Manager, Group & Season Ticket Sales
Named one of Fast Company’s Most Innovative Companies in 2023, Athletes Unlimited is a new model of pro sports, where athletes are decision-makers and individual players are champions of team sports. Athletes Unlimited owns and operates professional women’s softball, lacrosse, volleyball and basketball leagues featuring world-class competition and fan experience and stands out as an organization driven by the athletes that play in the leagues. Athletes Unlimited is the first professional sports league to be organized as a Public Benefit Corporation.
We change the game with faster play, and new team rosters every week, delivering thrilling entertainment in which every moment counts. We provide our team of enthusiastic, collaborative innovators with a next-generation workplace with unlimited PTO, competitive health insurance, professional development opportunities, and more so that we can build the future of professional sports. Are you Unlimited?
Athletes Unlimited is hiring a Manager, Group & Season Ticket Sales be an ambassador and sales person for Athletes Unlimited and drive ticket sales while building relationships within the local and wider community. The Manager, Group & Season Ticket Sales will report to the Director, Group & Season Ticket Sales.
RESPONSIBILITIES
- Identify and pursue strategic opportunities for capturing volume ticket sales from targeted constituencies
- Communicate with various leads to sell group and season tickets
- Develop and maintain professional relationships with a wide variety of local, national, and international groups, including athletic clubs, schools, colleges, sports leagues, businesses, restaurants, etc
- Maintain and keep detailed records and seating charts for all groups including outreach tracking within Salesforce
- Serve as the primary point-of-contact for existing customers
- Coordinate with internal and/or external constituencies to obtain price estimates & book reservations
- Coordinate and/or process all phases of group contracts; book orders, secure deposits and payments for season and group ticket sales
- Work closely with Marketing and Grassroots teams
Requirements
- 3-5 years of experience in outbound and inbound sales
- Ability to build relationships and interact and communicate with customers in a face-to-face environment
- Collaborative and flexible working style with the ability to work both autonomously (remote) and within a team environment (onsite)
- Strong organizational and follow-through skills, with an ability to prioritize and multitask
- Basic knowledge of Google Suite products
- Knowledge of Salesforce a plus
- Strong customer service communication skills
- Previous box office or ticketing experience a plus
- Willingness to travel to league locations, approximately 2-3 weeks each season
- Flexible hours while onsite as game days occur on weekends and evenings
- Legal authorization to work in the United States
Benefits
This role is full-time, remote and is compensated at a range of $54,000- $65,000 annually. While this is the intended range, the actual compensation may vary based on several factors including but not limited to qualifications, skills, and geographic location of the position. We anticipate the highest end of the range will be reserved for those who exceed the hiring committee’s expectations on all measures of the evaluation process. In addition, Athletes Unlimited is proud to offer comprehensive benefits and perks to all of our full-time employees, including:
- Competitive health, dental, and vision insurance plans
- 401(k) plan with generous company match
- Paid parental leave
- Wellness and Development benefit
- Caregiving benefit
- Unlimited paid time off alongside company holidays
OUR DEI STATEMENT
As a company, we share a vision to change the world for the better and believe in the power of sports to tear down barriers. We will Be Unlimited in our pursuit to intentionally create an environment where every individual can be their authentic self.
Research shows that women, trans, non-binary folks, and BIPOC are less likely to apply for a job unless they believe they meet every single one of the qualifications. We strongly encourage you to apply even if your background is non-traditional or you might not meet every one of the qualifications described.
Athletes Unlimited is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate in its hiring process based on race, religion, national origin, age, marital status, sexual orientation, gender expression, pregnancy status, parental status, or other applicable legally protected characteristics.