Description

Become a part of the team behind the team.

As employees of the Portland Trail Blazers at the Rose Quarter, we do more than basketball. We are blazing trails toward winning championships on and off the court.

We are pioneers and innovators. We look for people who push boundaries, who dream, who are committed to inclusivity – who want to contribute to Rip City!

As our Group Sales Account Executive, you play a critical role responsible for soliciting appointments with provided leads in specified territories in order to sell full-season, half-season, mini packages, and group packages to Portland/Vancouver area businesses, organizations, and individuals. Special emphasis on facilitating and promoting the sale of group packages. Our Group Sales Account Executive will also provide the best customer service available for clients – existing ticket holders, prospects, and single-game clients. As well as support all Ticket Sales functions.

DAY-TO-DAY:

• Call new contacts to sell full-season, half-season, and group packages.
• Work with current accounts to service, alter, and satisfy their ticket needs.
• Prospect for new clients.
• Use analytics to cultivate leads, set appointments, and make sales calls.
• Responsible for achieving individual and departmental goals.
• Establish relationships and work closely with internal partners such as Ticket Operations, Game Operations, Fan and Brand Development, and Building Operations.
• Execute fan experience during games.

WE’D LIKE TO HEAR FROM YOU IF YOU HAVE:

• Bachelor's degree (B. A.) from a four-year college or university; or equivalent combination of education and experience
• Experience in sales, preferably within ticket sales.
• Strong customer service skills.
• Ability to problem solve and deliver real-time solutions.
• Strong ability to negotiate.
• Excellent written and verbal communication.
• Ability to work a flexible schedule, including working during nights and weekends.
• Experience with Arctics (Ticketmaster) is preferred.
• Experience with a CRM system is preferred.

Offers of employment are conditional upon the successful results of an individual background check. We consider qualified applicants with criminal histories and review results on an individual basis.

The Portland Trail Blazers at the Rose Quarter embraces diversity and inclusion. We celebrate individual expression and uniqueness on our campus. We do not tolerate harassment or discrimination. We are committed to hiring individuals that reflect the community we serve without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, veteran status, disability, genetic information, or other legally protected characteristics. We are an equal opportunity employer.

We will ensure that individuals 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. Please contact us to request accommodation.

PERKS:

We invest in our employees inside and outside of work. Our benefits package for full-time teammates includes:

• Competitive Healthcare Coverage
• Retirement Plan
• Paid Maternal & Parental Leave
• Flexible Time Off (3 weeks 11 holidays)
• Wellness Perks
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Free Parking Discounted Mass Transit Passes
• Discounted & Complimentary Tickets
• Ongoing Learning & Development
• Daily Free Lunch