Overview

To manage, supervise and coordinate the activities and operations of the Group Sales Department for Blue FCU Arena; complete oversight of The Home Run Bar & Grill sales and booking; and to provide highly responsible staff assistance to higher-level management staff. Hourly plus commision. 

This role will pay a salary of $19.23 to $24.04.

For FT roles: Benefits: Health, Dental and Vision insurance, 401(k) savings plan, 401(k) matching, and paid time off (vacation days, sick days, and 11 holidays).

Responsibilities

• Manage, implement, and execute all goals, objectives, policies, and priorities of all Group Sales programs and activities
• Assist the Director of Booking with the sales team efforts at the facility
• Develop and implement event group sales plans
• Track and manage daily, weekly, monthly sales reports and provide regular updates to management team
• Create sales goals, on a per event basis, for Group Sales department & Event Rental Spaces
• Plan and coordinate special events for businesses, fans, and all applicable customers
• Qualify contacts and large groups through e-mail database system
• Foster and develop new qualified client relationships
• Handle day-to-day group sales & arena sales operations: fielding inbound calls, conducting outbound call blocks, and scheduling off site meetings with clients
• Process all group ticket orders via AXS ticketing system
• Develop strategy, coordinate bookings, and execute contracts for a variety of user groups (internal and external) for facility events occurring inside The Home Run Bar & Grill
• Perform other duties and responsibilities as assigned

Qualifications

• College Degree from an accredited college or university with major course work in Marketing, Public Relations, Communications, Hospitality/Sports Management, Business or a related field is preferred
• Prior sales experience preferred
• Intermediate knowledge of social media platforms
• Working knowledge of Word, Excel and PowerPoint
• Previous event or entertainment marketing experience a plus
• Excellent writing and verbal communication skills
• Well organized with ability to prioritize and handle multiple assignments
• Flexible-must be available to work evenings, weekends, and all event days as assigned
• Team player who is creative and a proactive problem solver
• Ticketing experience preferred, but not required
• Ability to travel as required
• Willingness to work the hours necessary to meet sales goals