LA Kings - Account Executive, Group Sales
About The Position
The LA Kings are where hockey, culture, and community come together. As one of the most iconic franchises in the NHL, the Kings deliver high‑energy games, unforgettable moments, and a game‑night experience that goes far beyond the ice. Owned by AEG, the LA Kings are powered by teams who bring passion, precision, and pride to everything they do, from game‑day operations and fan experiences to the work that happens behind the scenes. Every role plays a part in creating nights fans remember and a culture that represents Los Angeles. If you want to be part of a team where the work matters on and off the ice, there’s a place for you here. You’re part of what makes it happen.
Requirements
- Extremely proficient in selling group tickets to LA Kings games to various organizations and companies.
- Develop business relationships to gain revenue by selling group tickets to Los Angeles businesses, specific niche communities and community groups for the LA Kings.
- Work during regular office hours and/or event hours including evenings, weekends, and holidays.
- Proactively and efficiently generating new revenue through outbound calls, client meetings, customized emails, prompt responses to inbound calls, team-related events, upselling, cross-selling, and generating referrals.
- Ability to provide an outstanding level of customer service
- Outstanding listening, written, and verbal communication skills
- Quality presentation skills – ability to create, analyze, interpret, and present reports and correspondence
- Highly organized, resourceful, detailed-oriented, quick learner and time management skills
- Ability to professionally communicate and interact with all levels of management
- Proficient with Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook; ability to learn required business systems
- Ability to professionally handle highly sensitive and confidential information
- A minimum education level of: BA/BS Degree (4-year)
- A minimum of 2-4 years of related experience
Nice To Haves
- Knowledge in AXS Back Office, Microsoft Dynamics or other ticketing and CRM software preferred
Responsibilities
- Generate group ticket revenue using all sales methods, including cold calls, face to face appointments, arena tours, prospecting, and networking
- Manage accounts to exceed established sales goals; Conduct high amounts of new business calls daily
- Plan, develop, and execute strategic group sales promotions and theme nights by creating a unique offer and targeted sales campaign to a specific niche group or community.
- Prospecting in order to generate new business relationships; responsible for hosting client meetings and potential client presentations on a regular basis
- Provide prompt, thorough, and courteous responses to all inbound & outbound customer communication – phone calls, emails, mail, etc.; Maintain high level of customer service to existing and new clients
- Perform “game day” responsibilities, including entertaining clients and prospects, as well as working ticket sales booths and tables
- Attend team, community, and other events for purpose of maximizing sales opportunities
- Provide sales reports and contact status back to management on a daily and weekly basis during Goal Setting Meetings
Benefits
- medical
- dental
- vision insurance
- paid holidays
- vacation and sick time
- company paid basic life insurance
- voluntary life insurance
- parental leave
- 401k Plan (with a current employer match of 3%)
- flexible spending and health savings account options
- wellness offerings
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
