Account Executive, Track Group Sales

NASCAR•Ridgeway, VA

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Martinsville Speedway is currently seeking a highly motivated, coachable, and passionate individual to join the team as a Group Sales Account Executive tasked with driving group sales ticket revenue. The role involves generating new sales revenue through prospecting, cold calling, and in-person appointments, as well as nurturing existing relationships to maximize client spend and repeat business. The Account Executive will also be responsible for assisting in the creation and implementation of new sales concepts and ensuring the successful execution of group sales events.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree (B. A.) from four-year college or university; or one to two years related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
Minimum one (1) year of sales experience, preferably in a sports sales environment
Strong verbal, written, interpersonal and presentation skills
Comfortable making cold calls on the phone
Comfortable making face to face sales presentations
Strong organizational, time management, and problem-solving skills
Ability to function in a fast-paced environment, handle multiple projects simultaneously and adhere to deadlines
Proficiency with Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook, Teams, PowerPoint)
Must have a valid driver’s license
Regularly required to sit, stand, walk, talk, hear, reach, use hands to feel and handle, ability to lift 20 pounds and see including close vision
Must be able to work a flexible schedule including early mornings, days, evenings, overnight, weekends, holidays, extended (long) workdays and extended numbers of days. (Race events)

Nice To Haves

Previous CRM and ticketing platforms (Ticketmaster) experience a plus

Responsibilities

Generate new sales revenue through prospecting, cold calling and in-person appointments
Proactively seek new leads through referrals, networking, and prospecting businesses and organizations
Maintain a 60-80 call per day volume as well as an aggressive meetings schedule
Set appointments with key decision makers in the community to assess the opportunity to develop and grow opportunities
Responsible for the growth of existing relationships in order for the client to maximize spend and generate repeat business
Renew and provide enhanced opportunities and/or experiences to existing group sales customers
Assist with the creation, development and implementation of new concepts designed to generate new sales revenue streams
Meet and exceed weekly, monthly, and yearly sales goals
Maintain accurate and detailed records of all current clients and prospects within our CRM system
Provide superior customer service to clients and prospects both in-person and over the phone
Execute group sales set up, execution and delivery of client services on race day
Other duties as assigned