Premium Seating Sales Manager

Who is Saint Louis University? Founded in 1818, Saint Louis University is one of the nation’s oldest and most prestigious Catholic universities. SLU, which also has a campus in Madrid, Spain, is recognized for world-class academics, life-changing research, compassionate health care, and a strong commitment to faith and service.JOB SUMMARYThe Premium Seating Sales Manager will be responsible for maximizing sales and service operations for premium seating offerings at Chaifetż Arena for Saint Louis Billikens Men's Basketball. This role focuses on new business development for Men's Basketball, growing a personal book of business, and delivering excellent customer service while actively cross-selling across all product lines for ticketed Billiken Athletics events. Ideal candidates will bring previous sports sales experience, preferably with an inside sales program or equivalent high-volume outbound environment.PRIMARY JOB RESPONSIBILITIESSells and prospects new season tickets, with a primary focus on premium seating and suite rentals for Men's BasketballAchieves and exceeds sales goals and productivity metrics established by the management teamCreates and develops new business by regularly pitching prospective clients through virtual presentations, face-to-face meetings, phone prospecting, social selling, and group presentations at eventsDelivers excellent customer service and cultivates relationships with current and future fansWorks all Men's Basketball home games and home games for other ticketed sports as assigned - entertains clients, pursues new business opportunities, and answers client service and sales questionsPerforms other duties as assignedKNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIESExcellent relationship building and interpersonal skills, with the ability to interact comfortably and effectively with internal and external clients at all levelsInternal drive to succeed as an individual while contributing to team successStrong organizational and time-management skillsExcellent oral, written communication and presentation skillsAccuracy and attention to detailBasic networking and relationship-building skillsAbility to work effectively as part of a teamAbility to self-motivate in a partially remote working environmentAvailable to work flexible hours including holidays, evenings and weekendsMINIMUM OUALIFICATIONSBachelor's degreeTwo or more years of ticketing, sales, or related experienceExperience with Microsoft Office and Google Suite productsValid driver's license requiredPREFERRED QUALIFICATIONSExperience with a ticketing system - Ticketmaster ArchticsSaint Louis University is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. All qualified candidates will receive consideration for the position applied for without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, disability, marital status, sexual orientation, military/veteran status, gender identity, or other non-merit factors. If accommodations are needed for completing the application and/or with the interviewing process, please contact Human Resources at 314-977-5847.Who is Saint Louis University? Founded in 1818, Saint Louis University is one of the nation’s oldest and most prestigious Catholic universities. SLU, which also has a campus in Madrid, Spain, is recognized for world-class academics, life-changing research, compassionate health care, and a strong commitment to faith and service.JOB SUMMARYThe Premium Seating Sales Manager will be responsible for maximizing sales and service operations for premium seating offerings at Chaifetż Arena for Saint Louis Billikens Men's Basketball. This role focuses on new business development for Men's Basketball, growing a personal book of business, and delivering excellent customer service while actively cross-selling across all product lines for ticketed Billiken Athletics events. Ideal candidates will bring previous sports sales experience, preferably with an inside sales program or equivalent high-volume outbound environment.PRIMARY JOB RESPONSIBILITIESKNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIESMINIMUM OUALIFICATIONSPREFERRED QUALIFICATIONSSaint Louis University is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. All qualified candidates will receive consideration for the position applied for without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, disability, marital status, sexual orientation, military/veteran status, gender identity, or other non-merit factors. If accommodations are needed for completing the application and/or with the interviewing process, please contact Human Resources at 314-977-5847.