Job Description

ACCOUNT EXECUTIVE

Detroit City FC is Detroit's professional soccer club. Founded in 2012, the community club has grown to include a women's side, developmental teams, and over 2000 youth playing under the same badge. As the organization looks to take on new challenges, it seeks professional and energetic Account Executives that are looking to sell for a growing team that is making a name for itself on a national and international level.

POSITION OVERVIEW

The Account Executive is responsible for selling ticket packages for Detroit City FC. Ticket packages will include season memberships, partial plans, suites, party decks, and group tickets. The position will report to the Manager of Ticket Sales & Service.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

Prospect, establish, research and close ticket sales leads through cold-calling, text/email

initiatives and in-person appointmentsRepresent the organization at various networking events and/or offsite community events

promoting ticket salesParticipate in various sales, team and community events as assigned Be an ambassador of the Detroit City FC brands throughout the community Meet and exceed established sales objectives Provide excellent customer service to all managed accounts during the sales process, as

well as during the sales follow-through at the eventHit activity targets each day with the goal of maximizing all ticket revenue Continually create and implement unique sales strategies, ideas, and programs as a

means of producing new business opportunities

Contribute positively to the sales team culture by developing mutually beneficial working

relationships with all team members

Participate and contribute to daily or weekly sales team meetings and training sessions Will have in-game duties during our team's events and games

DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS

Bachelor's degree in Sports Management, Business, or related field; or equivalent

professional experienceStrong work ethic, team-oriented attitude, and enthusiasm about contributing to the success

of the department and Club

Excellent interpersonal and communication skills Above average knowledge of PC systems including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and

database-related platforms

Ability to work flexible hours, including evenings, weekends, and holidays, if necessary Exceptional organizational and time management skills with the ability to multitask and

execute in a timely manner

Must be flexible with the ability to adapt in a fast pace work environment with challenging

demands and frequent changes

Possess a competitive spirit Highly self-motivated Soccer knowledge is preferred, but not required Bilingual (Spanish or Arabic) speaker a plus, but not required.


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.