POSITION SUMMARY:
New Jersey Devils (NHL) seeks a self-starter who will be responsible for generating revenue and managing existing ticket sales accounts. With access to sell a full catalogue of products from premium to groups, this role has a focus on driving full season Memberships and partial plan packages to fans and businesses in support the departments overall revenue goals. Widely regarded as one of the top ticket sales programs in the sports business, the New Jersey Devils Account Executive, Business Development position provides sports business executives with the opportunity to learn the business side of professional sports from the top leaders in the sports industry.
RESPONSIBILITIES INCLUDE, BUT ARE NOT LIMITED TO THE BELOW: Generating new ticket sales through cold calling, networking, and face-to-face appointments. Sell a full-menu of Devils and Prudential Center product offerings including full season tickets, partial plans, group tickets, and premium seating Work New Jersey Devils home games at Prudential Center to host new business prospects and established clients. Develop and maintain good-working relationships with both internal and external clients. Prospect and cultivate new sales leads through creative lead generation approaches. Meet and exceed established monthly and annual sales objectives and revenue goals. Identify business opportunities by establishing professional and personal networks, proactively soliciting and following-up on any sales leads and representing the New Jersey Devils and Philadelphia 76ers at assigned functions. Ensure customer data and profile requirements are accurately and completely detailed for defined accounts in CRM system. Work assigned sales, promotional and team events during games and outside normal business hours. Perform other duties and responsibilities as assigned. QUALIFICATIONS: Minimum of one (1) year of professional experience in sports or entertainment ticket sales preferred. Excellent relationship building and interpersonal skills, with the ability to interact comfortably and effectively with internal and external clients at all levels of an organization. Excellent communication and presentation skills, both written and oral. Extremely coachable and eager to learn every day. Highly motivated individuals with a strong desire to build a career in the sports business. Must be able to work evenings and weekends, as required. OUR BENEFITS: Medical/Dental/Vision/Flexible Spending Accounts (all LGBT friendly) Pretax Transportation Benefit Generous parental leave policies 401K (100% up to 5% is matched, after 1 year of service) Unlimited Paid Time Off 13 Paid Holidays ½ Day Summer Fridays Complimentary or Discounted Sports & Concert Tickets On Site Fitness Rooms Other League & Partner Discounts 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.
