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Kansas State University Ticket Sales Account Executive in Manhattan, Kansas

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Ticket Sales Account Executive

Department: 3670001110 K-State Athletics Inc (Agcy)

Job no: 516285

Employment type: Athletics

Location: Manhattan, Kansas

Worksite: On-site requirement

Categories: Athletics

Pay Grade: 001

About This Role:

K-State Athletics is seeking qualified applicants for TICKET SALES ACCOUNT EXECUTIVE, which is a full-time, hourly, benefits-eligible position.

An example of job duties includes but are not limited to:

  • Sell new season tickets, student passes, mini-plans, single game and group tickets for K-State\'s six ticketed sports. Sales efforts will include cold-calls, emails, in-person appointments, and various events. Must be able to work evenings and weekends as required
  • Cultivate relationships with businesses, campus departments, community organizations, youth groups, etc. by attending various campus, community and chamber events.
  • Work sales tables at various K-State Athletics home events.

Why Join Us:

K-State Athletics, a proud member of the Big 12 Conference, invites applications. We are looking for someone who is dependable, passionate about providing excellent customer service, and enjoys working in a fast-paced environment.

Our mission is to foster a culture in which our student-athletes have every opportunity to reach their maximum potential academically, athletically, mentally and socially while operating an organization that is anchored by a genuine commitment to K-Stat, our supporters and each other.

For more information on K-State Athletics, please visit http://www.kstatesports.com

For more information on Manhattan, KS and the University, please visit http://www.k-state.edu/hcs/jobs/

The 2021 annual survey by Forbes magazine, \"America\'s Best Employers by State List{target="_blank"}\", finds Kansas State University rates among the Top 3 employers in the state and is the best university employer in Kansas.

Manhattan was ranked # 19 in \"Best Small Cities (under 75,000 population) in the U.S. by NerdWallet.com for Quality of Life, Economic Health, and Affordability while Livability.com named Manhattan the #1 College Town in America in 2018. K-State Athletics is also a proud member of the Big 12 Conference.

We Support Diversity and Inclusion:

Kansas State University embraces diversity and promotes inclusion. The University actively seeks individuals who foster a collegial environment and cooperative interactions with coworkers, students, and others. The University is dedicated to promoting the Principles of Community.{target="_blank"}

What You\'ll Need to Succeed:

Minimum Qualifications:

  • Bachelor\'s Degree at time of application
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills
  • Experience working in a customer service setting

Preferred Qualifications:

  • One year of outbound sales experience in collegiate or professional sports
  • Experience with Paciolan ticketing software and Salesforce CRM
  • Existing business relationships in the Manhattan area
  • Master\'s Degree

Other Requirements:

  • Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States at the time of employment
  • Must be able to work evenings and weekends as required
  • Must have a strong work ethic

This position holds expectations of compliance with all NCAA, Big 12 Confe ence, Kansas State University and K-State Athletics, Inc. rules and regulations.

How to Apply:

To be considered for the position, please complete the online application and submit/upload the following documents:

  1. Cover letter indicating your qualifications for the position
  2. Resume with three professional references that includes contact information (name, title, phone number and email address)

Screening of Applications Begins:

Immediately and continues until position is filled

Benefits:

  • Excellent medical, dental and vision health plans
  • Very competitive retirement plan
  • Earned vacation and sick leave plans
  • Parental leave plan
  • Term life insurance
  • Accidental death and dismemberment insurance
  • Long term disability insurance
  • Paid KSU designated holidays

K-State Athletics Local Agency Employee Benefits Information:

https://www.kstatesports.com/sp

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