Associate Sales Representative

PGA TOUR, INC.
United States, Florida, Ponte Vedra Beach
1 PGA TOUR Boulevard (Show on map)
Nov 11, 2024
In order to be considered for this role, after clicking "Apply Now" above and being redirected, you must fully complete the application process on the follow-up screen. The Best Players Need the Best People. The Associate Sales Representative generates sales for several hospitality packages and works closely with the Tournament Services Manager for the Presidents Cup in Medinah, Illinois to handle the administrative functions associated with these sales as well as generate new business and service repeat customers. QUALIFICATIONS Bachelor's degree in Business, Communications, Sales, Marketing or other related field preferred Minimum one year of corporate business experience required Prior experience in the sports industry with exposure to event management or event sales preferred Intermediate Microsoft Office skills to include mail merges and intermediate level Excel and PowerPoint skills Salesforce / CRM experience preferred Prior experience heavy volume of outbound sales calls Able to safely operate a utility vehicle such as, but not limited to, golf carts, utility carts, and shuttle carts Candidates must be based in or willing to relocate to Chicago area, Illinois at their own expense RESPONSIBILITIES/DUTIES Assist with sales of various hospitality packages through new business leads and upselling as well as servicing existing or repeat customers. Circulate and manage administration of Sales Agreements to renewal clients within the established deadlines. Sell ticket and hospitality packages to prospective clients. Follow up on sales leads and current client base regularly Enter all sales contracts into the Ticketmaster Archtics system and forward approved copies to new and renewal clients within the established deadlines Generate the internal sales reports and validate the data to ensure that all sales are captured accurately Interact with clients to answer questions and assist with incremental sales Monitor and track all outbound sales calls/contacts Assist the Tournament Services Manager with the post-sale process to include: wrap-up reports, feedback/critiques, invoicing, client relations, merchandising/inventory control, etc During tournament week, interact with clients to ensure all of their needs are met, prospect new clients, assist Director to secure repeat purchases, and conduct fan surveys as requested Attend various community and charitable functions as a representative of tournament Special projects or other duties as assigned