Company Information
For more than 20 years, AEG has played a pivotal role in transforming sports and live entertainment. Annually, we host more than 160 million guests, promote more than 10,000 shows and present more than 22,000 events around the world. We are committed to innovation, artistry, and community, and leverage the power of our 300+ venues, leading sports franchises, marquee music brands, integrated entertainment districts, premier ticketing platform and global sponsorship activations, to create memorable moments that give the world reason to cheer.
Our business is interwoven with the human mind and heart, and we strive to build a diverse and inclusive company that reflects the artists, athletes, and fans that we host; reach beyond traditional boundaries to support the communities in which we operate; and minimize our impact on the environment by adopting sustainable practices throughout our business operations.
If you want to be challenged to up your game and make a difference, then join us in giving the world reason to cheer!
Position Summary:
The Account Executive will be responsible for maximizing ticket revenue for the LA Galaxy through sales. Prospects are targeted through new business initiatives and mining the current database via phone calls, emails, and in-person meetings. The ideal candidate will have strong desire to help set the standard for client experience and retention in the sports industry.
Essential Functions:
- Sell LA Galaxy tickets with a dedicated product menu focus as assigned; the menu includes season tickets, full season equivalents, groups, youth soccer partnerships, and premium tickets. Maintain a minimum daily average of 60 outbound calls – volume may be increased or decreased based upon the time of year and needs of the organization. Meet or exceed weekly, monthly, and annual sales goals and activity requirements.
- Maximize clients’ revenue potential by identifying premium opportunities as well as cross-selling opportunities to other Galaxy games and DHSP ancillary events.
- Provide quality service to existing and prospective customers to support annual membership retention.
- Perform “game day” responsibilities, including networking with clients and prospects, as well as working ticket sales booths and tables.
- Attend events in local soccer and business community, using each event as an opportunity to sell tickets, capture data from new leads, as well as build relationships with the local soccer and business community.
Qualifications:
- High School Diploma or its equivalency (BA/BS Degree Preferred)
- 0-2 years of related work experience
- Excellent oral and written skills
- High proficiency in Microsoft Word, Microsoft Excel, Internet use, and other basic computer usage
- Familiarity with basic tenets of sales and customer service (sports industry specific is a plus)
- Maintain a neat, clean and professional appearance while at work. Business attire in office and during events. Employees may be required to wear Galaxy attire (to be provided) when representing the Galaxy in public
- Drive and initiative to succeed and develop a career in the sports and entertainment industry
- Ability to support a team environment and adhere to departmental guidelines
- Ability to prioritize based on sales need
- Ability to work evenings/nights/ weekends, holidays, and select ticket sales and networking events
Payscale: $19.00 + commission
Bonus: This position is not eligible for a bonus under the current bonus plan requirements.
Benefits: We offer a comprehensive benefits package that includes: medical, dental and vision insurance, paid holidays, vacation and sick time, company paid basic life insurance, voluntary life insurance, parental leave, 401k Plan (with a current employer match of 3%), flexible spending and health savings account options, and wellness offerings.
AEG reserves the right to change or modify the employee’s job description whether orally or in writing, at any time during the employment relationship. AEG may require an employee to perform duties outside their normal description.
AEG's policy is to hire the most qualified applicants. We are an equal opportunity employer and will not discriminate against any individual, employee, or application for employment on the basis of race, color, marital status, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, or any other legally protected status recognized by federal, state or local law.
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What We Do
From epic concerts to premier music festivals to heart-stopping sporting events, AEG has been giving the world reason to cheer for more than 20 years.
Headquartered in Los Angeles, CA, we are the world’s leading sports and live entertainment company and operate on five continents, entertaining over 160 million guests annually through our worldwide network of more than 300 venues, powerful sports franchises and music brands, integrated entertainment districts and global sponsorship activations.
We strive to form a perfect balance between creative excellence and business excellence and work diligently to build a diverse environment that celebrates inclusion and rewards collaboration and success.
Our accomplishments are born from a spirit of teamwork that enables us to deliver incredible events year after year. If you want to join a winning team where you will be challenged to up your game, AEG is the place for you.
AEG is proud to have earned a 100% score on the Human Rights Campaign’s 2019 Corporate Equality Index, a national benchmarking tool on corporate policies and practices pertinent to LGBTQ employees that awarded us the distinction of “Best Places to Work for LGBTQ Equality,” and to be a part of the AARP Employer Pledge Program, recognizing the skills and experience of all workers, regardless of age.
For more information about AEG, visit www.aegworldwide.com and follow us on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram at @aegworldwide to see the exciting experiences that you could be a part of
