WHO WE ARE
Founded by Josh Harris and David Blitzer, Harris Blitzer Sports & Entertainment (HBSE) includes in its portfolio the Philadelphia 76ers, the New Jersey Devils, leading venue Prudential Center in Newark, N.J., the Delaware Blue Coats, and the Utica Comets. Led by some of the best and brightest minds across a diverse spectrum of industries, HBSE positions itself as one of the most pioneering, innovative global sports and entertainment businesses to date. HBSE also strives to positively impact the local communities in which it operates through the powerful platform of sports.
HBSE offers an energetic work environment built on collaboration, growth, and a quest to excel in everything we do. Prudential Center in downtown Newark, N.J. hosts more than 175 concerts, family shows and special events annually and is the fourth-ranked sports and entertainment venue in the U.S. by Pollstar and Billboard. It is home to the New Jersey Devils, a renowned NHL franchise with three Stanley Cup championships and a proud, passionate fan base. Prudential Center is also home to the brand-new GRAMMY Museum Experience, the first and only of its kind on the east coast.
The Philadelphia 76ers organization is one of the most storied franchises in American sports, led by some of the best and brightest minds across a diverse spectrum of industries, HBSE positions itself as one of the most pioneering, innovative global sports and entertainment businesses to date. The 76ers have attracted the industry’s top leadership talent from the NBA, NFL, NHL, MLB, MLS, UFC and NCAA, resulting in one of the most exciting, rewarding, and dynamic work environments within the sports industry. The 76ers offer a best-in-class workplace culture built on collaboration, growth, and a quest to excel in everything we do.
OUR COMMITMENT TO DIVERSITY
At HBSE, we engage, represent and reflect diverse voices of employees, players fans and communities. We are dedicated to hiring the best talent that is reflective of where we live, work and play – across all groups and levels; supporting and developing every employee to reach their potential; and creating an inclusive environment that allows team members to bring their true authentic selves to work.
Position Summary:
The Philadelphia 76ers are adding to their Account Executive team. This position is responsible for driving revenue through selling multiple ticket packages, consisting of season tickets, partial plans, groups and single night suite rentals. The ideal candidate has a passion for sales, is incredibly coachable, strong work ethic, competitive, and at least two (2) years experience in new business sales, professional sports experience preferred.
Requirements:
· Undergraduate degree in business/sales/marketing/sports management or similar concentration.
· Minimum two (2) years sales experience, sports and entertainment experience preferred
· Experience in sports team sales, general business sale, or sports management
· Strong communication and interpersonal skills both written and oral.
· Effective leadership and organizational skills
· Superior problem solver, with ability to work independently
· Ability to multi-task and handle multiple projects within meeting deadlines
· Capacity to maintain a flexible work schedule (holidays, evenings)
· Coachable
· Strong time management and organizational skills
· Demonstrate an enthusiastic and outgoing personality
· Passion for sales and desire to grow as a sales executive in the sports industry
Job Responsibilities:
· Maximize revenue through the sales of Philadelphia 76ers tickets
· Heavy outbound call focus making outbound calls daily to increase your sales pipeline
· Sales presentation for external and internal face-to-face appointments
· Manage and service assigned season ticket, partial and group accounts
· Creating strong relationships with Season, Partial, and Group clients to promote yearly renewals
· Assist in HBSE and Philadelphia 76ers Sales and Service events
· Network, prospect and create new sales opportunities when and wherever possible
· Must meet all pre-determined activity and sales goals by providing weekly sales reports to management
Start Date: Jan. 2024
We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.
