The San Diego Padres are looking to sell a variety of events throughout Petco Park, The Rady Shell, Eve, and other off-site venues year-round, requiring creativity and innovation for nontraditional spaces. This role aims to drive new business development, manage a sales team, and introduce new self-produced event ideas to maximize revenue.
Requirements
- Proficient computer skills including experience with MS Office products such as Word, Excel, Outlook, CRM, etc., and ability to learn and master new software programs
- Manage and further develop a sales team
- Ability to multi-task and think in a creative manner
Responsibilities
- Oversees event sales cycle including but not limited to the client relations, new business development, contracting, invoicing and event reconciliation
- Manages and motivates a sales team to achieve ambitious targets and goals
- Analyzes sales performance of an existing team
- Remains current on event styles and trends
- Has a solid understanding of the local San Diego market, event types and event operations in unique venues
- Introduces new self-produced event ideas to bring to these venues, including concept, pro-formas, ticketing, and ancillary revenue streams
- Designs and understands complex events with multiple facets
Other
- Previous leadership experience preferred
- Possess strong communication skills, both written and verbal, and effectively work well with others in a collaborative, respectful manner
- Exceptional time management and organizational skills with capacity to handle high volumes of detailed work, multi-task and manage projects on strict deadlines
- Personable nature
- Maintain professional demeanor with a high degree of discretion, integrity, respect and accountability
