The Houston Texans are in a season of growth. We are seeking an individual for the position of Group Sales Specialist.
Our Texans Teammate Habits:
Dedication to the team
Be adaptable
Passion for work
Win with integrity
Own the outcome
The Texans CHARGE
Be Champions in Every Way by Cultivating Excellence and Fearlessly Evolving
Culture: Weattract the best and brightest professionals by nurturing core ideals such as character, hard work, discipline, and teamwork. We reward performances and demand a total commitment to being champions in every way.
Basic Function: Responsible for revenue generation for all Houston Texans events.
Duties/Responsibilities:
- Prospect, establish, research and close group ticket sales leads through cold-calling, face-to-face appointments and networking
- Work to grow existing group/hospitality and theme night events, and develop, plan and execute new events
- Adhere to department guidelines in relation to call volume and outside networking opportunities and key performance metrics
- Consistently enter client data into CRM and Archtics ticketing system to aid in information sharing between sales and service as well as analytical data aimed at enhancing the Houston Texans sales processes
- Consistently maintain a strong sales pipeline and display the capability to manage a sales funnel effectively
- Maintain high level of customer service to existing and new clients of the Houston Texans
- Participate in various sales, team and community events as assigned
- Represent organization at various networking events and/or offsite community events promoting group ticket sales
- Active role in the Houston Texans game day experience
- Perform various other tasks that may be assigned from time to time by Group Sales Manager
Position requires routine face-to-face personal interaction with other Club personnel; therefore, job responsibilities must be physically performed in the Club offices and not in a telecommuting manner.
Skills Required:
- High-energy level, self-motivation
- Willingness to engage in a high volume of telemarketing and outside sales efforts
- Strong organizational and time management skills with ability to prioritize and manage multiple tasks in a high-energy environment
- Ability to prioritize and manage diverse and multiple projects with a high degree of accuracy
- Ability and internal drive to demonstrate a winning attitude and a strong work ethic in the performance of all job responsibilities
- Ability to maintain confidential and/or proprietary information.
- Effective verbal and written communication skills
- Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to develop solid working relationships at all levels across the organization [and externally]
- Excellent attention to detail and an ability to produce high-quality, accurate work within designated deadlines
- Proficiency in use of Microsoft Office software applications
Education/Experience:
- Bachelor’s degree from a four-year accredited college or university preferred.
- High School Diploma required.
- Minimum 1-3 years working experience in college/professional sales or service environment preferred.
Title: Group Sales Specialist
FLSA Status: Non-Exempt
Department: Ticketing
Reports to: Group Sales Manager
Please note that while resumes of all candidates will be considered, as a way for the Texans organization to acknowledge and reciprocate the tremendous support given the Team by local fans and the local community in general, qualified candidates with permanent addresses in the Houston metropolitan and surrounding areas will be given first consideration whenever possible.
If your skills and experience match our available position requirements, a Human Resources representative will contact you directly. Due to the volume of resumes received by the Houston Texans, we are unable to provide updates on the status of individual applications.
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.
