Revenue Graduate Associate

Summary

Are you ready to join the PROS? The Detroit Pistons Rotational Opportunity is a nine-month graduate rotational program focused on developing well rounded talent through an immersive learning experience!

As the Revenue Graduate Associate, you will learn the core proficiencies of corporate partnerships and group sales throughout our Graduate Associate rotational program!Associates will spend 4 - 5 months in two different departments throughout their vertical focus. We are seeking a team member with a positive, upbeat outlook that can lead and connect with a diverse population!

Here at the Detroit Pistons, we are focused on equality for all. We work collaboratively to foster a diverse and inclusive work environment that celebrates our differences while driving innovation and equity. Creating impactful experiences on and off the court is what we do - and ensuring that everyone has a voice is how we do it.

What you’ll be doing:

Corporate Partnerships

• Assists Engagement team members with the day-to-day operations to fulfill partnership agreement elements.
• Assist with monitoring and supplying sports business news, trends, and corporate activity that will help build prospect and partner relationships.
• Game Day Preparation - Prepare the Partnership Court Report and schedule meetings with the Engagement team to review prior to each home game.
• Assists with partner activations and events both onsite and offsite.
• Assists with game day activations and ensure all elements of the activations are collected and organized prior to the start of the specified game. Fulfill other game day duties as assigned.

Group Sales

• Developing and prospecting potential ticketing initiatives, packages, or theme nights.
• Facilitating pregame, in-game, and postgame group sales events and fan experiences.
• Contribute to execution of the Pistons Season Ticket Member Rewards Platform.
• Work along side Pistons DET Managerial Developmental program to gain insights on Ticket Sales Department leadership strategies.

What we’re looking for:

• Bachelor's degree required from a college or university in related field (preferred)
• Relevant work experience related to the Corporate Partnerships, or Group Sales departments
• Sales experience
• Ability to be onsite M-F, holidays, weekends, and nights as needed
• Must be proficient in Microsoft Office suite.
• Creativity to develop new or outstanding sales initiatives that can drive ticket sales.
• Customer service skills or experience
• Must be able to multi-task in a fast-paced environment
• Strong communication and display critical thinking skills
• Self-improver, possess a positive attitude and eagerness to learn

Covid-19

The Detroit Pistons organization is committed to providing a safe and healthy workplace. To safeguard our employees and their families, our visitors, and the broader community from COVID-19, and in consideration of recommendations from public health authorities and our medical advisors, we require that all Pistons employees be fully vaccinated against COVID-19. We will consider requests for exemptions to accommodate individuals who cannot be vaccinated due to a medical condition or sincerely held religious belief, practice, or observance.

We are 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.