Account Executive, Group Sales at OEG Sports Entertainment

Edmonton, Alberta, Canada -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

15 Sep, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

17 Jun, 26

Experience

0 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Group Ticket Sales, Relationship Building, Prospecting, Social Selling, Upselling, Problem Solving, Communication Skills, Presenting, Customer Centricity, Collaboration

Industry

Spectator Sports

Description

About OEG Sports & Entertainment: OEG Sports & Entertainment delivers North America’s leading sports and entertainment experiences to connect our fans to their passions. Located in the heart of the ICE District, OEG owns the 5-time Stanley Cup Champion Edmonton Oilers, the WHL’s three-time Memorial Cup Champion Edmonton Oil Kings, and the AHL’s Bakersfield Condors. OEG operates Rogers Place, North America’s premier and most technologically advanced sports and entertainment venue. The 18,647 seat, $480 million arena is among the most technologically enabled sports facilities in North America as well as the first LEED Silver-certified NHL Facility in Canada. Our vision is to be a Global Leader in Sports & Entertainment. Together, we inspire our fans by connecting them to their passions, which is ours as well! We play hard as a team, and with devoted integrity towards our common purpose. We have commitments to innovation and growth, combined with performance excellence that ensures a fair return on investment. We develop our people to be leaders in our industry, and we invest in our communities. Through our world class talent, we strive to WIN. ON and OFF the ICE. About the Role: We’re looking to add Account Executives, Group Sales, to our team – both on the Edmonton Oilers and the Edmonton Oil Kings accounts! The Account Executive, Group Sales drives revenue primarily through the group sales of ticket packages for the Edmonton Oilers or Edmonton Oil Kings. This Account Executive will specialize in planning, selling and executing group sales initiatives and experiences for our fans. Your Focus in this Role: * Primarily responsible for Group Ticket Sales for OEG * Creates and builds relationships with new and existing group sales clients and prospects * Completes prospect communication via phone calls, emails and social selling techniques * Plans and executes group sales experiences * Participates in in-game visits * Responsible for upselling current clients Who You Are: * You have a passion for sales. * You are a trusted team player always ready to collaborate and share. * You are eager to hunt and close new business opportunities. * You are customer-centric, both internal and external. * You enjoy working in a competitive and fun sales environment. * You are both logical and creative when it comes to problem-solving. * You are a lifelong learner and are eager to teach yourself, and others, new skills. Education, Experience and Skills: * You understand that the professional sports & entertainment industry often results in odd and unpredictable working hours (evenings, weekends, holidays, etc.). * Strong relationship building skills, including listening, presenting, written and communication skills * Post-Secondary Degree or Diploma in Sports Management or Business is an asset * Must have access to a vehicle and a motor vehicle license for Alberta (or ability to obtain one prior to employment). * Humility – The ability to work as a productive team member and strive to develop each day * Desire – The willingness to go above and beyond for clients, teammates and yourself. The will to win. * Self-Awareness – The ability to understand and appropriately react to the social dynamics of internal interactions and peer-to-peer relations. What’s in it for you? * 100% Employer Paid Benefits + RSP Matching Program * Oilers, Oil Kings, and Live Entertainment Ticket Options * Healthcare and Lifestyle Spending Account Options * On-Site Parking and Transit Allowance * On-Site Gym * Beautiful Office Space located Downtown Edmonton within Rogers Place – with easy access to the LRT! * Social Work Culture + Employee Events Next Steps: Thank you for your interest in joining our team! Those moving forward in the process will be contacted by a member of our team. Stay in Touch! Official Edmonton Oilers Website | NHL.com [https://www.nhl.com/oilers/]

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Responsibilities

The Account Executive is responsible for driving revenue through the sale of group ticket packages for the Edmonton Oilers and Edmonton Oil Kings. This includes building relationships with new and existing clients and executing group sales experiences.