Sales Associate - Philadelphia 76ers

Harris Blitzer Sports & Entertainment • Camden, NJ

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About The Position

The Sales Associate position with the Philadelphia 76ers offers an entry-level opportunity for individuals to learn the business side of professional sports. This role emphasizes training and development through personalized coaching, aiming to build a strong foundation for a successful career in sports ticket sales.

Requirements

• Undergraduate degree in business, sales, marketing, sports management, or a similar concentration preferred.
• Excellent relationship building and interpersonal skills.
• Excellent communication and presentation skills, both written and oral.
• Extremely coachable and eager to learn every day.
• Highly motivated individuals with a strong desire to build a career in the sports business.
• Eligibility to work in the United States.

Responsibilities

• Sell a full menu of ticket products for the Philadelphia 76ers, including full and partial season ticket packages, group tickets, and hospitality packages.
• Make cold calls from lists of area companies to sell ticket packages.
• Utilize social selling tools to generate new lead sources.
• Proactively create opportunities for new business through upselling and referrals from existing clients.
• Contact past customers to generate new ticket sales.
• Effectively follow up with clients and prospective clients to build relationships and meet customer service requirements.
• Handle incoming sales calls from prospective clients for all ticket sales products.
• Conduct in-arena appointments and tours of the Wells Fargo Center to assist in closing new business.
• Work different events and games as assigned to support ticket sales efforts.

Benefits

• Medical/Dental/Vision/Flexible Spending Accounts (all LGBT friendly)
• Pretax Transportation Benefit
• Generous parental leave policies
• 401K (100% up to 5% is matched, after 1 year of service)
• Unlimited Paid Time Off
• 13 Paid Holidays
• ½ Day Summer Fridays
• Complimentary or Discounted Sports & Concert Tickets
• On Site Fitness Rooms
• Other League & Partner Discounts

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree