What are the responsibilities and job description for the Group Sales Representative position at Hagerstown Flying Box Cars?
Company Overview:
The Flying Boxcars play at Meritus Park in Hagerstown, Maryland. The locally owned, state-of-the-art facility was named the 2024 and 2025 ‘Ballpark of the Year’ in the Atlantic League of Professional Baseball, celebrating its 27th anniversary this year. The ownership of Downtown Baseball LLC is dedicated to the revitalization of downtown Hagerstown and providing the community a place to live, work and play. The organization is looking for dedicated and hard-working individuals to join the Flying Boxcars team and be part of an amazing process in creating memories for all of Hagerstown and the surrounding communities.
Position Overview:
Position Overview:
· Assist in managing preparation for all group and picnic areas.
· Become well-versed with the ticketing system, ticket prices, ballpark, and hospitality inventory.
· Utilize a ticket system to sell tickets for individuals, ticket packages, group menus, and group outings.
· Work with department managers on Tickets and Food & Beverage to ensure each group’s information is accurate for each event.
· Communicate with group leaders to ensure fulfillment and customer satisfaction
· Assist Sales Staff in preparing and executing all group events.
· Provide operations support to the Ticket, Group Sales, and Food & Beverage Departments.
· Assist in setting up and necessary stocking of group and picnic areas for all games and events
· Represent the organization at community events
· Work all Flying Boxcars home games and ballpark events
· Perform additional duties assigned by supervisors
Other duties as assigned by department managers.
Requirements:
A four–year college degree is strongly preferred (Sport Management, Marketing, Business, Communications or another related field). Ability to maintain flexible hours, including but not limited to, normal business hours, nights, weekends, and some holidays. Must provide own transportation. Ability to stand for long periods, be able to lift up to 50 lbs., and be outdoors during the Spring and Summer months.
A four–year college degree is strongly preferred (Sport Management, Marketing, Business, Communications or another related field). Ability to maintain flexible hours, including but not limited to, normal business hours, nights, weekends, and some holidays. Must provide own transportation. Ability to stand for long periods, be able to lift up to 50 lbs., and be outdoors during the Spring and Summer months.
Qualifications:
* Self-motivated and hard-working
* Current Driver’s License
* A responsible individual with sound judgment
* Team Player who must work well in a team setting and individually
* Ability to handle a fast-paced environment
* This position requires the candidate to have administrative skills, such as using Excel and Microsoft Office Products
* Candidate must be able to work long hours including weekends in the height of the season.
* Candidate must be able to stand, walk, reach with arms and hands, climb, balance, stoop, bend, lift, push, pull, kneel, or crouch for long periods
* Candidate must be able to handle weather-related elements such as rain and heat
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.