Account Executive - Revenue Generation - Virginia Tech

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.
• Effectively express ideas verbally and in writing.
• Independently take action beyond what is called for.
• Demonstrate a positive attitude.
• Maintain a flexible work schedule.

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent work experience.
• The base pay for this position is $16.00 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.
• The pay rate will comply with all minimum federal, state, and local wage/salary requirements.

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.
• Leave benefits are consistent with state and local laws, including the Colorado Health Families and Workplaces Act.
• 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.