Account Executive, Fan Development

This is a Full Time Job

Summary:
The Oakland Athletics are currently seeking an Account Executive, Fan Development to join our ticket sales department. Within this role, you will have the opportunity to sell an array of Oakland Athletics ticket sales products with a strong emphasis on premium seating and season ticket memberships.

Ideal candidates will have 2-3 years of successful sales experience, have a passion for selling creative ticket solutions, and hold a strong desire to grow their career with the Oakland A's. This position will also participates in special projects to support organizational goals and offer the opportunity to be apart of an exciting & supportive environment. Strong performance in this role will open potential growth opportunities on the Oakland A's new ballpark sales team.

Responsibilities:

• Meeting or exceeding sales goals with integrity while surpassing client expectations in customer service.
• Selling season ticket and premium seating memberships, luxury suites, and group hospitality via outbound phone calls, face-to-face appointments, game day marketing, off-site networking events, incoming inquiries, etc.
• Ensuring repeat business by providing superior customer service to clients, including game day visits.
• Performing game day duties including visiting clients, staffing the sales table, and assisting with various department and company events.
• Engaging in civic activities, attending community events, and representing the A's at off-site events to prospect for new business.
• Compliance with CRM, including maintaining an accurate dashboard and pipeline; working within the system on all campaigns and initiatives; and properly documenting activities, touch points, rewards/gifts, etc.
• Meeting or exceeding key performance indicators as determined by the Oakland A's.
• Other duties as assigned by the managerial staff.

Qualifications/Requirements:
• Bachelor's degree required.
• 2-3 years prior sports/sales experience preferred.
• Have a strong work ethic and a desire to build a career in professional sports.
• Be self-directed and able to work independently and with integrity.
• Able to work non-traditional hours including nights, weekends, holidays, game days, and off-site events.
• Candidate must possess a positive team-first attitude, the competitive desire to succeed, and the desire to learn.
• Candidate must possess excellent personal and professional communication skills.
• Candidate must possess strong time management and organizational skills.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office, Outlook, Salesforce, G Suite and related software skills preferred