Now Hiring - Minnesota Timberwolves Basketball Limited Partnership - Iowa Ticket Sales Account Executive in Des Moines, IA

Full description of the position

Why Join the Pack?
At this organization, we do things a bit differently. We're not your typical sports franchise pouring all of our focus into the playing stage. We're about uniting together to push the culture forward, challenge the status quo, and accomplish things most didn't think was possible! Whether you're blazing trails in ticket sales, creating for our brands, or using your passion to elevate our vision, your contributions will always shine bright. Together, we are on a journey where chasing greatness is constant and breaking new grounds is a norm.
What would you do? Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals to perform these essential functions:
The primary focus of this position is to develop and nurture client relationships in Des Moines and surrounding areas with focus on selling and servicing Full, Partial and Group Ticket Inventory for the Iowa Wolves.
This job description is not crafted to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time.

Proficiencies or equivalent experiences:
1. Generate new sales revenue in full and partial season membership and group sales by researching individuals, companies, and industries.
2. Make cold calls, attend charity and networking events, generate leads through referrals and engaging with community
3. Create and develop new business by regularly pitching new prospects through in-arena tours, external appointments, phone prospecting and events
4. Provide excellent customer service by creating unique touch points, promptly responding to requests or communications, and establishing dynamic relationships with all customers
5. Service and renew existing full, partial and group ticket accounts, cross selling and upselling when possible.
6. Participate in educational opportunities on Iowa Wolves product offerings, pricing and sales strategies, as well as market trends and industry best practices
7. Work events and games as assigned to support ticket sales efforts and promotional initiatives
8. Regularly produce accurate updates on prospecting activity, sales performance, outside appointment and event recaps
9. Must meet minimum weekly activity expectations in place
10. Document all communications in Client Relationship Management (CRM) system
Experience: Minimum one (1) year of sales experience with collegiate or professional sports is preferred.

Education: Bachelors degree or equivalent combination of education and experience preferred.
Supervisory Responsibility, if any: This position does not have supervisory responsibilities.
Travel: Position may require travel.

Additional information:
COVID-19 Vaccination Policy Proof of completed COVID-19 vaccination and booster will be required prior to your start date.

Work Environment
This job operates in a professional office environment. In addition to working office hours staff may be required to work Timberwolves and Lynx games as well as external events including but not limited to: charity and networking events. Work is both sedentary and active in nature. The working environment is generally favorable, and office lighting and temperature are adequate. Work is generally performed within an office environment with standard office equipment available. This job also operates in a sports arena, which includes bleachers/steps as well as moderate noise levels.

Physical Demands
Work is generally sedentary in nature. 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. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to communicate and exchange information with others both in person and over the telephone. The employee frequently is required to remain in a stationary position, as well as operate computers and other office equipment. Staff will occasionally ascend and descend bleachers/steps and traverse around the arena both on event days and non-event days. Staff will frequently move boxes of merchandise and equipment weighing up to 30 pounds.
EEO Statement
The Minnesota Timberwolves and Lynx are an equal employment opportunity organization.

Our DEI Commitment
Our Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion initiatives reflect our nature as a Pack. Each one is defined by our collective strength and effort to move everyone forward. Through DEI, we speak up against social injustices, marginalization, and oppression, provide equal opportunities, embrace the differences of others, and create an environment where everyone feels accepted and welcome. Together, we empower each other to be champions of change, help put those around us in a position to win and use our voices for good.

As an organization, were proud to commit to accountability, transparency, change, and building DEI into everything we do; because when we do, our community becomes stronger.

E-Verify Statement
We participate in E-Verify and will provide the federal government with your Form I-9 information to confirm that you are authorized to work in the U.S. If E-Verify cannot prove this, we will give you written instructions and an opportunity to contact Department of Homeland Security (DHS) or Social Security Administration (SSA) to resolve the issue before any action might be taken against you, including terminating your employment. Employers can only use E-Verify once you have accepted a job offer and completed the Form I-9.

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