Job Overview
Employment Type
Full-time
Compensation
Type:
Salary
Rate:
Range $47,000.00 - $78,300.00
Work Schedule
Day Shifts
Weekend Shifts
Night Shifts
Benefits
Health Insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
Health saving account
Flexible spending account
401(k) Plan
Life insurance
accidental death and dismemberment insurance
short-term disability
long-term disability
Paid holidays
Paid Time Off
Volunteer days
Family caregiver leave
Job Description
The Minnesota Timberwolves and Lynx are professional basketball organizations deeply committed to fostering an inclusive and winning culture both on and off the court. As part of the NBA and WNBA respectively, these teams place a strong emphasis on teamwork, community engagement, innovation, and continuous growth. Their approach is centered around empowering and recognizing each staff member’s contributions as vital to the collective success of the organization. This commitment extends beyond basketball as they strive to elevate lives and strengthen communities through the power of sport. They promote a diverse, equitable, and inclusive work environment where every individual feels valued... Show More
Job Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience preferred
- Minimum four years of experience in professional sales and service preferred
- Minimum of one year management or supervisory experience preferred
- Strong verbal and written communication skills required
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office and ticket sales platforms preferred
- Ability to work extended hours including nights, weekends and holidays
- Ability to develop strong professional relationships
- Ability to think creatively and develop strategy
- Knowledge of managerial best practices
- Strong work ethic and high personal accountability
Job Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience preferred
- Minimum four years of experience working in professional sales and service preferred
- Minimum of one year of management/supervisory experience preferred
- Strong verbal and written communication skills
- High proficiency in ticket sales techniques and ability to train others
- Proficiency in Microsoft products, CRM, ticket sales platforms such as AXS and Ticketmaster preferred
- Knowledge of professional sports industry, sports sales and premium seating
- Ability to develop strong professional relationships internally and externally
- Ability to think creatively and develop strategy
- Knowledge of managerial best practices
- Strong work ethic and high personal accountability
Job Duties
- Develop organization’s group events plan including pricing, process, timelines, value proposition, resource allocation, as well as managing internal and external communication
- Create and execute annual strategic plans and operating budget with a focus on growing Timberwolves group revenue
- Research and identify potential new revenue opportunities and lead process to create a profitable business plan around each new product and offering
- Work with staff and team executives to establish and maintain relationships with organizations’ key stakeholders
- Oversee the recruitment, development and performance management of the Group Events staff
- Create and execute a training plan focused on the development of the Group Events Department
- Educate all departments on the integrated success of group product offerings, pricing and sales strategies, as well as market trends and industry best practices
- Hold staff accountable to the minimum hustle expectation through a combination of calls and meetings
- Set clearly defined daily, weekly, monthly and annual targets for all staff members, and provide training and guidance toward achieving individual and group goals
- Work with other Ticket Sales managers to develop strategies and tactics to reach and exceed determined revenue targets including Group Ticket Targets, Group Revenue Targets, and overall Group Sales for the Timberwolves and Lynx sales
Job Qualifications
Experience
Mid Level (3-7 years)
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