Account Executive, Ticket Sales - University of Oklahoma

Learfield • Norman, OK

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About The Position

The Account Executive, Ticket Sales at the University of Oklahoma is responsible for driving ticket sales for football and women's basketball events. This role is crucial for maximizing attendance and revenue for the university's athletic programs. The position involves engaging with current and potential customers, building relationships, and achieving sales goals in a fast-paced environment.

Requirements

• 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
• Provide superior customer service to clients throughout the season

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor's Degree or equivalent work experience
• Demonstrate a proven track record in sales and building quality relationships
• History of success in ticket sales preferably with a major Division 1 university or professional sports

Responsibilities

• Sell Football and Women's Basketball Season Tickets, Corporate Packages, Partial Plans, Group Tickets, and other Ticket products
• Call current and past customers and cold-call new sales leads to generate sales
• Contact area businesses and individuals via phone, in-person appointments and networking events to sell season tickets, corporate, partial plans and group ticket plans
• Work all home games, performing various ticket sales and service duties throughout the game
• Build relationships to provide repeat business and excellent customer service
• Achieve and exceed weekly, monthly and annual sales goals established by management
• Act proactively to create opportunities for new business with existing customers

Benefits

• Medical
• Dental
• Vision
• Health Savings Account
• Life Insurance
• Flexible Paid Time Off (including Parental Leave)
• Paid Holidays
• 401(k)
• Short/Long Term Disability

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Industry: Performing Arts, Spectator Sports, and Related Industries
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree