Job Description

ACCOUNT EXECUTIVE, TICKET SALES AND SERVICE

Manchester, UK

Hybrid

THE RUNDOWN

A major professional sports league in the UK is seeking an Account Executive - Ticket Sales and Service to sell group ticket/ food and beverage packages for its annual iconic Championship event.

This full-time entry-level position is based in Manchester and focuses on selling ticket packages to businesses, community groups, families and youth organizations.

No prior sales and service experience required as extensive training and development is provided by world-class sport and entertainment industry leaders. Excellent opportunity to enter and grow into the highly competitive sport and entertainment industry.

WHAT YOU'LL ACCOMPLISH

Sell and service group tickets for the annual event. Be on-site at the event to meet and greet/ help deliver and execute group leader and attendee benefits and experiences Produce daily and weekly sales activity and revenue production reports Assist Team Leader in any related duties as assigned

WHAT YOU'LL BRING

Minimum Bachelor's degree preferred Excellent communications skills Ability to follow instructions No prior sales or service experience necessary as extensive training is provided by world-class/ best in the industry professionals Proficiency in related technologies ( venue ticketing software; Salesforce; Excel spreadsheets etc.), a plus

COMPENSATION

Competitive base salary offered, with opportunity to earn significant commission.

WHAT WE DO

Playfly Sports is the full-service, leading sports marketing and media company that enables brands to engage with sports fans on a local, regional, and national level through scaled linear, digital, and experiential assets. Playfly Sports drives outcome-based solutions into 90-million households via more than 7,800 live U.S. broadcasts of MLB, NBA, and NHL games; and influences sports fans of all ages through the management of college and high school multimedia rights, uniform branding, and high-profile sports sponsorship platforms. Playfly Sports has the unique ability to partner, innovate, and advance the aspirations of athletes, brands, academic institutions, and sports fans across the U.S. Playfly Sports is Powered by Partnership. Visit Playfly Sports online at playfly.com

WHAT WE STAND FOR

At Playfly, we know that a diverse, equitable, and inclusive company is a more innovative and successful one, but more importantly, we believe it's just the right thing to do. Through conversations, company initiatives, community events and partnerships, policy changes, data analysis, workshops, and support groups, we are dedicated to creating a workplace where everyone can thrive. We are here for the long haul and to do the meaningful work that creates true institutional change within our workplace, with our partners, and in the communities we serve.

EEOC & DIVERSITY STATEMENT

Playfly Sports affirms that inequality is detrimental to our associates, our clients, and the communities we serve. Our goal is to impact lasting change through our actions. Together, we unite for equality and equity. Playfly Sports is committed to equal employment opportunities regardless of any protected characteristic, including race, color, genetic information, creed, national origin, religion, sex, affectional or sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, lawful alien status, ancestry, age, marital status, or protected veteran status and will not discriminate against anyone on the basis of a disability. We support an inclusive workplace where associates excel based on personal merit, qualifications, experience, ability, and job performance.

ACCOMMODATIONS

Playfly Sports is committed to the full inclusion of all qualified individuals, and as part of this commitment, Playfly Sports will ensure that persons with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodations. If reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and/or to receive other benefits and privileges of employment, please contact recruiting@playfly.com.

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.