Account Executive, Group Sales

Overview

San Diego Wave Fútbol Club is seeking a dynamic, forward-looking Group Sales Account Executive to boost ticket sales by focusing on group ticket packages, specifically in the youth and amateur soccer verticals. The role is based in San Diego, CA, with local travel as needed.

• Work with youth soccer clubs within the San Diego market to establish legacy programming, long-standing relationships and drive high volume of ticket sales
• Utilize relationships to create a pipeline of youth soccer families to be top candidates for our entire product line
• Public facing, attending events, club crashes, board meetings and pertinent events crucial to creating deeper relationships within the youth soccer community
• Develop and manage a robust sales pipeline through CRM (Salesforce) and collaborate with leadership on ideating new campaign ideas
• Meet or exceed established weekly outbound activity and annual sales targets
• Maintain high levels of customer service to grow relationships and unlock referrals
• Represent the club at home matches, networking events, and other team functions to support sales initiatives and strengthen client relationships
• Attend San Diego Wave FC home games and contribute to all in-game sales related activities
• Other duties assigned as business needs evolve

• 1 year of sports ticket sales experience or 2 years of general sales experience
• Ability to balance work between office, stadium, and offsite events; will need to travel locally
• Operate with high integrity and bring a solution-oriented mindset to the role
• Excellent communication skills, to listen to fan needs and close deals

This role is hourly base compensation of $21/hr - $24/hr + commission and bonuses.

If you meet the above qualifications and are ready to take on the challenge of leading our professional soccer club to success, we want to hear from you. Please submit your resume and cover letter detailing your relevant experience and why you are the ideal candidate for the position.

Our people are our club. We believe different backgrounds and experiences bring new ideas and perspectives. We encourage talented candidates from underrepresented and underserved backgrounds to apply. We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, age, disability, gender identity, marital or veteran status, or any other protected class.