Position: Representative, Sales Development – Full-time/Non-Exempt (Hourly + Commission)

Department: Ticket Sales

Reports to: Manager, Sales Development

Location: Tempe, AZ (In-person)

NOTE: This is a full-time, benefits eligible, in-person position. We are hiring candidates for a Summer 2024 start date. Hybrid or remote options are not available for this role.

NOTE: Applicants must be authorized to work for any employer in the U.S. We are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment Visa at this time.

Cardinals Organizational Summary:

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

As one of the oldest pro football franchises in the U.S., the Club has established itself as a sport and cultural hallmark within Arizona, as well as a trailblazer for diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging (DEIB) initiatives and firsts around the League. Our vision is to build a leading sports organization that competes for championships, drives business results, creates loyal fans, develops proud employees, and inspires hope in our community. We are relentless in our pursuit of greatness on and off the field, while positively impacting our people, our fans, and our community.

If you want to join an organization that values putting the team first, doing what is right, growing with positivity, valuing every voice, while driving performance, 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 a dedicated and passionate Sales Representative 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.

Are you looking to launch your career in sports? Do you want a dynamic, exciting career that’s more than a typical 9-5? The Arizona Cardinals may be the fit for you. We are seeking coachable, fearless, competitive, and confident individuals who are ready to learn, sell, and advance their careers. Our 8–12-month program is focused on building your professional foundation, while learning skills such as sales, customer service, and event planning. This program will allow top performing associates with internal and external opportunities to advance their sports careers.

Primary Job Duties:

The Representative, Sales Development will have the daily responsibilities including (but not limited to) the following:

This position will be focused on driving season ticket revenue through appointment setting and executing sales presentations in a face-to-face format
This role will be held accountable to certain levels of activity and production (calls, emails, texts, appointments, and revenue)
Work scheduled shifts during Arizona Cardinals home games and other required team and/or State Farm Stadium events, activities, functions as required
Maintain records of all potential sales prospects within our CRM system
Other duties as assigned

Qualifications/Requirements

Education: College degree is preferred but not required
Experience: Sports business internship experience preferred
Experience tracking communications and correspondence with clients using a CRM system preferred
High energy and positive attitude
Coachable, assertive, competitive, and reliable
Strong organizational and interpersonal skills
Proficient in Microsoft Office, with a focus on Word, Excel, and PowerPoint

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.