Taymar is a sports marketing company, launched in 2019 with the idea of better serving clients in all areas of revenue generation, while providing opportunities for our colleagues to flourish and grow. Our innovative business model and high-energy approach fosters complete goal alignment, integration, and collaboration with each of our collegiate and professional sports clients. Our dedicated teams work on-site to offer comprehensive solutions in all areas of revenue generation, including day-to-day management of ticket sales, ticket operations, sponsorship and/or annual giving.
Taymar is hiring top talent to learn, grow and impact the revenue generation side of the sports business, and be a part of a fast-paced, dynamic environment. Members of our team are provided with career growth opportunities and professional development through accessibility to executive leadership and ownership of key business initiatives. Be part of a growing industry and company that is changing how college athletics drives revenue and increases fan attendance.
Position Overview: Taymar’s Director of Sales at Prairie View A&M University will be responsible for the execution of all aspects of ticket revenue generation for the PVAM Athletics Department. Responsibilities include, but are not limited to, oversight of all ticket sales strategy and execution, outbound phone calls to generate new season ticket and group sales, retention of current season ticket holders through elite customer service, daily and weekly reporting, ticket system management and builds, support of the General Manager and corporate sponsorship sales efforts, including consultative sales and activation duties, and other duties as determined by senior management and the Athletics Department.
Responsibilities:
Day to day oversight of ticket sales and operations strategy and execution for all ticketed athletic events.
- Plan, create and execute a comprehensive year-round ticket sales strategy to grow revenue for Prairie View A&M Athletics.
- Help manage Ticket Office graduate assistants and part-time personnel.
- Exceed all Ticket Sales revenue goals determined by senior management.
- Communicate with PVAM fan base through outbound calls, emails and face to face meetings
- Initiate and execute ticket sales results for Group Sales, New Season Ticket Sales and Renewal campaigns.
- Generate reports and track overall ticketing revenue pace towards goals.
- Work as a self-starter to innovate new initiatives to drive revenue for the athletics department.
- Represent the athletics program and university with the highest integrity.
- Build superior relationships with all fans, donors and athletic department constituents.
- Work effectively under pressure in a fast-paced and always evolving environment to produce accurate results.
- Maintain a positive working relationship with all internal & external units of the department and university to ensure a positive event experience for customers.
Qualifications:
· Bachelor’s Degree with concentration in Sports Marketing or a related field preferred
· 2+ years tickets sales and/or relatable experience preferred.
· Thorough knowledge of the ticket sales processes and procedures.
· Preferred experience working with Ticketing software platforms.
· Comfort with business development activities and ability to build relationships quickly.
· Effective communication skills a must (written, oral and interpersonal).
· Demonstrated ability to work independently, as collaboratively as a part of a team to generate positive outcomes for all stakeholders.
· Must be willing to work traditional business hours, as well as nights and weekends at athletic events.
· Strong work ethic, positive attitude, integrity and desire & ability to learn in a fast paced, highly competitive industry.
We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, age, disability, gender identity, marital or veteran status, or any other protected class.
