Director of Ticket Sales, Prairie View A&M University

Position Overview

Taymar Sales U.’s Director of Ticket Sales, Prairie View A&M Athletics, position will be responsible for the leadership and execution of all aspects of ticket revenue generation for the PVAMU Athletics Department. Responsibilities include, but are not limited to, oversight of all ticket sales strategy and execution, outbound phone calls to generate new season tickets, specialty packages and group sales, retention of current season ticket holders through elite customer service, daily and weekly reporting, and other duties as determined by senior management and the Athletics Department. This role reports to the General Manager and operates within the PVAMU Athletics Department.

Responsibilities

• Day to day oversight of ticket sales strategy and execution for all ticketed athletic events.
• Create and Execute a comprehensive year-round ticket sales strategy to grow revenue for PVAMU Athletics.
• Exceed all Ticket Sales revenue goals determined by senior management.
• Communicate with PVAMU fan base through outbound calls, emails and face to face meetings.
• Initiate and execute ticket sales results for Group Sales, New Season Ticket Sales and Renewal campaigns.
• Generate reports and track overall ticketing revenue pace towards goals.
• Work as a self-starter to innovate new initiatives to drive revenue for the athletics department, but within the supportive framework of the Taymar system.
• Represent the athletics program and University with the highest integrity.
• Build superior relationships with all fans, donors and those in the community.
• Work effectively under pressure in a fast-paced environment to produce accurate results.
• Maintain a positive working relationship with all internal & external units of the department and University to ensure a positive event experience for customers.

Qualifications

• 3+ Years experience in a Sports Ticket Sales role
• Proven track record and success in group ticket sales
• Thorough knowledge of ticket sales processes and procedures.
• Experience in intercollegiate athletics or professional ticket sales with successful results.
• Effective communication (oral, written and interpersonal) skills.
• Demonstrated organizational and time management skills.
• Ability to be a self-starter and work independently.
• This is an on-site role and includes traditional, but flexible business hours, to include athletic events which occur nights, weekends and holidays.
• Strong work ethic, positive attitude, integrity, communication skills, and desire & ability to learn in a fast paced, highly competitive industry.

Benefits

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.