Sr. Coordinator, Ticket Operations

The Seattle Mariners Baseball Club•Seattle, WA

9d•$28 - $31

About The Position

This role is a part of the one-year Mariners Development Program that provides training, mentorship and professional development. The projected end date is December 2026. Top performing Ticket Operations Coordinators are considered for available opportunities upon completion of the program. Work in conjunction with Ticket Operations Managers and Directors to support high-level club ticketing initiatives and business strategies, ensuring implementation of best practices for consistent policies, procedures, programs, customer service, communication and experience across all ticketing platforms.

Requirements

College graduate from a four-year college/university with a desire to learn and achieve in a highly competitive environment. Equivalent, relevant work experience may be considered in lieu of formal education, if approved by management.
Previous customer service experience including demonstrated ability to take decisive action and quickly resolve customer issues, problem solve, troubleshoot and answer questions. Customer advocate who goes above and beyond to create customer delight.
Coachable team player with a positive attitude and strong will to succeed.
Exhibits effective listening skills and builds positive relationships with all team members, vendors, and guests. Is diplomatic, tactful, and professional in all forms of communication. Fluent in English; bilingual skills are a plus.
Proficient in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook). Ability and desire to learn new technologies across various platforms within the Mariners Front Office and customer ecosystems.
Must be dependable and reliable to report to work on-time when scheduled and work in assigned area independently.
Authentic and Aware: Exemplifies the highest standards of professionalism and ethics, demonstrating a dedication to doing the right thing and treating everyone with respect. Is self-aware and open to feedback, ability to speak the truth with a positive intent, foster a culture of honesty and builds trust with the team. Commitment to the organization's mission is evident in both words and actions, aligned to actively contribute to the fulfillment of organizational goals.
Communicate and Collaborate: Values others and their views, actively engaging and partnering with team members. Seeks clarity and shares information transparently, fostering a collaborative environment while influencing others and aligning support. Excels in seeking out and leveraging the right resources, engaging in teamwork with a positive and productive approach. Whether verbally or in writing, communicates in a clear and constructive manner, contributing to an engaged and efficient workplace.
Execute with Purpose: Takes action and demonstrates accountability, leading with a sense of urgency and dedication to achieving results. Sets and meets challenging expectations for themselves and others, making timely, data-driven decisions and taking ownership of outcomes. Approachable, engaged, and committed; sets a positive tone and cares deeply about the organization. Manages time, priorities, and resources effectively, aiming for and achieving excellence.
Adapt and Innovate: Acts boldly, fosters innovation, and supports transformational change. Leveraging analysis and insights, develops new directions and solutions, identifying opportunities for improvement and displaying a commitment to fixing them. With an ongoing commitment to learning and self-development, overcomes challenges constructively and adjusts effectively to shifting priorities and rapid change. This approach contributes to a dynamic work environment focused on progress and continuous improvement.
Ability to work flexible hours including evenings, weekends, some holidays and event nights, prior to gate opening through closing of the facility.
Must be able to stand and/or sit for duration of shift.
Must have functional manual dexterity to manage Point of Sale systems and technological devices.

Nice To Haves

Prior experience working with ticketing software in a live entertainment environment and/or experience/skills in staff supervision, mentoring and team building a plus.

Responsibilities

Assist Manager of Ticket Operations with gameday responsibilities including, but not limited to, supervision of event staff, game related reporting and addressing ticket-specific issues relating to ticket scanning around the ballpark.
Point of Contact for seasonal event staff. Maintain communication and training of ticketing policies and procedures throughout the season.
Assist in creating all aspects of ticketing events and offers using Ticketmaster software, both in Host and Archtics, including building the event, set price codes, inventory allocation and testing.
Provide reports to relevant departments as assigned.
Serve as an expert to all stakeholders on ticket office policies and procedures.
Assist Ticket Sales department with processing of Season Tickets, Groups and Suite Sales in a fast-paced, high-volume environment.
Troubleshoot Ticketmaster Account Manager, the MLB Ballpark App and other fan-facing software.
Using Microsoft Dynamics 365 CRM and Archtics ticketing system, maintain electronic records of all customer interactions. Demonstrate the ability to navigate and successfully use all job-related systems.
Activate and redeem gift card orders in a timely fashion. Fulfill gift card reporting as needed.
Deliver exceptional and professional levels of service while representing the organization in a positive manner.
Receive inbound phone calls and e-mails. Resolve customer inquiries, effectively communicating solutions in a professional and timely manner.
Integrate and test new technological developments into current processes.
Support high-level club initiatives and business strategies and make actionable and insightful recommendations for new products and enhancements.
Will perform other duties as assigned.