Ticket agent Jobs in Syracuse, NY

LEGENDS & SYRACUSE UNIVERSITY

Syracuse Athletics and Legends are engaged in a 10-year partnership that will integrate data and analytics, marketing, ’Cuse Athletics Fund annual giving, premium seating, and general ticket sales initiatives into a single revenue-driven approach. Legends will manage all aspects of the ’Cuse Athletics Fund annual fundraising program. Legends’ unique fundraising platform, an essential service embraced by higher education, identifies effective fan and donor engagement strategies to amplify philanthropic giving and other opportunities. The partnership will also ensure that the Orange build upon their legacy of supporting student-athletes in the classroom and on the playing fields. Legends will also team with Syracuse University’s Falk College of Sport to provide education, mentorship, and career opportunities to students.

THE ROLE

The Ticket Sales Manager is responsible for the growth and development of the Ticket Sales team. The manager will be responsible for the day-to-day leadership and mentoring of the sales team with a focus on teaching the Legends sales process while driving new and renewal ticket sales for Syracuse University Athletics. The Ticket Sales Manager will be located in Syracuse, NY and will work under the guidance of the Director of Sales.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Recruit, hire, train, and develop ticketing and service representatives.
• Responsible for driving revenue through the sale of tickets (full season, partial plan, group and single game tickets), donations, VIP experiences and premium hospitality packages for all ticketed sports at Syracuse University, including but not limited to Football, Women's Basketball, Men's Basketball, Men’s Lacrosse, and Women’s Lacrosse.
• Under the guidance of the Director, work closely with the Manager, Data & Analytics and the Sr. Manager, Marketing to identify target prospects, cultivate new prospects and ideate lead generation opportunities to drive new ticket sales.
• Manage and evaluate sales team performance on an ongoing basis by establishing activity metrics and objectives.
• Responsible for ideating, planning and hosting sales events new sales events throughout the year.
• Assist in creating e-marketing campaigns, inventory management, and season ticket member renewals.
• Develop and execute comprehensive, year-round sales strategy.
• Identify necessary sales collateral and assets and work closely with the marketing team to execute.
• Create sales and stewardship scripts, ticketing policies and sales procedures.
• With the support of the Director, develop strategic outreach sales campaigns and identify opportunities for new packages, experiences and more.
• Collaborate closely with Syracuse University, including Athletics, JMA Wireless Dome, Advancement & External Affairs, marketing and more.

QUALIFICATIONS

To perform this job successfully, the candidate must be able to perform each essential duty above at the highest levels. The requirements below represent the required knowledge, skill, and / or ability.

COMPENSATION

Competitive salary range $60,450 - $67,000 plus bonus potential, and a generous benefits package that includes medical, dental, vision, life and disability insurance, paid vacation, and 401k plan.

WORKING CONDITIONS

Location : On Site Syracuse, NY

Legends is an Equal Opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, disability, or genetic information.