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About Crypto.com Arena
Since its November 1999 Grand Opening, the AEG owned, and operated Crypto.com Arena has set industry standards for world-class sports and entertainment events and an unrivaled commitment to delivering to its fans best-in-class quality of service and a guest experience second to none. As the home of four professional sports franchises – the NBA’s Los Angeles Lakers and LA Clippers, the NHL’s LA Kings and the WNBA’s Los Angeles Sparks – the downtown Los Angeles arena has proven to be a home court advantage for the local teams who have earned nine championships since moving to the L.A. LIVE adjacent venue. For more than 23 years, the iconic sports and entertainment showplace has continued to distinguish itself as the host of numerous major, high-profile events of national and international distinction including the 2004, 2011 & 2018 NBA All-Star Games, 2002 & 2017 NHL All-Star Games, 2000 Democratic National Convention, 2009 World Figure Skating Championships and 20 of the last 22 GRAMMY Awards shows. Crypto.com Arena has also been marked with performances and special events that brought international stature to the award-winning venue including concerts starring Taylor Swift, Beyoncé, Prince, U2, Paul McCartney, Garth Brooks, Usher, Jay-Z, Kanye West, Keith Urban, Roger Waters, Britney Spears, Katy Perry, Ed Sheeran, Kendrick Lamar, Michael Bublé, Carrie Underwood and Justin Timberlake, as well as world championship boxing, family shows and special events.
Position Summary:
The Premium Sales Specialist position is responsible for the sale of Premium Memberships, with a focus on multi-year, six-figure contracts at Crypto.com Arena; primarily focused on club seat leases. All premium suites and club seats include the Lakers, Clippers, Kings and Sparks sports teams along with access to concerts and special events.
Essential Functions:
Responsible for the closing of multi-year, six-figure hospitality contracts; primarily focused on selling club seat leases.
Negotiate contract terms with C-suite decision makers.
50% Outside Sales: Responsible for a minimum of 25 face to face meetings per month with premium prospects.
Execute effective corporate sales calls, emails and customized presentations promoting the purchase of premium ticket inventory to meet/exceed established sales objectives.
Proactively network, solicit and follow-up on any personal sales leads under the guidelines established by supervisors.
Attend regular meetings with the Director of Premium Sales to establish best processes and strategies for driving new business.
Work closely with other members of the Premium Department to ensure inventory integrity, high levels of customer service and enhance overall team performance.
Manage 1-Year and Suite package buyer with goal of upselling them into multi-year hospitality contracts.
Required Qualifications:
Minimum education level of: High School Diploma (BA/BS Degree Preferred)
Minimum of 3 years of experience in ticket sales role with high level of success; club seat sales experience preferred
Excellent people skills, with an ability to interact effectively and in a professional, diplomatic, and mature manner not only with members and guests, but with co-workers within the organization
Ability to read, listen and communicate effectively in English, both verbally and in writing
Able to meet tight deadlines and work effectively in a high-pressure environment
Ability to write reports and business correspondence
Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from groups of managers, members, and the general public
Highly organized with good coordinating and project management skills
Ability to calculate figures and amounts such as discounts, interest, escalation rates and sales volume
Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral or diagram form
Ability to analyze problems involving many variables
Ability to access and accurately input information using a moderately complex computer system (Microsoft Dynamics CRM, etc.)
Must possess basic computer skills using such programs as Microsoft Word and Excel
Must be able to work extended days and hours (including holidays and weekends) hosting events, client entertainment and other activities as required
Pay Scale: $65,000 – $77,981
AEG reserves the right to change or modify the employee’s job description whether orally or in writing, at any time during the employment relationship. AEG may require an employee to perform duties outside his/her normal description.
AEG is committed to developing a diverse workforce reflective of the marketplace and the communities in which we do business. We believe a diverse workforce is not merely an advantage; it is mandatory for any company to be successful in today’s business climate.
Anschutz Entertainment Group is an equal opportunity employer and will not discriminate against any individual, employee, or application for employment on the basis of race, color, marital status, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, handicap, or any other legally protected status recognized by federal, state or local law.
This Employer is subject to the Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance (FCIHO) (LAMC 189.00)