What are the responsibilities and job description for the Sales Associate position at Virginia Neptunes Basketball Club?
Sales Associate
Virginia Neptunes Basketball Team
About the Virginia Neptunes
The Virginia Neptunes are seeking a motivated, energetic, and relationship-driven Sales Associate to join our growing basketball organization. This role is ideal for someone who is passionate about sports, enjoys connecting with people, and is excited to help build a strong fan and community presence across Virginia.
Position Summary
The Sales Associate will support ticket sales, group sales, sponsorship outreach, and fan engagement efforts for the Virginia Neptunes. This position plays an important role in generating revenue, building relationships with local businesses and community groups, and creating a positive experience for fans, partners, and supporters.
Key Responsibilities
- Sell sponsorship packages and floor seats
- Identify and contact prospective fans, businesses, schools, youth programs, and community organizations
- Assist with sponsorship sales outreach and partnership development
- Maintain accurate records of leads, calls, emails, meetings, and sales activity
- Provide excellent customer service to ticket buyers, fans, and partners
- Represent the Virginia Neptunes at games, community events, networking events, and promotional appearances
- Support game-day sales initiatives, fan engagement activities, and ticketing operations
- Help develop creative sales ideas to increase attendance and strengthen community support
- Work closely with the front office team to meet individual and team sales goals
Qualifications
- Strong communication, customer service, and interpersonal skills
- Comfortable making phone calls, sending emails, and meeting with potential customers
- Positive attitude with a strong work ethic and willingness to learn
- Interest in basketball, sports business, sales, or community engagement
- Ability to work flexible hours, including evenings, weekends, and game days
- Previous sales, customer service, sports, or event experience is preferred
- Basic computer skills and the ability to use sales tracking tools or spreadsheets
Ideal Candidate
The ideal candidate is outgoing, organized, confident, and excited to help grow the Virginia Neptunes brand. They should be comfortable starting conversations, building relationships, and working in a fast-paced sports environment.
Compensation
This is a 1099 position and is commission based only. Compensation is earned through successful sales of sponsorship packages, floor seats, and other approved revenue opportunities.
How to Apply
Interested candidates should submit a resume and brief cover letter explaining their interest in the Sales Associate position with the Virginia Neptunes.
Virginia Neptunes Basketball Team
Building community, growing the game, and creating an exciting basketball experience for fans across Virginia.
Compensation Package:
- Commission pay
Work Location: On the road