Account Executive, Group Sales

OEG Inc. • Edmonton, AB

1d • Onsite

About The Position

OEG Sports & Entertainment is seeking to add Account Executives, Group Sales, to their team, focusing on the Edmonton Oilers and Edmonton Oil Kings accounts. This role is primarily responsible for driving revenue through the group sales of ticket packages and specializing in planning, selling, and executing group sales initiatives and experiences for fans.

Requirements

• You understand that the professional sports & entertainment industry often results in odd and unpredictable working hours (evenings, weekends, holidays, etc.).
• Strong relationship building skills, including listening, presenting, written and communication skills
• Must have access to a vehicle and a motor vehicle license for Alberta (or ability to obtain one prior to employment).
• Humility – The ability to work as a productive team member and strive to develop each day
• Desire – The willingness to go above and beyond for clients, teammates and yourself. The will to win.
• Self-Awareness – The ability to understand and appropriately react to the social dynamics of internal interactions and peer-to-peer relations.

Nice To Haves

• You have a passion for sales.
• You are a trusted team player always ready to collaborate and share.
• You are eager to hunt and close new business opportunities.
• You are customer-centric, both internal and external.
• You enjoy working in a competitive and fun sales environment.
• You are both logical and creative when it comes to problem-solving.
• You are a lifelong learner and are eager to teach yourself, and others, new skills.
• Post-Secondary Degree or Diploma in Sports Management or Business is an asset

Responsibilities

• Primarily responsible for Group Ticket Sales for OEG
• Creates and builds relationships with new and existing group sales clients and prospects
• Completes prospect communication via phone calls, emails and social selling techniques
• Plans and executes group sales experiences
• Participates in in-game visits
• Responsible for upselling current clients

Benefits

• 100% Employer Paid Benefits
• RSP Matching Program
• Oilers, Oil Kings, and Live Entertainment Ticket Options
• Healthcare and Lifestyle Spending Account Options
• On-Site Parking and Transit Allowance
• On-Site Gym
• Beautiful Office Space located Downtown Edmonton within Rogers Place – with easy access to the LRT!
• Social Work Culture + Employee Events

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: Associate degree