Cleveland Cavaliers - Event Specialist

Group Events Specialist
Employer: Cleveland Cavaliers
Location: Cleveland, OH
Job Status: Full Time
Salary: no information provided
Posted/Updated: 2/20/2010
Job Category: Sports Sales & Marketing


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RESPONSIBILITIES INCLUDE:

•Generating new group sales through telemarketing, outside appointments and building tours.
•Prospecting new group sales opportunities through telemarketing, referrals and networking events.
•Setting meetings with key decision makers of community and corporate groups.
•Developing professional relationships with current clients for group outing renewals and referral leads.
•Providing a high level of service to all accounts.
•Staffing ticket sales booths at outside functions including luncheons, business shows, conventions, etc.
•Must meet all predetermined activity and sales goals.
•Assisting with creative concepts for production of group sales materials including brochures, flyers and all other support materials.
•Must have the ability to handle multiple projects.
•Assist with other group duties as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS AND REQUIREMENTS:

•Previous internship or work experience within the sports industry.
•Bachelor’s degree
•Minimum of 1-2 years of sales experience (ideally with a sports franchise) with a proven track record in a high volume sales environment.
•Relationship selling experience is a plus.
•Computer literacy required.
•Position requires excellent communication skills, both oral and written.
•Competitive nature and a contagious, positive attitude.
•Strong time management and organizational skills. Must be able to manage schedule to achieve daily and weekly goals for calls, appointments and sales.
•Exceptional work ethic, strong desire to succeed, eagerness to learn, professionalism and a passion for the sports industry.
•Willingness to work nights and weekends.
•Ability to work effectively as part of a team.
•Willingness to travel.