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**Status:** Part-Time (Non-Exempt) **Start Date:** May 2021 **Compensation:** Competitive Rate, Overtime Eligible + Bonus Program **Department:** Ticket Sales & Service **Reports to: Manager, Ticket Sales** **Location:** SRFC Front Office (Sacramento, CA) **ABOUT THE REPUBLIC:** Sacramento Republic FC is a record-breaking USL franchise and the 2014 USL Champion. Through an unrivaled level of support from its fans and community, the club is leading a movement to secure MLS rights and build a soccer-specific stadium in Downtown Sacramento. Launched during Sac Soccer Day in 2013, Republic FC exists to make the Sacramento region into the most inspiring, energetic and rewarding place to live, work and play through the beautiful game. Named one of the Nations Greatest Cities for Food Lovers by the Wall Street Journal and America's Most Diverse City' by Time Magazine, Sacramento is in the heart of Northern California. **ABOUT THE TICKET SALES & SERVICE DEPARTMENT:** Sacramento Republic FC is the perfect place to grow your career in professional sports and cement your foundation for a successful future on the revenue-generating side of the business. You will not find a work environment quite like ours. We have a fast-paced atmosphere that promotes fun, competition, career growth, and a work-hard/play-hard mentality. With a focus on consistent training and development through personalized one-on-one coaching, the Sacramento Republic Sales Program will build the foundation needed for a long and successful career on the revenue-generating side of the industry. Our primary goal is developing people both personally and professionally we want to grow the future leaders of sports business and we are looking for individuals that share our ambition to lead the charge. **ABOUT THE SALES ASSOCIATE ROLE:** Sales Associates are tasked with growing our fan and corporate support in Sacramento by generating new ticketing revenue for the club. This competitive and collaborative role will focus on selling Memberships (Full and Half Season) and customized group and VIP packages. Associates will receive consistent training and one-to-one coaching to develop a best-in-class sales process while spending time in the front office, virtually, and out in the Sacramento community to build their book of business. **RESPONSIBILITIES:** Establish and maintain positive business, fan, and client relationships. Sell and service a full menu of ticket products for Sacramento Republic FC, including, but not limited to: season tickets, partial plans, group tickets, and customized hospitality. Attend frequent soccer & community events to get develop in-person selling practices and promote the club in the Sacramento Region. Make proactive sales outreach to the Sacramento market through cold calls, emails, virtual & in-person meetings and text messages. Proactively create opportunities for new business through up-selling opportunities and referrals from existing clients. Contact past clients and ticket purchasers to generate new ticket sales. Follow up with clients and prospective clients in order to build relationships that help provide repeat business and meet excellent customer service requirements. Cordially and effectively handle incoming sales calls from prospective clients for all ticket sales products. Conduct frequent digital and in-person appointments with prospective clients. Lead a grassroots effort weekly at community events ranging from soccer tournaments to farmers markets to grow the club brand and generate new sales leads. Represent Sacramento Republic FC at all home games and various events to support ticket sales efforts and promotional initiatives. **MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:** Bachelors degree in business/sales/marketing/sports management or similar concentration. Excellent relationship building and interpersonal skills, with the ability to interact comfortably and effectively with internal and external stakeholders at all levels of an organization. Excellent communication and presentation skills, both written and oral. Extremely coachable and eager to learn every day. Highly motivated and an ambition to build a long-term career in the sports business. Must be able to work evenings, weekends, and holidays as required.
*We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.*