Bachelor's degree (B. A.) from four-year college or university; or one to two years related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
Minimum one (1) year of sales experience, preferably in a sports sales environment
Strong verbal, written, interpersonal and presentation skills
Comfortable making cold calls on the phone
Comfortable making face to face sales presentations
Strong organizational, time management, and problem-solving skills
Ability to function in a fast-paced environment, handle multiple projects simultaneously and adhere to deadlines
Proficiency with Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook, Teams, PowerPoint)
Previous CRM and ticketing platforms experience a plus
Must have a valid driver's license
Regularly required to sit, stand, walk, talk, hear, reach, use hands to feel and handle, ability to lift 20 pounds and see including close vision
Must be able to work a flexible schedule including early mornings, days, evenings, overnight, weekends, holidays, extended (long) workdays and extended numbers of days. (Race events)
Work Conditions
Indoor office setting and outdoor conditions, including but not limited to varying weather conditions, fumes, and noise.
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WATKINS GLEN
Located within five hours (300 miles) of 25 percent of the U.S. population, Watkins Glen International is the premier road racing facility in North America, three-times voted "Best NASCAR Track" by readers of USA Today . The Glen hosts a diverse portfolio of premier sports car, open wheel and stock car races throughout the year.
Watkins Glen International is seeking a positive, driven, highly motivated, coachable, and passionate individual to join the team as a Group Sales Account Executive tasked with driving group sales ticket revenue at the NASCAR business unit. The Account Executive, Group Sales, is responsible for group ticket sales and driving revenue growth through daily sales operations, including relationship development and innovative group sales programs.
This position plays a critical role in developing talent, identifying new market opportunities, and delivering exceptional fan and client experiences while meeting and exceeding ticket revenue goals.
Essential Duties & Responsibilities
Generate new sales revenue through prospecting, cold calling, and in-person appointments
Proactively seek new leads through referrals, networking, and prospecting businesses and organizations
Maintain a 60-80 call per day volume as well as an aggressive meetings schedule
Set appointments with key decision makers in the community to assess the opportunity to develop and grow opportunities
Responsible for the growth of existing relationships in order for the client to maximize spend and generate repeat business
Renew and provide enhanced opportunities and/or experiences to existing group sales customers
Assist with the creation, development and implementation of new concepts designed to generate new sales revenue streams
Meet and exceed weekly, monthly, and yearly sales goals
Maintain accurate and detailed records of all current clients and prospects within our CRM system
Provide superior customer service to clients and prospects both in-person and over the phone
Execute group sales set up, execution and delivery of client services on race day
Nascar · Watkins Glen, NY