Account Executive - UConn Athletics

Responsibilities

• Sell a full menu of ticket products to all UConn 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, 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 UConn 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.

Requirements

• 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.

Qualifications

• Full Time role.