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Ticket Sales Representative - Kansas City Chiefs
Reports to: Director of Sales & Marketing
Summary: Entry-level position responsible for the sale of season tickets, group tickets and non-Chiefs events (as needed) for the Kansas City Chiefs at Arrowhead Stadium.
Skills/Experience/Values:
* Assertive, competitive, passionate and goal oriented * Strong work ethic and a desire to build a career in sales in professional sports * Have a friendly, professional and confident telephone manner * Team player attitude * Excellent time management and organizational skills * Effective oral and written communication skills * Experience in sales and cold calls preferred * Excellent computer skills — proficient in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook) and online research
Responsibilities:
* Outbound selling of Kansas City Chiefs season tickets, group tickets and other ticket & hospitality products * Call/email new sales leads to general sales * Work gameday to support ticket sales initiatives and other operational needs * Provide excellent customer service and generate repeat business and referrals * Represent the Chiefs organization in an exemplary manner * Act proactively to create opportunities for new business with existing customers * Participate and contribute to weekly sales team meetings and training sessions * Maintain electronic account records for upkeep of customer relationship database * Conduct in-stadium appointments to assist closing new deals and developing new clients * Meet or exceed weekly, monthly and long term sales goals
Employment:
* Full-Time, 40+ hours per week. Some evening hours and weekend word required * Health benefits * Paid Vacation and Holidays * 401K and Pension plan * Base plus commission on performance * Life Insurance
Note: When you apply for this job online, you will be required to answer the following questions:
1. Yes/No: I have experience in sales and cold calling.
2. Yes/No: I have telemarketing experience.
3. Yes/No: If selected for this position I would be available within two weeks.
4. Yes/No: I have a 4 year degree in business, communications or related field.
Sales & Marketing: Senior Suite Sales Manager
Premium Suite Sales – Kansas City Chiefs (Kansas City, MO)
Reports to: Vice President Sales & Marketing
Department: Sales & Marketing
Hours: Full-Time
Compensation: Commensurate with experience
Examples of Position Responsibilities: Sell and service premium seats and accounts for the Kansas City Chiefs. Duties include but are not limited to the following:
• Generate sales via appointment setting, local prospecting, ticket sales events and cold calling
• Attain and exceed the specified suite and hospitality sales goals
• Manage and service existing clients and assist with the sales renewal process
• Strong sense of client service
• Adhere to the established policies and procedures in performing all account creation, invoicing, payments, ticket printing and distribution functions
• Work as a team with other members of the Premium Sales division as the need arises and/or special projects become priorities
• Work all Chiefs home games and any other events as needed
Desired Competences
• Must have proven success in the sale of premium seating products
• Must have time management and communication skills
• Dependable and conscientious. Organized with attention to detail
• General knowledge of computers including experience of Architcs or similar system
• Proven ability to build relationships with new and existing client bases
• Personal accountability: Not afraid to make tough decisions, gains input from others and moves decisions forward in the organization; accountable for actions
• Result orientated: Self-starting and results driven; able to make timely or planned decision appropriate to the circumstances or situation
• Strong interpersonal skills; can effectively communicate and relate to all levels within and outside organization; creates and builds positive and productive relationships
• Adaptability: Responds quickly and effectively to changing trends and circumstances; embraces change and welcomes fresh perspectives; learns from past mistakes and adjusts accordingly
• Professional attitude and appearance
Requirements
• Bachelors degree or equivalent in related field preferred
• Five years suite sales experience
*NO PHONE CALLS PLEASE*
Note: When you apply for this job online, you will be required to answer the following questions:
1. Yes/No Do you have a Bachelors degree or equivalent in a related field?
2. Yes/No Do you have at least five years suite sales experience?
Internships: Marketing
Spring 2010 Sales & Marketing Internships - Kansas City Chiefs Football Club, Inc. (Kansas City, MO)
Our Internship Program is designed to give exposure and experience on how a sales and marketing department for a major sport organization operates. Our emphasis is to provide significant challenges, varying daily operational requirements and opportunity for creativity, resourcefulness, and excellence. Our mission is to provide opportunities for one’s skills in areas of organization, planning, administrative, sales, and service through 1) hands-on experience 2) pride in a job well done, and 3) the knowledge that each intern’s work has benefited the company and has been useful to others.
