Assistant To Director-Fixed Term

Responsibilities

• Sell a full menu of ticket products for all ticketed events, via outbound phone calls and face-to-face presentations including, but not limited to, season tickets, group tickets, premium tickets, and premium hospitality packages.
• Must be able to work evenings and weekends, as required.
• Build relationships and expand business with current ticket holders and call new prospects and referrals to drive revenue.
• Work in the assigned onsite 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.
• Build out, plan, prospect and execute large scale group sales initiatives.
• Deliver superior customer service to all current and future fans.
• Represent Michigan State University with the highest level of character and integrity.
• Build superior internal relationships with the organization.
• Achieve and exceed annual sales goals established by leadership team.

Qualifications

• 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, highly competitive industry.
• Experience and proven success in an inside sales program or ticket sales role preferred.
• Strong drive to learn the sales process and grow your career rapidly.