Account Executive, Sales - Vancouver, Canada - Vancouver Whitecaps FC

Vancouver Whitecaps FC

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Vancouver, Canada

2 weeks ago

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Description

Position Title:

Account Executive, Sales**
Location: 788 Beatty Street, Vancouver, BC V6B 2M1**
Terms:Full-time, Permanent**
Reports to: Manager, Sales**Vancouver Whitecaps FC is looking for a new team member to join our Ticketing Sales & Service department in the position of
Account Executive, Sales.

The Account Executive, Sales is responsible for providing superior customer service and managing assigned accounts with the Whitecaps season ticket members.

Specific Job Duties include, but are not limited to:

Directly contribute to increasing revenue through lead generation and qualifying prospects, meeting or exceeding all revenue targets as assigned
Help grow our supporter base by generating contacts through both inside and outside sales networking opportunities, conducting presentations as needed
Respond to inbound calls and meet/exceed conversion targets as well as guest service expectations
Build and maintain digital records of all clients and prospects via ticketing software
Develop and maintain internal and external relationships through exceptional guest service
Communicate and carry out service policies and procedures to Season Ticket Holders
Support all learning and development opportunities within the team
Assist with additional game day duties, special events and promotions as required

Qualifications/Experience:

Must be legally entitled to work in Canada
Minimum 13 years' proven sales or service experience in a fastpaced environment
Strong communication and presentation skills, both written and verbal
Strong understanding of effective sales processes, from first engagement to close of sale
Selfmotivated, hardworking, with a positive energy and a high degree of professionalism
Adaptability, receptive new ideas and processes with the ability to learn quickly
Strong timemanagement, attention to detail and organizational skills (multitasking a must)
Fantastic, dynamic interpersonal skills and positive, approachable personality
Ability to work well autonomously, yet thrive in a collaborative team environment
Related diploma or degree preferred, but combination of education/experience will be considered
Flexibility to work BC Place match days and other special events as needed on evenings, weekends and some holidays
Proficiency with Microsoft Office suite and virtual meeting platforms (MS Teams, Zoom)

The Club
Vancouver Whitecaps FC is the longest-running professional soccer club in Canada and the United States. Since its inaugural season in 1974, the club has united generations of loyal fans in British Columbia and beyond.

With academies in eight out of ten provinces, a network of partner clubs, and hundreds of camps and clinics every year, Whitecaps FC provide a foundation for Canada's soccer future.

In addition to its two professional men's teams, the Club is proud to be one of the first two founding teams for a new professional women's league in Canada, which will be launched in the year 2025.

We are also strongly committed to providing opportunities to Canadian athletes, both male and female, with the largest soccer development structure in Canada.

This includes academy programs in eight of ten provinces across the country.

In addition to building a winning team on and off the pitch, the Club places great importance in giving back to our community, harnessing the power of sport to create a stronger, more equitable & inclusive society through three key community goals: helping meet critical needs, using soccer to build life skills and creating soccer participation opportunities in Indigenous communities.

Vancouver Whitecaps FC provides a competitive compensation and benefits package.

We thank all applicants for their interest, however, only those selected for further consideration will be contacted.

No recruiters or agencies, please.