Now Hiring - Playfly Sports - Consultant, Sales and Service (Rutgers University) in Piscataway, NJ

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CONSULTANT, SALES AND SERVICE (RUTGERS UNIVERSITY) Piscataway, New Jersey On Site THE RUNDOWN Playfly Sports is looking for a Consultant, Sales and Service to join our team at Rutgers University. The Rutgers University Division of Athletics and Playfly Aspire seek a teachable, positive and passionate individual who is committed to becoming a sports sales industry leader. Sales and Service Consultant's revenue will be generated primarily from outbound phone calls. These calls will be supplemented with email marketing, face-to-face presentations and in- arena/stadium tours. Day-to-day leadership and mentoring of this position will be provided by the Aspire Leadership. WHAT YOU 'LL ACCOMPLISH * The implementation of "Next Practices" and the Raise Your Game Executive Development Program raises industry standards through outstanding training, development, and coaching * Sales and Service Consultant's revenue will be generated primarily from outbound phone calls * These calls will be supplemented with email marketing, face-to-face presentations and in-arena/stadium tours * Day-to-day leadership and mentoring of this position will be provided by the Aspire Leadership * Service Consultants will receive the tools, programs, and systems necessary to "BE GREAT." * Duties include performing outbound calls and servicing inbound calls for Rutgers Athletics with a concentration on Football, Men's & Women's Basketball, Wrestling, and Men's Lacrosse * Inventory which is available for sale from the Rutgers FRMC include, but will not limited to: Season Tickets, Premium Seating Sales, Mini and Flex Plans, and Group Ticket Sales * Manage and Retain Large Account Base of Premium Seating, Season Ticket Members, and a Group Sales clients * Meet or exceed renewal percentage targets * Meet or exceed weekly and monthly sales goals while exceeding client expectations in value and customer service * Grow sales significantly each week by attracting additional business leads * Maintain computerized records of all prospects and customers within Ticketing/ CRM database * Work home games, performing various ticket sales and service duties as assigned and agreed upon with FRMC Leadership * Contact area businesses and individuals via phone, in-person appointments and networking events to sell season tickets, corporate, partial plans and group ticket plans * Make 60-80 outbound calls daily * Additional responsibilities as assigned by Management WHAT YOU 'LL BRING * Desire to start and grow a career in the sports ticket sales industry or collegiate athletics * Computer proficient (Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook) and detail-oriented * Excellent communication, presentation and listening skills * Must be able to communicate equally well with executives, staff, and fans at all levels * Professional image and demeanor at all times * Belief that a culture that encourages collaboration, flexibility, equity and fairness that enables individuals to contribute to their full potential, feel valued, and supported is key to success; personally, professionally and for the company * Ability to work well with others and confidence when taking initiative * Availability to work Athletic events including home games and special events in evenings and on weekends TRAVEL, LIFTING, PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS * Availability to work outside typical office hours including nights and weekends as needed * The work is sedentary in nature * Walking, standing, bending and carrying of light office items is required * The work is typically performed in an adequately lighted and climate-controlled office environment * May require occasional travel WHAT WE DO Playfly Sports is a full-service, leading sports marketing and media company that enables brands to engage with sports fans on a local, regional, and national level through scaled linear, digital, and experiential assets. Playfly Sports drives outcome-based solutions into 90-million households via more than 7,800 live U.S. broadcasts of MLB, NBA, and NHL games; and influences sports fans of all ages through the management of college and high school multimedia rights, uniform branding, and high-profile sports sponsorship platforms. The company introduces high school and college students to career development opportunities in esports through Playfly Esports, operators of North America's largest college esports league. Playfly Sports has the unique ability to partner, innovate, and advance the aspirations of athletes, brands, academic institutions, and sports fans across the U.S. Playfly Sports is Powered by Partnership. Visit Playfly Sports online at playfly.com WHAT WE STAND FOR At Playfly, we know that a diverse, equitable, and inclusive company is a more innovative and successful one, but more importantly, we believe it's just the right thing to do. Through conversations, company initiatives, community events and partnerships, policy changes, data analysis, workshops, and support groups, we are dedicated to creating a workplace where everyone can thrive. We are here for the long haul and to do the meaningful work that creates true institutional change within our workplace, with our partners, and in the communities we serve. EEOC & DIVERSITY STATEMENT Playfly Sports affirms that inequality is detrimental to our associates, our clients, and the communities we serve. Our goal is to impact lasting change through our actions. Together, we unite for equality and equity. Playfly Sports is committed to equal employment opportunities regardless of any protected characteristic, including race, color, genetic information, creed, national origin, religion, sex, affectional or sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, lawful alien status, ancestry, age, marital status, or protected veteran status and will not discriminate against anyone on the basis of a disability. We support an inclusive workplace where associates excel based on personal merit, qualifications, experience, ability, and job performance. ACCOMMODATIONS Playfly Sports is committed to the full inclusion of all qualified individuals, and as part of this commitment, Playfly Sports will ensure that persons with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodations. If reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and/or to receive other benefits and privileges of employment, please contact [please apply online]. We are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment visa for this role at this time. Equal Opportunity Employer This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws. For further information, please review the Know Your Rights notice from the Department of Labor.