Who we are:

The mission of the New Orleans Saints and New Orleans Pelicans is to be #1 in everything we do and to be a global brand to all of our fans. We take pride in the growth and success of the entire Gulf Coast region and are committed to leveraging our resources and goodwill to foster meaningful change for the greater good of society and our community. We celebrate individuality and value all identities and experiences, and value the perspectives of our team members. Our team members are integral to our success, and we stand beside them through success and hardship. We make it a priority to make all team members feel included and their opinions be heard. Together, we win!

Who you are:

You want to be part of a team that values community, integrity, excellence, and an organization where people come first and are celebrated. You love the industry of sports, and are excited by the potential of working for two major leagues, the NFL and the NBA. You understand and appreciate that New Orleans is a unique city with so much to offer, and you want to be a part of the vibrant community that wants to see it’s teams be the best. You are passionate, driven, and ready to work hard and have fun.

Position Summary:

Are you ready for an exciting career in the sport industry!? In this role you will be working for both the National Basketball Association (NBA) and the National Football League (NFL)! Inside Sales Associates are responsible for selling a wide range of ticket packages for both the New Orleans Pelicans (NBA) and the New Orleans Saints (NFL). Products range from season tickets, luxury suites, group plans and possible sponsorship sales. This is an 10-month sales development program. Throughout this entry level program our focus will be centered around training and development as we are committed to crafting the sport industries next class of top level sales professionals.

This temporary position is based in the New Orleans, LA area, and will run from July 8, 2024 – April 30, 2025.

What you will be doing:

• Generate revenue by cold calling individuals and companies to set up face-to-face appointments and finalize sales of Saints Suites, Pelicans Suites, Season Tickets, Partial Season Tickets, Group Tickets, and Mini Packages
• Ability to work as a collaborative group
• Complete at least 100 outbound phone calls per day with the goal of establishing a face to face appointments at the Ochsner Sports Performance Center
• Meet and exceed weekly and monthly sales goals that are built by the team
• Provide excellent customer service by ensuring prompt and thorough responses for all inbound and outbound communication
• Outstanding interpersonal and time management skills with the ability to multitask and execute in a timely manner
• Professionally aggressive and competitive approach to the selling process

What you’ll bring:

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited College or University required
• Must be flexible with the ability to adapt in a fast pace work environment with meaningful demands and frequent changes
• Must possess a professional attitude and has the ability to get along with all levels of the organization and outside contacts
• Attend 75% of both Pelicans & Saints Home games to ensure phenomenal customer service to all clients and fans
• Ability to communicate efficiently and effectively – both verbal and written
• Must work nights, weekends, and holidays, as the event calendar requires
• Balance customer interaction using Microsoft Dynamics CRM
• Run available ticket inventory using SRO Ticketing System
• Other duties as assigned by the Inside Sales Manager

What we offer:

• Medical Insurance Options
• 401K Program with Company Contribution
• Paid Holidays
• Wellness Program and Gym Membership