Sales Associate (Term)

OEG Inc. delivers North America’s leading sports and entertainment experiences to connect our fans to their passions. Located in the heart of the ICE District, OEG owns the 5-time Stanley Cup Champion Edmonton Oilers, the WHL’s three-time Memorial Cup Champion Edmonton Oil Kings, and the AHL’s Bakersfield Condors. OEG operates Rogers Place, North America’s premier and most technologically advanced sports and entertainment venue. The 18,647 seat, $480 million arena is among the most technologically enabled sports facilities in North America as well as the first LEED Silver-certified NHL Facility in Canada.

Our vision is to be a Global Leader in Sports & Entertainment. Together, we inspire our fans by connecting them to their passions, which is ours as well! We play hard as a team, and with devoted integrity towards our common purpose. We have commitments to innovation and growth, combined with performance excellence that ensures a fair return on investment. We develop our people to be leaders in our industry, and we invest in our communities. Through our world class talent, we strive to WIN. ON and OFF the ICE.

ROLE SUMMARY

The Sales Associate position is an exciting opportunity for those looking to break into sports sales. This 10-month contract position will not only focus on driving ticket revenue for the Edmonton Oil Kings, but also will provide best-in-class sales training and development through a structured cadence of learning sessions geared at growing both sales and professional skill sets. You will learn the tactical tools necessary to be an elite seller in the sports industry along with the strategic background behind the concepts and direction used in creating packages, pricing and marketing. Showcase your skills, become a top performer and create an opportunity to advance your career into an Account Executive position with the Oilers and Oil Kings.

WHO YOU ARE

• You have a passion for sales;
• You are looking for an opportunity to break into the industry;
• You are hungry to learn and develop your skill set;
• You are a trusted team player always ready to collaborate and share;
• You are eager to hunt and close new business opportunities;
• You enjoy working in a competitive and fun sales environment;
• You are both logical and creative when it comes to problem-solving;

CORE ACCOUNTABILITES

• Sell Season Seats, Partial Plans, and Group Seats for the Edmonton Oil Kings;
• Complete new business prospecting outreach via phone calls, SMS and email;
• Create and build relationships with new sales prospects;
• Responsible for upselling select current clients;
• Supports in-game sales initiatives via sales booth, influencers, hosting and tours at all Edmonton Oil Kings games;
• Assist in executing in-game group experiences;

OTHER SKILLS & ATTRIBUTES

• You understand that the professional sports & entertainment industry often results in odd and unpredictable working hours (evenings, weekends, holidays, etc.).
• Humility – The ability to work as a productive team member and strive to develop each day.
• Desire – The willingness to go above and beyond for clients, teammates and yourself. The will to win.
• Self-Awareness – The ability to understand and appropriately react to the social dynamics of internal interactions and peer-to-peer relations.
• Strong relationship building skills, including listening, presenting, written and communication skills.

EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE

• Post-Secondary Degree or Diploma is an asset;
• Successful applicants must provide proof of full COVID-19 vaccination;

WHAT’S IN IT FOR YOU?

• 100% Employer-paid Health Benefit Plans
• RSP Matching Program
• Flexibility & hybrid work model
• Oilers, Oil Kings, and Live Entertainment ticket options
• Healthcare and Lifestyle Spending Account Options
• On-Site secured parking and/or transit allowance
• On-Site gym
• Beautiful office space located in Rogers Place – with easy access to the LRT
• Dog-friendly office space with an on-site dog park
• Social team culture + employee events

NEXT STEPS

Thank you for your interest in joining our team! Those moving forward in the process will be contacted by a member of our team. Our organization is committed to being fully vaccinated against COVID-19. We require the successful applicant to disclose their vaccination status and provide proof of their full COVID-19 vaccination.

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