Account Executive Athletics Ticket Office

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Founded in 1819, the University of Cincinnati embarks upon its third century - building on the past and defining the future by leading urban, public universities into a new era of innovation and impact through its strategic direction, Next Lives Here. Underscoring the power of creativity, ingenuity, invention and inclusion, what's Next will accelerate our unrivaled momentum, evidenced by eight straight years of record enrollment and rankings that include placement among America's top 100 public universities by U.S. News & World Report. Home to a diverse student body of nearly 47,000 and more than 4,200 distinguished faculty, the university combines its Research 1 (Very High Research Activity) Carnegie Classification with a physical setting that The New York Times recently acclaimed as the most ambitious campus design program in the country.

 

JOB OVERVIEW

The Cincinnati Bearcats compete at the highest level of intercollegiate athletics as a member of the American Athletic Conference. UC fields 18 varsity teams with over 500 student-athletes supported by over 150 full-time staff on the award-winning UC campus in Cincinnati, Ohio. The Bearcats have won seven national championships and 113 conference championships during its proud history. Numerous luminaries and Olympians have worn UC's red and black through the years including hall of fame legends Sandy Koufax, Oscar Robertson and Jack Twyman.  

UC student-athletes averaged a 3.400 GPA in the fall of 2020 with 78 percent of our student-athletes earning spots on the honor roll. 

The UC Department of Athletics is committed to connecting its community, enhancing its University and impacting the lives of its student-athletes as they prepare to change the world.

For more information on UC Athletics, visit www.GoBEARCATS.com.

 

The University of Cincinnati (UC), Department of Athletics seeks applications for an Account Executive (Sales Associate) to work in the Athletics Ticket Office. This is a full-time position, hourly, with a comprehensive benefits package and commissions opportunity.  

The successful candidate will be expected to help create new revenue opportunities and build relationships through the Bearcats Athletics network with the objective of achieving and exceeding season and yearly goals established by management while following University of Cincinnati and departmental policies, NCAA Division I, and Conference bylaws and regulations.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

*Sell season tickets, mini plans, single game tickets, group tickets, and premium tickets to the public via outbound phone calls, face-to-face appointments, game day sales, offsite events, and inbound calls.  *Renew season tickets from assigned account base and maximizing upgrade and new sales opportunities.  *Serve as dedicated account representative for season ticket holders.  *May serve as main point of contact for group sales.  *Maintain and update accurate records of all activities and sales in ticketing database and CRM system.  *Utilize data for prospecting, generating leads, gathering referrals.  *Collaborate with entities across the department and campus on various ticket initiatives.  *Provide support to the Ticket Operations on game day and across all ticketed sports and other outside events.  *Perform related duties based on departmental need. This job description can be changed at any time.

REQUIRED EDUCATION

*Bachelor's Degree *Five (5) years of relevant work experience and/or other specialized training can be used in lieu of education requirement.

REQUIRED EXPERIENCE

Minimum one (1) year sales, customer service or ticket operations experience.

ADDITIONAL QUALIFICATIONS CONSIDERED

*The ideal candidate will be a passionate, energetic, motivated, fearless and service-oriented sales associate with Paciolan, Salesforce, and professional or collegiate inside sales experience.  *The ideal candidate must be able to work some evenings and weekends.

APPLICATION INFORMATION

Interested and qualified applicants must apply online and include a cover letter of interest and a current CV/Resume. All certifications and other documentation can be uploaded using the Additional Documents section in the application. Applications without a cover letter and CV/Resume will not be considered for the position.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS/WORK ENVIRONMENT

*Sitting - Continuously *Hearing, listening - Often *Talking - Often *Standing - Often *Bending - Seldom *Lifting - up to 20 pounds - Seldom *Outdoor Environment: Employees work outdoors and may not be protected from weather conditions. *Noise: There is sufficient noise to cause you to shout in order to be heard above the noise level.

COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS

UC offers a wide array of complementary and affordable benefit options, to meet the financial, educational, health, and wellness needs of you and your family. Eligibility varies by position and FTE.

*Competitive salary range dependent on the candidate's experience. *Comprehensive insurance plans including medical, dental, vision, and prescription coverage. *Flexible spending accounts and an award-winning employee wellness program, plus an employee assistance program. *Financial security via our life and long-term disability insurance, accident and illness insurance, and retirement savings plans. *Generous paid time off work options including vacation, sick leave, annual holidays, and winter season days in addition to paid parental leave. *Tuition remission is available for employees and their eligible dependents. *Enjoy discounts for on and off-campus activities and services.

The University of Cincinnati, as a multi-national and culturally diverse university, is committed to providing an inclusive, equitable and diverse place of learning and employment. As part of a complete job application you will be asked to include a CONTRIBUTION TO DIVERSITY AND INCLUSION statement.

 

As a UC employee, and an employee of an Ohio public institution, if hired you will not contribute to the federal Social Security system, other than contributions to Medicare. Instead, UC employees have the option to contribute to a state retirement plan (OPERS, STRS) or an alternative retirement plan (ARP).

 

THE UNIVERSITY OF CINCINNATI IS AN AFFIRMATIVE ACTION / EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER / MINORITY / FEMALE / DISABILITY / VETERAN.

 

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