Overview
True North Sports + Entertainment is looking for an energetic and motivated sales professional to join our team.
The Account Executive, Premium Sales is responsible for executing plans to secure the growth of premium ticket revenue for True North (Winnipeg Jets and Manitoba Moose). Primary responsibilities involve a full spectrum of sales products with specific focus on the growth of season ticket memberships. This position is expected to be highly engaged in growing ticket memberships within the local business community.
What to be excited for in this role:
Focus execution of the assigned campaigns throughout the year to deliver new business revenue results by proactively selling Winnipeg Jets and Manitoba Moose ticket offerings, including premium seating as well as full, half season and quarter season ticket packages and game packages.
Actively seek to generate new business through creative and innovative programming/initiatives.
General new business by effectively and consistently managing a targeted list of sales leads on a consistent basis.
Provide technical support and customer service at Winnipeg Jets and Manitoba Moose, as required.
Support game execution to ensure responsibilities are executed including targeted number of touchpoints with prospects.
Participate and contribute ideas to weekly meetings and training sessions.
Build meaningful and collaborative relationships with stakeholders to ensure the continued growth of ticket revenue to achieve sales targets.
Contribute to a positive sales culture in a competitive environment that is open to collaboration through the growth of creative and innovative programming.
Achieve weekly expectations to meet and exceed sales touchpoints to connect and close prospective leads including outbound phone calls, in-game meet and greets, emails, social selling techniques and in-person appointments.
Ensure all lead and prospect information is captured in the CRM system and maintain accurate customer and prospective customer records.
Actively prospect and promote ticket offerings at Winnipeg Jets and Manitoba Moose home games as well as team and community opportunities.
Undertake other duties as required that are consistent with the responsibilities of the role and the needs of the organization.
Qualifications
What we need from you:
Previous successful experience in a B2B sales role (minimum 2+ years).
Post Secondary education (Business Admin, B. Comm), or related field.
Excellent interpersonal skills with a strong understanding of customer service.
Delivers results and exceed expectations while working collaboratively with others.
Results driven with the ability to set goals and deliver on priorities.
Superior attention to detail and excellent personal organization.
Strong computer skills with working knowledge of Microsoft Office.
A fundamental understanding of database processes.
Highest level of personal and professional integrity and ethics.
Proactive in anticipating problems and/or issues and providing superior fan experience service solutions.
Strong written and verbal communication skills to successfully communicate with Winnipeg Jets stakeholders.
Ability to generate incremental revenue through call campaigns with defined call volume targets.
Sound interpersonal skills and judgment to aid in management of relationships with various clients, supplier, peers, and supervisors as required in this role.
Very strong organizational skills to stay on task and effectively manage competing demands towards successful and timely completion of projects.
Must be flexible with working evenings, weekends, and holidays on an as needed basis.
Why you should join us:
We are True North! At True North Sports + Entertainment, we have developed a culture where our employees are engaged, challenged, and motivated. We are intentional in ensuring our employees personal values, match our organizational values of Team, Trust & Respect, Integrity, Excellence and Community.
Included as one of Manitoba’s Top Employers since 2008, our work environment is dynamic and fast-paced, offering diverse opportunities that allow you to encounter a variety of situations and develop new skills.
We encourage you to apply even if your previous experience does not align perfectly with every qualification in the job description. You may be just the right person for this role, or other roles!
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Submission Requirements
To apply for this position, please fill out the online application form by below. You will be asked to upload your cover letter and resume at the end of the form.
Closing date: Wednesday, May 21, 2025
Accommodations are available upon request throughout all aspects of the selection process. Candidates requiring accommodations may contact, in confidence, [email protected]. True North thanks all that apply however only those selected for interview will be contacted. No phone calls please.