Do you have a passion for building relationships and driving sales?
Can you think creatively to implement innovative sales strategies that will maximize revenue?
We are committed to building the LA Clippers into a hard-changing and fiercely competitive sports organization and business entity.
As an Account Executive, you will be focused on generating revenue through establishing relationships with prospective and current Clippers patrons. All AE’s will be responsible for selling season tickets, mini plans, event suites, and group tickets. Revenue will be generated via phone, email marketing, face to face presentations, in-arena tours and out of-office appointments. All this will be done out of our downtown LA offices.
This is a full-time role based out of our DTLA office and is eligible for our competitive benefit offerings including medical, dental, vision, 401(k) plan with company contribution, Well-Being Allowance, and more.
The LA Clippers are committed to providing a safe and healthy workplace. New members of our team must be fully vaccinated for COVID-19 and will need to provide verification of vaccination for COVID-19 at least seven days prior to their start date. Fully vaccinated refers to at least two (2) weeks after the final dose on a two-dose vaccination series (Pfizer or Moderna) or at least two (2) weeks after a single dose COVID-19 vaccination series (Johnson and Johnson).
What You Will Do
Seek out and qualify all potential sales opportunities
Meet or exceed sales revenue goals
Effectively execute all assigned sales campaigns and training
Maintain accurate records of all clients and prospects in our CRM and ticketing systems
Participate in continuous training to grow your sales skills
Provide excellent customer service
Perform game-day responsibilities, including entertaining clients and creating new business opportunities
Performs other duties as required
Your Background, Skills and Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university is preferred
Maintain high level sales skills with a consistent track record of 1-2 years of sales success
Polished presentation skills with the ability to communicate to clients and colleagues
Ticket software experience is helpful
Demonstrated dedication with the ability to oversee projects from origin through execution
Willingness to learn and should be able to flourish in a high growth, dynamic environment
Effective interpersonal skills, both oral and written.
Self-starter and entrepreneurial spirit with hands-on approach towards business.
Due to the nature of this industry, the candidate must be available to work a flexible schedule, including weeknights, select weekends, and holidays
The LA Clippers are a proud equal opportunity employer. It is our desire and intent that all employees enjoy a professional business working environment that is free from discrimination and harassment.
We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. To request an accommodation, please contact us at [email protected].
