What are the responsibilities and job description for the Manager, Premium Sales - Premium Sales & Service position at University Athletic Association and Careers?
The University Athletic Association at the University of Florida is searching for a manager to be responsible for outbound premium ticket sales, premium ticket retention, and new business development. Responsibilities include selling and up-selling premium seat products such as premium season ticket packages, hospitality suites/club options, and single-game premium tickets; providing superior customer service and responsive follow-up to premium prospects, existing premium ticket holders, and inbound/referral calls; and contacting current/past premium clients and qualified sales leads to generate new sales. This position serves as a full-menu seller, proactively driving revenue by selling across all Florida Gators ticketing products and events to maximize overall athletic department revenue.
This position requires the incumbent to make a minimum of twenty-five calls per day; schedule and hold sales appointments; meet or exceed daily, weekly, monthly, and annual sales, productivity, and intangible goals; have strong customer service, communication, and interpersonal skills; be organized, proactive, creative, innovative, and enthusiastic; work independently and as part of a collaborative team; multitask effectively in a fast-paced environment and meet deadlines and quotas; engage effectively with others of diverse cultures or backgrounds; and work a non-standard work week which will include evenings, weekends, and holidays.
This posting will remain open until a qualified candidate is chosen.
Do NOT apply via really button. In order to be considered, you must go through the FloridaGators.com/employment website.
MINIMUM EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS:
Required Qualifications:
- Bachelor's Degree in appropriate area of specialization
- Five years of experience in ticket sales for collegiate or professional sports
Preferred Qualifications:
- Experience selling premium ticket packages and negotiating multi-year commitments
- Experience with Ticketmaster or similar ticketing systems
- Experience with Salesforce CRM
HOW TO APPLY:
Qualified applicants please go to www.FloridaGators.com/employment to apply. For individuals without computer access, stop by the University Athletic Association, Inc. Human Resources offices located on the 2nd floor of the west side of Ben Hill Griffin Stadium.
Interviews may be conducted prior to the closing date, but no offer of employment will be extended until after the position closes. Once an official offer is extended and accepted, the candidate will be required to complete the federal Employment Eligibility Verification Form I-9 and will be contingent on satisfactory background screening results. The candidate will also be required to present acceptable and original documents to prove identity and authorization to work in the United States. The University Athletic Association, Inc. is an at-will employer, a separate company from the University of Florida and not a state employer.
WE ARE PROUD TO BE A DRUG FREE TOBACCO FREE WORKPLACE
Job Type: Full-time
Benefits:
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Relocation assistance
People with a criminal record are encouraged to apply
Work Location: In person