Account Executive, Group Sales (GSV)

About this Position

The Golden State Valkyries are looking for a hardworking, passionate and upbeat sales person to play a key role in generating growth for the Valkyries. In this role, you will sell and service group sales accounts, generate new ideas to drive ticket sales, and perform basic office functions as needed. In addition to Valkyries home games, this position will be tasked with selling group tickets for select non-Valkyries events that are held at Chase Center throughout the calendar year. To be successful, you will thrive in a high pressure and fast-paced environment to deliver successful sales results. This position will report to the Director, Ticketing.

This is an excellent opportunity to share your expertise while learning more about this growing sports and entertainment organization that values your initiative and dedication!

This is a full-time position based onsite in Oakland with frequent travel to San Francisco for games, events, and meetings.

Key Responsibilities

• Actively pursue new business and decipher ways to acquire leads
• Meet and exceed weekly and monthly sales goals
• Contribute toward group ticket sales for Valkyries basketball games and non-Valkyries events at Chase Center
• Make phone calls from provided lists to existing clients and target demographics to sell group tickets and programs
• Maintain records of all group ticket customers
• Provide memorable service to clients (current and new)
• Other duties as assigned

Required Experience and Skills

• Bachelor’s degree or a related field
• 1-2 years of sales experience, preferably in the sports and entertainment industry
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and Ticketmaster Archtics
• Ability to build positive working relationships with clients and peers at all levels within the organization and community
• Excellent written and verbal communication, service and resolution skills; outstanding telephone etiquette
• Ability to balance multiple projects at once in a fast-paced work environment
• Desire to learn; open to feedback

Time Commitment

• Flexible schedule with the ability to work nights, weekends and holidays as needed

Physical Demands

• Able to push/pull/carry and lift up to 20 lbs.
• Able to climb stairs and sit/turn/bend/stand for long periods of time

Compensation

• $18.67 per hour + Commission
• Comprehensive Medical, Dental and Vision benefits for employees and dependents
• Employer 401K match
• Vacation and generous paid time off plan for pregnancy and parental leaves

 

Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.

 Golden State Valkyries is an equal opportunity employer.

We will ensure that qualified applicants with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment.

Want to learn more about who we are and what we value? Visit www.warriors.com/employment

 

 

 

 

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