Account Executive, Youth Sports

Minnesota Timberwolves•Minneapolis, MN

8d•Hybrid

About The Position

The Account Executive, Youth Sports is responsible for developing and executing sales strategies focused on engaging youth sports organizations, teams, and families with the Minnesota Timberwolves and Lynx. This role drives revenue growth through group ticket sales, youth sports partnerships, and all other ticketing products. The Account Executive collaborates with the Director of Group Events to deliver exceptional experiences that foster lifelong fan relationships and support organizational goals.

Requirements

Proven success in sales, preferably with experience in youth sports, group sales, or general ticket sales.
Strong relationship-building and networking skills within youth sports or related communities.
Excellent communication and presentation skills, with the ability to engage diverse audiences.
Ability to develop and execute strategic sales plans that drive revenue growth.
Experience managing sales pipelines, tracking metrics, and reporting results.
Highly organized with strong project management and time management abilities.
Creative thinker with the ability to develop tailored sales packages and incentives.
Comfortable working independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced, team-oriented environment.
Passion for youth sports, sales, and client engagement.
Proficiency with CRM software and Microsoft Office Suite
2+ years of sales or business development experience, preferably with a focus on youth sports, group sales, or general ticket sales.
Bachelor’s degree or equivalent combination of education and experience is preferred.

Nice To Haves

Familiarity with youth sports organizations and community networks is a plus.

Responsibilities

Develop and implement comprehensive sales strategies targeting youth sports organizations, leagues, schools, and families to increase ticket sales and attendance.
Build and maintain strong relationships with youth sports partners, coaches, administrators, and community leaders.
Coordinate group ticket sales efforts for youth teams, camps, and events, including special promotions and game-day experiences.
Manage the sales pipeline, track performance metrics, and provide regular reporting to leadership on progress and opportunities.
Plan and execute outreach events, presentations, and sales calls to generate new business and expand youth sports partnerships.
Strong communication with client base to ensure experience expectations are relayed correctly and delivered upon to exceed client expectations.
Develop creative sales packages and prospecting events that are tailored to youth sports customers.
Lead contract negotiations and maintain accurate records of agreements and transactions.
Monitor industry trends, competitor activity, and community needs to identify new sales opportunities.
Represent the Minnesota Timberwolves and Lynx professionally at community events, youth sports tournaments, and networking opportunities.
Support internal cross-departmental collaboration to maximize impact of youth sales efforts.
Maintain a customer-focused approach to build loyalty and satisfaction among youth sports partners and families.