The Rapid City Rush are seeking a Manager of Group Sales for the 2024-2025 season. This position is responsible for assisting the Ticket Sales Department in reaching sales goals through a variety of outbound sales efforts. This position will be supervised day to day by the Vice President of Sales.
ROLES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Contacting qualified group leaders to generate ticket sales revenue through fundraising opportunities, group outings, premium sales, and other ticket packages.
- Calling on local organizations, non-profits, youth sports teams, schools, etc.
- Make 40-80 calls to organizations daily.
- Assist with renewal and servicing of group ticket packages from the 2023 season.
- Lead the charge on new group opportunities and experiences offered by the Rush.
- Manage and track ticket group sales inventory, renewals and provide updates weekly to executive leadership.
- Proactively seek new leads through referrals, prospecting, and networking opportunities.
- Assist ticket sales staff to achieve overall ticket sales goals of the team.
- Execute game day responsibilities.
- Other duties as assigned.
Qualifications:
- 2-3 years of experience
- 1+ year of management experience a plus
- Knowledge of Hockey a plus
- Excellent communication and customer service skills
- Have a self-starting and proactive mentality.
- Demonstrated ability to work in fast paced multidisciplinary team environment.
- A positive attitude and willingness to learn.
- Ability to work weeknights, weekends, and holidays as needed.
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.
