Group & Premium Sales Manager | Donald L. Tucker Civic Center

Oak View Group

Oak View Group is the global leader in venue development management and premium hospitality services for the live event industry. Offering an unmatched 360-degree solution set for a collection of world-class owned venues and a client roster that includes the most influential highest attended arenas convention centers music festivals performing arts centers and cultural institutions on the planet .

Position Summary

Under general direction from the Director of Sales & Marketing the Group & Premium Sales Manager initiates or responds to contact with new and repeat clients to promote and sell the assets of the venue. This role includes active sales solicitation calls face to face selling and collaboration with the Sales & Marketing team.

This role pays an annual salary of $44000-$48000 and is commission eligible

Benefits for Full-Time roles: Health Dental and Vision Insurance 401(k) Savings Plan 401(k) matching and Paid Time Off (vacation days sick days and 11 holidays)

This position will remain open until December 31 2025.

About the Venue

The Donald L. Tucker Civic Center features a 12500-seat arena 34 luxury suites 476 club seats over 54000 sq. ft. of meeting and exhibition space and an arena view restaurant the Spotlight Grille. The arena is home to Florida State Mens and Womens basketball and is known for its electric atmosphere and fierce home court advantage. Not only a music and sports venue the arena also is frequently used for trade shows large catered functions receptions religious services and classes.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for sales marketing and solicitation of new business opportunities for group and premium seating.
• Develop and implement sales plans for group sales season tickets and suite rentals.
• Develop and implement creative approaches to enhance fan experience by adding event assets F&B packages etc...
• Achieve/exceed assigned outbound contact metrics.
• Achieve/exceed assigned outbound sales goals.
• Assist in management of sales department internship program and VIP Suite Entrance staff.
• Work with third party event promoters on group sales plans and budgets.
• Assist in the management of the facilitys current suite license agreements.
• Track and manage daily weekly monthly sales reports and provide results to the finance department.
• Event day responsibilities as required.
• Perform other duties and responsibilities as assigned.

Qualifications

• College Degree required preferably in Marketing Business or Sports Management.
• Minimum of 3-5 years prior Sales experience preferably in Sports & Entertainment.
• Excellent written and oral communications skills required.
• Ability to handle a high volume of inbound and outbound phone calls.
• Strong organizational skills.
• Must be proficient in Microsoft Office and have web-related background.
• Must be a self-motivated team player who is a creative and proactive problem solver.
• Must be able to work flexible hours including nights and weekends in addition to normal business hours.

Strengthened by our Differences. United to Make a Difference

At OVG we understand that to continue positively disrupting the sports and live entertainment industry we need a diverse team to help us do it. We also believe that inclusivity drives innovation strengthens our people improves our service and raises our excellence . Our success is rooted in creating environments that reflect and celebrate the diverse communities in which we operate and serve and this is the reason we are committed to amplifying voices from all different backgrounds.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Oak View Group is committed to equal employment opportunity. We will not discriminate against employees or applicants for employment on any legally recognized basis (protected class) including but not limited to veteran status uniform service member status race color religion sex national origin age physical or mental disability genetic information or any other protected class under federal state or local law.

Required Experience:

Manager