Job Description

The primary purpose of this position is to manage the Groups Sales Account Managers, sell, and deliver group ticket sales revenue by prospecting and managing opportunities throughout the National Capital Region market segment for both Ottawa Senators game tickets as well as Canadian Tire Centre events.

The Group Sales Manager is responsible for to both manage reps and sell to new and existing accounts in order to meet and exceed established ticket revenue sales goals.

Main Responsibilities

Focus on selling Group Packages for the Ottawa Senators and various Canadian Tire Centre events:

• Achieve sales activity and revenue targets
• Develop group offers and programs
• Create contact lists to further sales
• Develop relationships with existing and new customers to enable future bookings through sales calls
• Must be able to take initiative in developing strategies to uncover new opportunities and generate sales.
• Use creative selling abilities to close business
• Develop sales revenue, budgets and provide forecasting reports for management
• Responsible for preparing correspondence to clients, internal booking reports and account maintenance.
• Play a key role in increasing the organization exposure through involvement in community and civic organizations.
• Build client relationships via external networking and participation in professional industry events
• Cross-functionally trained to also sell season tickets, suites and corporate advertising

Requirements

• Bilingual (English & French) is preferred
• Minimum four seasons in a group sales account manager or manager role
• Valid driver\xe2\x80\x99s license and access to own transportation
• Willing and available to work weekends, holidays, and evenings as required
• Able to work under pressure and meet tight deadlines
• Strong organization and communication skills
• Team player

APPLICATION DEADLINE: April 30, 2023

We would like to thank all applicants for applying; however, only those applicants selected for an interview will be contacted. Applications received will be maintained on file for a period of 6 months and may be referenced for future staffing requirements.

Senators Sports & Entertainment supports the goals of Ontario Regulation 191/11 - Integrated Accessibility Standards and is pleased to accommodate applicants who have a disability during the recruitment process. Please inform the Human Resources Department at 613-599-0250 if you require a disability related accommodation in order to participate in the recruitment process.

SSE is committed to building an inclusive process that respects the dignity and independence of people with disabilities.

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