Junior Account Executive

2019 & 2022 Midwest League Champions. Voted by Ballpark Digest Best Ballpark in 2022 and 2023. Winners of the 2022 Golden Bobblehead award. A 48-million-dollar stadium renovation breaking ground September of 2024. The South Bend Cubs are one of the gold standards in minor league baseball. If you are looking to break into the world of professional sports and are enthusiastic about learning the tools of the trade, join the South Bend Cubs this season at Four Winds Field.

Our Junior Account Executive's primary responsibilities include selling individual and group tickets on a daily basis with an emphasis on customer service. Candidates will work closely with the Assistant General Manager of Ticket Sales, assisting with all functions of the ticket office. Start date is between March 23 and May 11 based on school schedules.

Responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• Organizing and selling group and package tickets
• Hit weekly and monthly sales goals
• Manage various youth programs like our Caresource Camp Day
• Assist running the Will Call/Ticket Sales windows
• Supporting game day staff and helping maintain the gold-standard of guest services during events

Compensation and Benefits:

This is a for college credit internship position that will also pay through a commission structure. Expected commission for this internship will range from $1,000 - $3,000 based on start time and ability to close a sale.

Skills:

• Display personal responsibility to complete tasks and duties in a timely manner and with confidentiality
• Display people skills to work well with others by responding appropriately to supervisors, co-workers, and stadium guests/patrons
• Possess the ability to coordinate your own work tasks efficiently, accurately, and professionally
• Possess the ability to work as part of a team
• Display the ability to communicate in a clear, timely, professional, and organized manner
• Must be amiable, considerate, and patient and have a good self-image, conveying a positive message to co-workers and stadium guests/patrons
• Possess the ability to analyze and solve problems skillfully, logically, and timely.
• Always demonstrate and promote the South Bend Cubs Values and standards

Experience / Qualifications Required:

• Interest in Minor League baseball, ticket sales or sports management.
• Strong verbal and writing skills
• Strong knowledge of Microsoft Office programs
• Individual must be energetic, enthusiastic, and dedicated
• Ability to work event nights, weekends and holidays as required
• Superior problem-solver, with ability to work independently
• Effective organizational and follow-up skills
• Excellent communication and people skills
• Must be a team player and be willing to help in all areas of the business
• Must be able to stand and/or walk for up to 2 hours

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.

Job Questions:

Why do you want to intern with the South Bend Cubs?

Describe your ideal sales culture

Describe yourself as a sales person

Start time frame is set for between March 23 and May 11. When would you be able to start full time on site?