Sales Development Representative

About the role

The Sales Development Program at RAJ Sports is designed to support multiple women’s sports franchises, offering a pathway for aspiring sports business professionals to launch and advance their careers in Portland, the global epicenter of women’s sports.

Responsibilities

• Engage in all sales training and development sessions
• Consistently meet or exceed daily and weekly sales activity expectations set by Sales Director
• Proactively prospect and qualify potential sales opportunities
• Drive revenue through the sale of full-season, partial-season and group ticket packages
• Build and maintain strong relationships with clients by providing exceptional customer service
• Consistently meet or exceed weekly and monthly sales goals
• Help organize and execute sales events for prospective buyers
• Serve as a game-day sales representative, engaging with fans and assisting at sales tables
• Maintain and update customer and prospect records in the CRM system
• Perform additional duties as assigned by the Sales Director

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Sports Management, Marketing or a related field
• Self-motivated and results-driven, with a strong work ethic and competitive mindset
• Coachable with a curiosity to develop new skills and ability to handle feedback
• A great teammate with the ability to contribute to building a positive team culture
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, goal-oriented environment
• Strong relationship skills with the ability to connect with fans to create sales opportunities
• Excellent communication and presentation skills
• Exceptional customer service skills, always prioritizing the fan experience
• Strong organizational and time-management abilities, handling multiple tasks efficiently
• Adaptable and comfortable handling change in a dynamic sales environment
• Professional demeanor and appearance with the ability to interact with all levels of the organization and external contacts
• Strong written and verbal communication skills with ability to present ideas clearly and concisely
• Previous customer service or sales experience is a plus, but not required
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Teams
• Ability to work a flexible schedule, including nights, weekends, and holidays
• Availability to attend all Thorns and Fire home games and team-related events

Qualifications

• Self-motivated and results-driven
• Strong work ethic and competitive mindset
• Curious and coachable
• Team player with excellent relationship skills
• Fast-paced, goal-oriented environment
• Exceptional customer service skills
• Organized and efficient
• Adaptable and flexible
• Professional demeanor and appearance
• Effective communication skills
• Previous customer service or sales experience (optional)
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite
• Flexible schedule
• Availability to attend games and events

Skills

• Customer service skills
• Communication skills
• Relationship building skills
• Time management
• Adaptability
• Professional demeanor
• Microsoft Office Suite proficiency

Benefits

• Hourly rate of $20 per hour plus commission
• Comprehensive benefits package, including health insurance, retirement plans, and wellness programs
• Opportunities for professional development and career advancement
• Dynamic, collaborative, and fun work environment
• Opportunity to make a meaningful impact and contribute to the growth of women's sports

Pay

$20 per hour plus commission

Schedule

Flexible schedule, including nights, weekends, and holidays

Availability to attend all Thorns and Fire home games and team-related events