An example of job duties includes but are not limited to:

•Sell new season tickets, student passes, mini-plans, single game and group tickets for K-State's six ticketed sports. Sales efforts will include cold-calls, emails, in-person appointments, and various events. Must be able to work evenings and weekends as required

•Cultivate relationships with businesses, campus departments, community organizations, youth groups, etc. by attending various campus, community and chamber events.

•Work sales tables at various K-State Athletics home events.

WHY JOIN US: K-State Athletics, a proud member of the Big 12 Conference, invites applications. We are looking for someone who is dependable, passionate about providing excellent customer service, and enjoys working in a fast-paced environment. Our mission is to foster a culture in which our student-athletes have every opportunity to reach their maximum potential academically, athletically, mentally and socially while operating an organization that is anchored by a genuine commitment to K-State, our supporters and each other.

For more information on K-State Athletics, please visit http://www.kstatesports.com For information about Manhattan, KS and the University, please visit http://www.k-state.edu/hcs/jobs/

Kansas State University has been named a 2022 Top Employer by DiversityJobs.com for a third consecutive year.

The 2021 annual survey by Forbes magazine, “America’s Best Employers by State List,” finds Kansas State University rates among the Top 3 employers in the state and is the best university employer in Kansas.

WE SUPPORT DIVERSITY AND INCLUSION: Kansas State University embraces diversity and promotes inclusion. The University actively seeks individuals who foster a collegial environment and cooperative interactions with coworkers, students, and others. The University is dedicated to promoting the Principles of Community.

BENEFITS:

•Excellent medical, dental and vision health plans

•Retirement plan (no vesting period!)

•Generous earned leave plans

•Parental leave plan

•Term life insurance paid by employer

•Accidental death and dismemberment insurance paid by employer

•Long term disability insurance paid by employer

•Paid KSU designated holidays

K-State Athletics Local Agency Employee Benefits Information: https://www.kstatesports.com/sports/2020/3/6/athletics-human-resources.aspx?path=resources

EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY: Kansas State University is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, age, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelor’s Degree at time of application
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Experience working in a customer service setting

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• One year of outbound sales experience in collegiate or professional sports
• Experience with Paciolan ticketing software and Salesforce CRM
• Existing business relationships in the Manhattan area
• Master’s Degree

OTHER REQUIREMENTS:

• Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States at the time of employment
• Must be able to work evenings and weekends as required
• Must have a strong work ethic

This position holds expectations of compliance with all NCAA, Big 12 Conference, Kansas State University and K-State Athletics, Inc. rules and regulations.

HOW TO APPLY:   

To be considered for the position, please complete the online application at https://careers.pageuppeople.com/742/cw/en-us/job/516285/ticket-sales-account-executive and submit/upload the following documents:

1. Cover letter indicating your qualifications for the position
2. Resume with three professional references that includes contact information (name, title, phone number and email address)

SCREENING OF APPLICATIONS BEGINS:   Immediately and continues until position is filled.

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