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Account Executive, Ticket Sales, Service & Retention

Position Information

Position Information

Job Title Account Executive, Ticket Sales, Service & Retention
Job Description
Notre Dame Athletics is committed to building a diverse workforce passionate about maximizing the student-athlete experience. Our pillars of Education, Excellence, Faith, Tradition, and Community guide us in the work we do each day. We are eager to attract, recruit, and retain individuals who positively contribute to a collaborative, inclusive working environment where all may thrive.

Building on the University’s Spirit of Inclusion, we are committed to the work needed to cultivate sustainable progress and change. As a prospective member of Notre Dame Athletics, we encourage you to apply if you embrace, embody, and demonstrate a commitment to the aforementioned values.

As a member of the Notre Dame Athletics Sales, Service and Retention team, the Account Executive plays a pivotal role in generating revenue and achieving predetermined sales targets. The Account Executive will also be responsible for driving revenue and achieving pre-determined sales targets. This role primarily focuses on securing and retaining revenue related to football, men’s and women’s basketball, hockey, and premium hospitality. This includes season tickets, community club memberships, full and partial season packages, hospitality offerings, VIP experiences, incremental events, and group ticket packages.

We are seeking an experienced team member who approaches collegiate ticket sales with a positive, results-driven mindset, excels in clear communication across various channels, and demonstrates the ability to work diligently and independently to identify and secure new revenue opportunities. The Account Executive will manage a portfolio of 500+ clients and is expected to generate significant sales annually.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Offer a comprehensive range of seating and ticket opportunities for Notre Dame Football, men’s basketball, women’s basketball and hockey ticket packages.
  • Manage a portfolio of 500+ season ticket members, group and individual ticket purchasers who have a strong connection to Notre Dame athletics.
  • Conduct outreach to potential customers through various methods, including prospecting, cold calling, texting, emailing, and referrals from existing customers.
  • Be accountable for specific activity metrics (e.g. calls made, appointments set) and achieving pre-determined sales goals.
  • Utilize online digital strategies, along with phone and in-person outreach, to nurture relationships with ticket members and enhance their connection with Notre Dame athletics.
  • Assist in managing and nurturing existing season ticket members, serving as the main point of contact for general ticket inquiries received through inbound phone calls, email and social media.
  • Collaborate with Notre Dame’s ticket operations staff to promote and drive sales for all events while delivering an exceptional fan experience.
  • Maintain accurate records of all clients and prospect interactions using Salesforce/CRM.
  • Assist in managing and stewarding existing commitments and payments from season ticket members.

If you are a hardworking, goal-oriented, and dedicated team player who embodies our values and is ready to go above and beyond, we encourage you to apply for this exciting opportunity within Notre Dame Athletics. We are looking for individuals who are not only loyal but also willing to put in the effort required, even outside regular business hours, to contribute to the success of our team and the university’s athletic programs.

Minimum Qualifications
  • Bachelor’s degree (preferably in business, marketing or communications)
  • Exceptional aptitude for building and maintaining relationships, both internally and externally
  • Capability to thrive in a dynamic and fast-paced environment while effectively managing multiple tasks simultaneously
  • Ability to handle heavy volume of outbound and inbound calls and emails
  • Outstanding written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to handle a substantial volume of outbound and inbound calls and emails
  • Strong time management and organization abilities with keen attention to detail
  • Willingness to work collaboratively in a team-oriented environment where “team-first” mindset is highly valued
  • A strong desire to excel and achieve the highest level of performance
  • Availability to work non-traditional hours, including nights, weekends and holidays, as needed

Preferred Qualifications
  • Proven track record of 1 to 2 years sales experience
  • Prior experience in the professional, collegiate or entertainment industry is a valuable asset
  • Proficiency in software programs, including Salesforce/CRM and Paciolan, is desired

Special Instructions to Applicants
Department Sales, Service and Retention (11001)
Department Website
Family / Sub-Family External Relations / Ticketing
Career Stream/Level EIC 1 Associate
Department Hiring Pay Range Commensurate with Experience
Pay ID Semi-Monthly
FLSA Status S1 - FT Exempt
Job Category Athletics
Job Type Full-time
Schedule: Days of Week & Hours


Schedule: Hours/Week 40
Schedule: # of months 12

Posting Detail Information

The University of Notre Dame seeks to attract, develop, and retain the highest quality faculty, staff and administration. The University is an Equal Opportunity Employer, and is committed to building a culturally diverse workplace. We strongly encourage applications from female and minority candidates and others that will enhance our community. Moreover, Notre Dame prohibits discrimination against veterans or disabled qualified individuals, and requires affirmative action by covered contractors to employ and advance veterans and qualified individuals with disabilities in compliance with 41 CFR 60-741.5(a) and 41 CFR 60-300.5(a).

Posting Detail Information

Job Posting Date (Campus) 04/18/2024
Job Posting Date (Public) 04/18/2024
Job Closing Date 06/03/2024
Posting Type Open To All Applicants
Posting Number S24887
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Documents Needed to Apply

Required Documents
  1. Resume
Optional Documents
  1. Cover Letter