Ticket Sales Consultant

SummaryResponsible for generating new season ticket and group sales revenue from individual consumers and members of the Central Ohio business community.Essential Duties and Responsibilities include the following. Other duties may be assigned.Meet or exceed annual sales goals for both renewal and new business as established by management.Identify and target potential season ticket and group outing customers.Identify needs of each customer and present them with customized solutions utilizing the full menu of Columbus Blue Jackets ticket products.Execute a required number of proactive and personal touch points with assigned customers throughout the year, including but not limited to personal outbound phone calls, personal e-mail correspondence, in-office visits and interaction at games and events.Build value and increase customer loyalty by exceeding expectations, anticipating needs and providing 'wow' moments through unique, memorable and personalized experiences at Columbus Blue Jackets games and events at Nationwide Arena.Become an expert on the ticket products and services offered by the Columbus Blue Jackets and Nationwide Arena to provide timely information and resolution to customer concerns and issues.Maintain complete and updated profiles on all assigned accounts and prospects through consistent database reporting.CompetenciesTo perform the job successfully, an individual should demonstrate the following competencies:Consultative Selling - Qualifies potential customers; builds rapport and establishes trust; asks questions to discover client business needs; presents solutions that meet customer objectives; manages and documents sales process.Achievement Focus - Demonstrates persistence and overcomes obstacles.Job Knowledge - Competent in required job skills and knowledge including exhibiting a proven track record of personal sales success in selling products of similar nature and price point to individual consumers and corporate decision makers; exhibits ability to learn and apply new skills.Customer Service - Manages difficult or emotional customer situations; responds promptly to customer needs; solicits customer feedback to improve service; responds to requests for service and assistance; meets commitments.Communications - Expresses ideas and thoughts verbally and in written form; exhibits good listening and comprehension; keeps others adequately informed; selects and uses appropriate communication methods.Ethics - Treats people with respect; works with integrity and principles; upholds organizational values.Dependability - Commits to the hours of work necessary to reach goals, including evenings, weekends and holidays.QualificationsTo perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.Education and/or ExperienceBachelor's degree from four-year college or university in Sports Management or business-related field is preferred; or equivalent combination of education and experience.Physical DemandsWhile performing the duties of this Job, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear. The employee is frequently required to stand, climb stairs, walk and sit.Work EnvironmentThe noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.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.Job Questions:Have you every been convicted of a misdemeanor/felony?Are you legally authorized to work in the United States?