What are the responsibilities and job description for the Vice President, Ticketing - Sales and Management position at Forward Madison FC?
Position: Vice President, Ticketing - Sales and Management
Reports to: Chief Operating Officer
Responsibilities
Reports to: Chief Operating Officer
Responsibilities
- Oversee ticketing strategy for Forward Madison FC and Rally Madison FC through pricing, sales strategies and premium and group offerings.
- Lead and develop the ticket sales team, including direct oversight and consistent training of sales staff.
- Establish and maintain ticket sales targets, KPIs and frequent reporting that is delivered to the COO and other senior leadership.
- Identify new revenue opportunities across season, group, premium, and single-game sales.
- Manage the department budget and revenue forecasting.
- Develop and execute revenue-driving campaigns across all ticket products.
- Work with COO and senior leadership on new offerings and strategies for premium hospitality across soccer and concert events.
- Lead season ticket strategy with focus on renewals, upsells, and new lead generation.
- Create innovative fan engagement initiatives and ensure exceptional customer service across every touchpoint of the supporter journey.
- Establish and uphold processes and best practices for pipeline management, CRM usage, lead generation, and fulfillment tracking
- Work all Forward Madison FC and Rally Madison FC match days.
- Represent the club at community events, league meetings, and industry functions; host members, groups, and prospects as needed.
- Work cross-functionally with supporting departments (ticket operations, marketing, partnerships, etc.)
- Support department objectives via participation in assigned special projects.
- Be a leader to all interns & seasonal staff members
- Bachelor’s degree or equivalent professional experience.
- 5 years of ticket sales experience in sports or entertainment.
- 3 years of ticket sales management and leadership experience.
- Bilingual in Spanish is preferred.
- A proven track record of achieving and exceeding annual sales goals.
- Strong understanding of solution-based selling.
- Ability to work nights, weekends, and holidays and the event schedule requires.