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Denver Outlaws Lacrosse

TICKET SALES

Job Title: Ticket Sales Account Executive

The Denver Outlaws of Major League Lacrosse are seeking a goal driven, high-energy, highly-motivated, competitive account executive who wants to build a career in the sports industry. This account executive position is responsible for generating revenue through the sale of season and group tickets. 

The selected candidate will work directly with the Director of Ticket Sales and have access to the necessary materials required to assist with the closing of sales to a wide range of targets.  This is a full time sales position.

Submit resume and cover letter to jason.delp@denveroutlaws.com

RESPONSIBILITIES/DUTIES:
• Generate new business revenue through a mixture of methods, including cold calls, face to face appointments, outside events and networking
• Achieve established sales goals
• Conduct 80 - 100 new business calls on a daily basis
• Organize own call lists to complete follow up calls and e-mails in addition to new business calls
• Perform face to face sales presentations with new prospects
• Develop relationships by calling on self-generated leads and lists provided of former customers
• Establish professional relationships with emphasis on generating referrals and repeat business
• Responsible for maintaining and servicing specific accounts. Provide service to all ticket holders on a day to day basis
•Attend outside community, lacrosse and networking events
• Coordinate and execute game day events for group and season ticket holders

QUALIFICATIONS:
• Bachelors Degree
• 1-2 years ticket sales experience in sports industry
• Excellent and friendly phone presence
• Professional appearance to conduct face to face business meetings
• Goal driven and high energy
• Highly competitive
• Computer efficient
• Ability to work well as needed on a team or individually
• Motivated to succeed in sports industry
• Ability to follow direction
• Excellent oral and written communication skills
• Willingness to work evenings, weekends, and holidays

Competency: To perform the job successfully, an individual should demonstrate the following competencies:

Customer Service - Responds to requests for service and assistance; Meets commitments.

Oral Communication - Listens and gets clarification; Responds well to questions.

Team Work - Contributes to building a positive team spirit.

Written Communication - Writes clearly and informatively; Varies writing style to meet needs.

Strategic Thinking - Analyzes market and competition.

Dependability - Commits to long hours of work when necessary to reach goals.

Innovation - Meets challenges with resourcefulness; Develops innovative approaches and ideas.

Motivation - Demonstrates persistence and overcomes obstacles.

Planning/Organizing - Prioritizes and plans work activities.                                                          

Qualifications:

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Education/Experience:

Bachelor's degree (B. A.) from four-year College or university; or one to two years related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.

Language Ability:

Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals.  Ability to write routine reports and correspondence.  Ability to speak effectively before groups of customers or employees of organization.

Math Ability:

Ability to calculate figures and amounts such as discounts, interest and commissions.

Reasoning Ability:

Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written or oral form.

Computer Skills:

To perform this job successfully, an individual should have knowledge of Word Processing software.

Certificates and Licenses:

No certifications needed

Supervisory Responsibilities:

This job has no supervisory responsibilities.

Work Environment:

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently exposed to outdoor weather conditions. The noise level in the work environment is usually quiet to moderate.

Physical Demands:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision and peripheral vision. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to stand; walk; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms and talk or hear.

 

 

Job Title: Marketing and Ticket Sales Internship 2012

The Denver Outlaws marketing and ticket sales departments are now accepting intern applications for 2012.  Please note the Outlaws are currently only accepting applicants who will be receiving school credit for this internship.  This is a non-paid internship.

If you are eligible to receive school credit, please submit your resume and cover letter to samantha.roman@denveroutlaws.com

This position will run from: January, 2012 – May, 2012

The Denver Outlaws are currently seeking Marketing and Ticket Sales interns who will focus on marketing, community relations, event planning and ticket sales.  The Marketing and Ticket Sales interns will learn the sales process and utilize those skills by picking up the phone and making calls to ticket leads. They will also assist with the Outlaws’ Reading Program, grass-roots marketing campaigns and sponsorships.

 Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Learn ticket sales process
• Assist with marketing and promotional campaigns
• Assist ticket department with season ticket holder mailings and renewals
• Creating and maintaining ticket department databases and spreadsheets
• Maintain an organized profile of clients and prospects
• Develop and implement programs for lead generation
• Provide customer service and implement customer relations programs both on and off site
• Assist the sales and marketing staff in regard to their operational duties
• Create website and social media content
• Plan and execute grass-roots marketing campaigns
• Coordinate  the Outlaws’ community programs such as the Reading Program, lacrosse camps and workshops
• Schedule and coordinate player appearances
• Perform all other duties as assigned

 Qualifications and Requirements:

• Work 20-25 hours a week in the Outlaws office, some nighttime/weekend work required
• Exceptional work ethic, strong desire to succeed, professionalism, and a passion for the sports industry, specifically ticket sales and marketing
• Must be proficient in Excel, Word and Outlook
• Display strong communication and interpersonal skills
• Show initiative and be a self-starter
• Possess creative and strategic thinking skills
• Strong writing skills required
• Must have valid driver’s license and be able to attend multiple events outside of the office during the weekday, evenings and weekends