The Premium Seating Account Executive is a member of the ticket sales staff that will facilitate premium seat sales for Donald W Reynolds Razorback Stadium. The Premium Seating Account Executive will establish new ticket sales business by way of outbound phone calls, in-person meetings, e-mails, and social media. This position will process orders through the Paciolan/Spectra ticketing system for Club Seats in the North End Zone and also have the opportunity to assist with Loge Box and Suite sales for the football program. The position will be responsible for weekly and monthly new revenue goals, as well as other projects as assigned by the Associate Athletic Director for Ticket Sales.
Regular, reliable, and non-disruptive attendance is an essential job duty, as is the ability to create and maintain collegial, harmonious working relationships with others.
Minimum Qualifications:
Bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution of higher education
At least three years of sports ticket sales experience in an NCAA Division I program or professional sports (NFL, NBA, MLB, minor league baseball, etc.)
At least one year experience with Paciolan/Spectra ticketing platform
Experience in Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook
Preferred Qualifications:
At least two years experience with Paciolan/Spectra ticketing platform
Experience with Salesforce CRM
Track record of making 80-90 calls per day
Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:
Knowledge of NCAA Compliance rules and regulations
Competitive and highly motivated skills
Strong organizational and time management skills
Excellent oral and written communication skills
Customer service and problem solving skills
Ability to work flexible hours including nights, weekends, and holidays
Ability to maintain confidential and sensitive information
Ability to navigate multiple sporting venues for client in seat visits and facility tours
Ability to multitask various call campaigns while maintaining call volume standards
Founded in 1871, the University of Arkansas is a land grant institution, classified by the Carnegie Foundation among the nation’s top 2 percent of universities with the highest level of research activity. The University of Arkansas works to advance Arkansas and build a better world through education, research and outreach by providing transformational opportunities and skills, promoting an inclusive and diverse culture and climate, and nurturing creativity, discovery and the spread of new ideas and innovations. Ten colleges and schools serve more than 27,600 students with 200+ academic programs. U of A students earn nationally competitive awards at an impressive rate and represent all 50 states and 120 countries.
The University of Arkansas campus is located in Fayetteville, a welcoming community ranked as one of the best places to live in the U.S. The growing region surrounding Fayetteville is home to numerous Fortune 500 companies and one of the nation’s strongest economies. Northwest Arkansas is also quickly gaining a national reputation for its focus on the arts and overall quality of life. Arkansas is a natural wonder of forests, mountains and lakes framed by picturesque riv...ers and streams. Some of the best outdoor amenities and most spectacular hiking trails are a short drive from campus.
As an employer, the University of Arkansas offers a vibrant work environment and a workplace culture that promotes a healthy work-life balance. The benefits package includes university contributions to health, dental, life and disability insurance, tuition waivers for employees and their families, 12 official holidays, immediate leave accrual, and a choice of retirement programs with university contributions ranging from 5 to 10% of employee salary.