Position: Director, Premium Sales and Service – Full Time/Exempt

Department: Ticket Sales

Reports to: Vice President, Ticket Sales & Service

Location: Tempe, AZ (On Site)

Cardinals Organizational Summary:

The Arizona Cardinals Football Club is a professional football team within the National Football League (NFL). The Cardinals compete in the National Football Conference (NFC) West division and call State Farm Stadium in Glendale their home stadium.

As one of the oldest pro football franchises in the U.S., the Cardinals Club has established itself as a sport and cultural hallmark within Arizona, developing a family-oriented culture that strives to be a championship team on the field, in the community, and as an organization. Over the years, the organization not only continues to grow its fanbase and reach within the local community but also prides itself in maintaining a diverse and dedicated workforce.

If you want to join an organization that values safety, courtesy, efficiency, experience, diversity, and longevity, we would love for you to join our team. Learn more about the Arizona Cardinals and see what’s happening here.

Job Summary:

The Arizona Cardinals are looking for dynamic and results-driven Director of Premium Sales and Service to join our team. Located in in the picturesque state of Arizona, this role offers a unique opportunity to work at one of the most exciting organizations in the NFL. The Arizona Cardinals joined the NFL as a charter member in 1920, which makes us the oldest continuously run professional football franchise in the US.

The Director of Premium Sales and Service main responsibilities will center around leading a sales team to achieve revenue expectations from various premium products: suites, lofts, and club seats. Leadership responsibilities will include campaign management, training/coaching, assisting sales presentations, pricing strategy input, and marketing/lead generation. This role will not have their own individual sales quota; however, they are encouraged to assist in closing deals.

Primary Job Duties:

The Director, Premium Sales and Service will have the daily responsibilities including, without the limitation the following:

Create and run sales campaigns that generate opportunities for the sales team to drive revenue
Assist in pricing & sales strategy discussions that include benefits & amenities, and long-term COI achievement
Set standards of accountability for the sales team to thrive with purposeful activity
Assist sales team in selling multi-year suite and loft agreements to high-net-worth individuals and key decision makers of businesses via face-to-face appointments, presentations, and sales calls
Other duties as assigned

Qualifications/Requirements

Education: Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university, or equivalent experience
Experience: Proven track record of 3-4 years spent successfully leading suite/premium sales teams
Experience with running marketing campaigns and turning warm leads into results
Planning, scheduling, and executing face to face sales events
Experience tracking communications and correspondence with clients using a CRM system
Executing a training and development program for sales team
Ability to present sales material to large groups of clients or partners
Strong communication skills, both verbal and written, and exceptional interpersonal skills
Excellent organization skills and attention to detail
Proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook
Must be able to work non-traditional hours, including evenings, weekends, and holiday

Cardinals Benefits/Perks Summary:

The Arizona Cardinals Football Club has developed a comprehensive benefits package that provides economic and inclusive benefits to full-time employees. The Cardinals benefits offer care, protection, and support for employees and their loved ones. The Cardinals organization encourages an environment that is conducive to living a healthy, productive, and flexible lifestyle.

Benefits and Perks include, but are not limited to:

Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance options; effective the first day of hire
401 (k) retirement option with employer match contribution
Paid Time Off Accruals (including sick time accruals)
Paid Time Off for most Federal holidays
Time off for Maternity, Paternity, Military, and Bereavement
MDLIVE: 24/7 medical support
Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA) & Health Care Saving Account options
Discounts on Cardinals gear & paraphernalia
Tuition reimbursement & Professional Growth opportunities
Daily free lunch
Complimentary season tickets
Subsidized gym memberships

The Arizona Cardinals Football Club is an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, age, disability, gender identity, marital or veteran status, or any other protected class.