Account Executive - Service - University of California , Berkeley

Learfield • Berkeley, CA

56d

About The Position

Learfield Amplify represents over 40 collegiate athletic departments, professional sports teams and related industry organizations nationwide, with more than 200 on-site sales personnel dedicated to serving these respective relationships. The company delivers a total revenue solution through staff development, high-value expertise, and engaged fan relationships. As the sports industry and fan behavior continues to evolve, Learfield Amplify also remains at the forefront of business intelligence through many of its national relationships as well as with Fanbase, powered by Learfield, leading to increased revenues for teams across the country. As the exclusive outbound sales arm for the University, the Service team manages many of the service efforts for the Athletic Department. As a member of the team, we provide fans, partners, businesses, and constituents of the University with access to all opportunities to engage through ticket sales, and where applicable, development, premium seating, facility tours, and other revenue opportunities. This process ultimately provides experiences to grow involvement and revenue generation across the board while integrating fully within the department and the community. Learfield Amplify is actively seeking a Account Executive – Service. Our highly valued Account Executives are a critical piece of our puzzle! Without their contributions, the property could not deliver on its commitments. The goal is to facilitate the school’s outreach and revenue generation to maximize and help the University grow in attendance and revenue. If you enjoy working in a fast-paced, dynamic team environment and have prior ticket sales experience, we want to meet you!

Requirements

• Previous sales or customer service experience.
• Demonstrate a proven track record in sales and building quality relationships
• Have a friendly and professional telephone manner
• Strong desire to learn about our business and grow your professional career
• Effectively express ideas verbally and in writing
• Independently take action beyond what is called for
• Be able to generate original and imaginative solutions to business opportunities
• Demonstrate a positive attitude
• Maintain a flexible work schedule

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent work experience
• Experience with ticketing systems and CRM software such as Salesforce a plus

Responsibilities

• Generating revenue through ticket sales, new donor acquisition, customer service, hospitality and other revenue generating opportunities
• Manage a book of accounts for Football and Men’s/Women’s Basketball
• Build relationships to provide repeat business and excellent customer service
• Act proactively to create opportunities for new business with existing customers
• Provide superior customer service to clients throughout the season
• Collaborate with various departments on campus
• Miscellaneous duties as assigned by Director

Benefits

• Learfield offers a full spectrum of benefits for eligible employees including Medical, Dental, Vision, Health Savings Account, Life Insurance and Other Insurance Plans, Flexible Paid Time Off (minimum 10+ days annually), including Parental Leave, 20 Paid Holidays, 401(k) + Match, and Short/Long Term Disability.
• Leave benefits are consistent with state and local laws, including the Colorado Health Families and Workplaces Act.
• Learfield is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We provide equal employment opportunities to applicants and employees without regard to race; color; sex; gender identity; sexual orientation; religious practices and observances; national origin; pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions; status as a protected veteran or spouse/family member of a protected veteran; or disability.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Number of Employees: 1,001-5,000 employees