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Our promise is to continually delight our fans and set the benchmark for best practices across Major League Soccer.Sporting Kansas City’s values are to be experience obsessed, high performance in all that we do, exemplify accountability, demonstrate integrity and to always put the club first.\nThe Sporting Kansas City Sales Associate is responsible for following all sales protocols in pursuing prospects to meet and exceed group, partial packages, premium seats, and season ticket sales goals. The Sales Associate will serve as the primary sales and marketing contact for all clients, maintaining continued communication.\nJob Description\nEssential Functions\nUse strategic telemarketing, email and face-to-face appointments to contact potential clients.\nSuccessfully complete an 8-10 month training program.\nAttend weekly meetings and role-play training sessions conducted by the Sales Leader.\nBuild trust and a professional business relationship with all clients.\nProspect new clients by networking throughout the community.\nSell a full menu of ticket plans including, but not limited to, single games, premium inventory, season tickets, partial plans and group tickets to both business and individual consumers.\nConsistently touch base with clients to pass along relevant information in order to convert them into ticket buyers.\nEducate clients about potential ticket upgrades with the ultimate goal of increasing revenue.\nDevelop and plan group events to create a unique experience for a group.\nCoordinate with clients to plan times to meet and greet during Sporting Kansas City games.\nHost clients on the field for post-game photo opportunities.\nReach out to clients after game day to ensure they had the best possible fan experience.\nShow empathy to clients who may be upset, making sure to turn tragic moments into magic moments.\nPerform various game day duties.\nRepresent Sporting Kansas City and its related affiliates in a professional manner at all times.\nPerform other related tasks as assigned.\nPersonal Attributes\nStrong organizational, communication, and interpersonal skills.\nAbility to prioritize responsibilities, manage competing deadlines, and make sound decisions in a fast-paced professional sports environment.\nSelf-motivated, results-driven, and committed to achieving individual and organizational goals.\nConfident, professional, and persuasive, with the ability to build relationships and influence others.\nAbility to perform under pressure and adapt to the changing demands of the sports industry.\nStrong time management skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities while maintaining attention to detail.\nProven ability to build and maintain relationships with clients, partners, and key stakeholders.\nApproachable, collaborative, and diplomatic when working with colleagues, clients, and external partners.\nMaintains a professional demeanor and represents the organization positively in all interactions.\nEnergetic, enthusiastic, and creative, with a passion for sports and delivering exceptional results.\nTeam-oriented mindset with a willingness to collaborate across departments to support organizational success.\nSkills and Experience\nBachelor’s Degree in Business, Marketing, Sports Management or other related field required.\nPrior experience in a professional atmosphere preferred.\nDemonstrated understanding and application of effective selling strategies and techniques, or open to learning.\nAwareness of sports industry development.\nDemonstrated excellent written and verbal communication skills.\nProficient in the Microsoft Office Suite, including Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Calendar.\nWork Environment and Schedule\nAvailability for home matches, selected events, evenings, weekends, and holidays is required as business needs dictate. 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