Account Executive - Revenue Generation - Sam Houston State

Essential Duties & Responsibilities

• Identify and generate revenue through multiple channels, including ticket sales, new donor acquisition, premium seating, hospitality, and other revenue-generating initiatives.
• Call current and past customers and cold-call new sales leads to generate revenue.
• Contact area businesses and individuals via phone, in-person/virtual appointments and networking events where applicable to generate revenue.
• Build relationships to provide repeat business and excellent customer service.
• Achieve and exceed weekly, monthly and annual sales goals established by management.
• Act proactively to create opportunities for new business with existing customers.
• Provide superior customer service to clients throughout the season.
• Miscellaneous duties as assigned by Director

Minimum Qualifications

• 1+ years of sales or customer service experience.
• Experience with ticketing systems and CRM software such as Salesforce a plus.
• 1+ years history of success in ticket sales preferably with a major Division 1 university or professional sports organization.
• Demonstrate a proven track record in sales and building quality relationships.
• Have a friendly and professional telephone manner.
• Strong desire to learn about our business and grow your professional career.
• Effectively express ideas verbally and in writing.
• Be able to generate original and imaginative solutions to business opportunities.
• Demonstrate a positive attitude.
• Be able to maintain a flexible work schedule.

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent work experience.

Pay

The base pay for this position is $13.00 per hour. Please note that this is a good faith estimate for the position at the time of posting. Individuals may also be eligible for an annual discretionary bonus and/or sales compensation based on individual and company performance. Placement on the range may vary based on factors including but not limited to job-related knowledge, skills, and experience, and geographic location.

Benefits

• Learfield offers a full spectrum of benefits for eligible employees including Medical, Dental, Vision, Health Savings Account, Life Insurance and Other Insurance Plans, Flexible Paid Time Off (minimum 10+ days annually), including Parental Leave, 20 Paid Holidays, 401(k) + Match, and Short/Long Term Disability.

EEO Statement

Learfield is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We provide equal employment opportunities to applicants and employees without regard to race; color; sex; gender identity; sexual orientation; religious practices and observances; national origin; pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions; status as a protected veteran or spouse/family member of a protected veteran; or disability.