The Erie SeaWolvs are seeking a positive, passionate and outgoing individual that is committed to becoming a sales industry leader.   The responsibilities include selling season tickets, partial season tickets, group tickets and hospitality areas.  Revenue will be generated via phone (outbound and inbound calls), email marketing, face to face presentations and out-of-office appointments. Extensive sales training will be provided.

Responsibilities:

• Sell season and partial ticket packages as well as group tickets and hospitality areas.
• Coordinate group outings and group nights.
• Prepare ticket packages and group packages.
• Work games, nights, weekends and holidays (answer phones, visit clients, box office duties, picnics)
• Answer incoming calls.  Direct calls and answer any ticket questions.
• Coordinate special group nights
• Attend weekly staff and sales meetings as well as role-play sessions
• Meet or exceed weekly and monthly sales goals
• Maintain computerized records of all ticket package and group package customers as well as prospects
• Assist customer service efforts (mailing invoices, tickets, etc).
• Opportunity to learn other areas of the operation (marketing, concessions, entertainment, etc)

Qualificiations:

• Strong organizational and communication skills
• Excellent customer service skills
• Must be able to work a flexible schedule, which includes home games, nights, weekends and holidays
• Ability to work as a team player
• Ability to present sales materials to potential clients
• Proficiency in basic computer software programs
• General knowledge of sports

Start Date:  January 15, 2010

End Date: mid-September 2010

Reports to the Director of Ticket Sales

 Position Announcement

Who: Hagerstown Suns – Hagerstown, Maryland
Full-season Single “A” minor league baseball club
Washington Nationals Affiliate

What: Media Relations Internship

Start Date: January 2010 – though this is potentially flexible
End Date: September 2010

Job Description: Assist team’s media relations and public relations departments
Assist in the development of team’s publications and press releases
Sell Marketing and Ticket packages
Assist with team’s youth programs and directives
Assist in obtaining team’s objectives
Assist with game day operations
Maintain all information systems, database information
Generate appropriate reports

Desired Experience: Quality candidates must be creative minded, willingness to sell professional baseball to clientele, possess solid communications skills and be able to work on multiple projects simultaneously. Individual must work successfully in a team environment and be able to utilize a wide variety of computer applications. Excellent writing and organization skills are imperative. Experience (or at least ability) writing/working under a deadline preferred.

Compensation: Unpaid

Candidates will receive experience in all areas of operation including: stadium operations, media relations, community relations, tickets, promotions, merchandise, marketing, groups, etc.

The Suns are looking for successful self-starters who have the desire to grow with the organization. It is imperative that interested individuals are able to multi-task and are willing to work in a team atmosphere to reach organizational goals. In the past five years the Suns have hired seven interns on as full-time staff members.

The Media Relations Assistant will be handling a significant role in all publications (Program, Media Guide, etc.) and press releases the team produces. The ability to communicate clearly and concisely in writing is vital in a qualified candidate. Candidate may have an opportunity for some broadcast duties, and will work closely with Director of Broadcasting.

The Hagerstown Suns are an equal opportunity employer.

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