Athletic Ticket Sales and Service Account Representative

RMU Athletics Ticket Sales And Service Account RepresentativeUPMC Events CenterStaff Full-TimeRMU Athletics Ticket Sales and Service Account Representative position will learn and expand his/her knowledge of the fundamentals of the sales process through group sales, new season ticket sales and renewals across all ticketed sports. The Account Representative position will receive training, development and be provided the opportunity for rapid career advancement to Senior level sales roles, and leadership positions with added responsibility. Sell a full menu of ticket products for all RMU ticketed Athletics events, via outbound phone calls and face-to-face presentations including, but not limited to, season tickets, flex ticket packages, group tickets, premium tickets, and premium hospitality packages. Must be able to work evenings and weekends, as required. All home games and other events hosted by RMU as assigned will be worked in various capacities: prospecting appointments, sales tables, and game events. Build relationships in the community and expand business with current ticket holders and cold call new prospects and referrals to drive revenue. Build out, plan, prospect and execute large scale group sales initiatives. Work in the assigned on campus 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, appointments and event-based selling. Deliver excellent customer service and cultivate relationships with current and future fans. Other related duties as assigned Bachelor's Degree with concentration in Sports Marketing or a related field is required 1+ Years experience in a sports selling role, college or professional. Experience working within Ticketmaster is preferred. Experience and success in an inside sales program or ticket sales role preferred. 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 industry. Strong drive to learn the sales process and grow your career rapidly. Non-ExemptNoYesNoneNoneRMU complies with all applicable federal, state and local laws and provides equal opportunity in all educational programs and activities, admission of students and conditions of employment for all qualified individuals regardless of race, color, sex, religion, age, disability, sexual orientation, or national origin. Federal law requires employers to provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities. Please email humanresources@rmu.edu or call us at (412) 397-6270 if you require a reasonable accommodation to apply for a job or to perform your job.