insight we’d love to hear about it.
- Are you able to legally work in the US without sponsorship?
