Diamond Baseball Holdings
Account Executive, Ticket Sales (54055)
Diamond Baseball Holdings, Lansing, Michigan, United States, 48900
About The Lansing Lugnuts
The Lansing Lugnuts, High‑A affiliate of the Oakland Athletics, offer exciting baseball and a strong community connection at Jackson Field. Known for their fan‑focused atmosphere and innovative events, the Lugnuts are a staple of the Lansing sports scene. The club is a proud member of Diamond Baseball Holdings (DBH), formed in 2021 to support, promote, and enhance Minor League Baseball through best practices, professional management, innovation, and investment.
The Lugnuts are actively seeking an Account Executive to join their highly dynamic Ticket Sales Team. Ticket Sales is a vital part of the team’s performance, and our Account Executives play a critical role in that success. We are looking for someone who is interested in growing within the sports industry and curious to learn the inner workings of our business at every level. The successful candidate will be an exceptional salesperson who delivers outstanding customer service and ensures fan retention while creating a positive experience with the brand.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
Represent the organization with the utmost professionalism in the community
Generate new business by prospecting, cold calling, appointments, stadium tours, and attending networking/community events
Renew all group, hospitality, and season ticket memberships
Work closely with sales and marketing departments to develop compelling sales programs and components focused on long‑term business sustainability
Maintain a database of contacts and sales progression using tickets.com
Meet and/or exceed personal sales goals
Meet and/or exceed daily and weekly outbound call/appointment minimums
Contribute to overall operation by “answering the call” when assistance is needed in another area of our operation
Qualifications
Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent work experience
Minimum of 6 months of sales or customer service experience
Demonstrate a proven track record in sales and building quality relationships, preferably within the sports industry
Have a friendly and professional telephone manner
Strong desire to learn about our business and grow your professional career
Ability to effectively express ideas verbally and in writing
Possess a positive attitude
Maintain a flexible work schedule
Other duties as assigned
Seniority Level
Entry level
Employment Type
Full‑time
Job Function
Sales and Business Development
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The Lugnuts are actively seeking an Account Executive to join their highly dynamic Ticket Sales Team. Ticket Sales is a vital part of the team’s performance, and our Account Executives play a critical role in that success. We are looking for someone who is interested in growing within the sports industry and curious to learn the inner workings of our business at every level. The successful candidate will be an exceptional salesperson who delivers outstanding customer service and ensures fan retention while creating a positive experience with the brand.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
Represent the organization with the utmost professionalism in the community
Generate new business by prospecting, cold calling, appointments, stadium tours, and attending networking/community events
Renew all group, hospitality, and season ticket memberships
Work closely with sales and marketing departments to develop compelling sales programs and components focused on long‑term business sustainability
Maintain a database of contacts and sales progression using tickets.com
Meet and/or exceed personal sales goals
Meet and/or exceed daily and weekly outbound call/appointment minimums
Contribute to overall operation by “answering the call” when assistance is needed in another area of our operation
Qualifications
Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent work experience
Minimum of 6 months of sales or customer service experience
Demonstrate a proven track record in sales and building quality relationships, preferably within the sports industry
Have a friendly and professional telephone manner
Strong desire to learn about our business and grow your professional career
Ability to effectively express ideas verbally and in writing
Possess a positive attitude
Maintain a flexible work schedule
Other duties as assigned
Seniority Level
Entry level
Employment Type
Full‑time
Job Function
Sales and Business Development
Referrals increase your chances of interviewing at Diamond Baseball Holdings by 2x.
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