No phone calls please!:
Final candidates will be selected to participate in an interview process. Finalists will be contacted to schedule an interview. Applications will be kept on file until the start of the internship period in which you applied. You may resubmit your application for another internship period by applying for the internship period when posted.
QUICK FACTS/REQUIREMENTS:
Interviews may be completed by phone but candidates are encouraged to interview in person
Interview expenses such as travel, etc. are the responsibility of the candidate
Any relocation fees are the responsibility of the intern
All candidates must have authorization to work in the U.S.A.
All candidates must receive college credit for their internship
Internship is an unpaid position
HOURS REQUIRED: 40 hours per week and event/game days/nights.
QUALIFICATIONS/SKILLS:
Qualified candidates must possess superior organizational skills and be able to function in a fast-paced, multi-task setting
Individuals must possess excellent oral and written communication skills.
Must have a working knowledge of the following Microsoft Office programs: Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook and have internet research skills.
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Corporate Sales Intern:
RESPONSIBILITIES:
Assist Sales Managers in assembling media kits and sales proposals for client presentations
Assemble leads for sales staff based on demographics
Work with Sponsorship Coordinators on various tasks including but not limited to preparation of materials for distribution to clients, organization of supplies, sending/receiving of event materials, delivery of client related materials, billing, filing, data entry and more
Reports to individual Sponsorship Sales Managers and Coordinators
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Corporate Sponsorship Coordinator Intern:
RESPONSIBILITIES:
Assist Coordinators with event preparation
Work with Sponsorship Coordinators on various tasks including but not limited to preparation of materials for distribution to clients, organization of supplies, sending/receiving of event materials, delivery of client related materials, billing, filing, data entry and more
Reports to Corporate Sponsorship Coordinators
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Special Events Intern:
RESPONSIBILITIES:
Assist in planning and implementation of events (Draft Day, Mini-camp, pregame hospitality and non-Chiefs events – KU/MU, Big 12 Championship)
Process and distribute all college parking & event passes
Support Cheerleader & mascot programs
Data entry and office administration
Work all game events
Reports to the Director of Special Events
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Premium, Season and Group Ticket Sales Interns:
RESPONSIBILITIES:
Support season and group sales efforts
Maintain sales related spreadsheets, statistical data, and Chiefs lead development databases
Contact companies and individuals via phone and email
Work Chiefs events/games for ticket sales & service
Processing and distribute group welcome packages and prizes
Data entry and office administration
Reports to individual account executives and the Director of Sales & Marketing
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Marketing Intern:
RESPONSIBILITIES:
Assist in the implementation of marketing goals and objectives
Support database management projects
Assist in coordinating design, layout and distribution of all marketing/communication including print, outdoor, radio, TV and online
Assist in allocating budget between direct mail, newspaper, radio, television and promotion expenses
Coordinate photographic needs for routine and special events, documentation and promotional purposes; production of audio visual programs; and corporate sponsorships in support of special events
Reports to the Marketing Manager
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Note: When you apply for this job online, you will be required to answer the following questions:
1. Yes/No: We only offer internships to those who can receive college credit. If selected will you be able to receive college credit for this internship.
2. Yes/No: I am available to work full-time during the Spring 2010 semester.
3. Yes/No: I understand that this is an unpaid internship and if selected am willing to relocate.
4. Are you bilingual? If so, what language?
5. Please list your FIRST choice by name of internship.
6. Please list your SECOND choice by name of internship.
CENTERPLATE: Arrowhead Fundraising Program
Centerplate is looking for local groups that want to raise money for their activity by vending products like Coke, peanuts, popcorn and beer (must be over 21 years old to sell beer). We are looking for groups of 10 or more people (16 years old or older with adult supervision) who are available to work as few as one or as many as eight Chiefs games this season. You will need to attend a one-hour training session at Arrowhead on the Thursday before the game. Other than that, we provide uniforms, parking, product and everything that you need to make money for your group.
If you are interested in more details, call 816-921-4700 ext.21
Or email your name and address to NPOKC@centerplate.com.
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