Sales Associate

Job Title:             Sales Associate

Class:                    Full-Time

Reports to:         Sales Development Manager

As part of our commitment to health and safety, we are requiring that all full-time/part-time team members and new hires be fully vaccinated against COVID-19, subject to certain limited exceptions.

The Milwaukee Bucks are looking for talented people who embrace diversity, equity & inclusion in a workplace where everyone feels valued and inspired.

It all begins with outstanding talent, It all begins with YOU! #FearTheDeer 

What We Offer:

• Comprehensive health benefits including medical, dental, and vision plans, as well as mental health resources 
• 8 weeks of paid time off for parents to welcome newborns, adopted and foster children
• Unlimited PTO
• Professional Development through our internal learning & development program - Antler Academy
• Employee Resource Groups
• Milwaukee Bucks and NBA League Discounts
• Qualified Parking and Phone Allowance

Summary:            

The Sales Associate program focuses on developing and further educating entry-level sports business professionals on the skills required to succeed in the revenue generating side of the sports business.  Through consistent training and development with members of the Bucks leadership team, Sales Associates will develop a sales pitch in which they are confident in and is centered around their personality.

• Sell a full menu of ticket products for the Milwaukee Bucks, including, but not limited to full and partial season ticket packages, group tickets, and hospitality packages
• Make cold calls from lists of area companies provided to sell full and partial season ticket packages and group tickets.
• Effectively follow up with clients and prospective clients in order to build relationships to help provide repeat business and to meet excellent customer service requirements.
• Proactively create opportunities for new business through up-selling opportunities and referrals from existing clients.
• Contact past customers in order to generate new ticket sales.
• Cordially and effectively handle incoming sales calls from prospective clients for all ticket sales products.
• Conduct in-arena appointments and tours of Fiserv Forum to assist in closing new business and developing new relationships.
• Work different Milwaukee Bucks events and games as assigned to support ticket sales efforts and promotional initiatives.

• Undergraduate degree in business/sales/marketing/sports management or similar concentration.
• Excellent relationship building and interpersonal skills, with the ability to interact comfortably and effectively with internal and external clients at all levels of an organization.
• Excellent communication and presentation skills, both written and oral.
• Extremely coachable and eager to learn every day.
• Highly motivated individual with a strong desire to build a career in the sports business.
• Be able to work evenings and weekends, as required.

All offers for employment with the Milwaukee Bucks are contingent upon the candidate having successfully completed a criminal background check. We will consider qualified candidates with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable local, state, and Federal laws.

The Milwaukee Bucks is an Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employer, Ethnic Minority/Women/Disabled/Veteran/Gender Identity/Sexual Orientation. 

We provide our employees with a robust employee benefits plan that focuses on the mental and physical wellness of our team.  We strive to offer a flexible work environment that allows our team members to be productive in both their work and home lives.

We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment.