World Wrestling Entertainment

Director, Sales - LA28 Olympic & Paralympic Games

World Wrestling Entertainment$69K — $92K *
Hospitality & Recreation
8 - 10 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Marketing, Sports Management, or related field; Master's preferred.
  • Minimum 10 years of sales experience, with 5 years in a leadership role in sports or entertainment industry.
  • Proven ability to meet and exceed sales targets for premium products/services.
  • Established network within sports, entertainment, and corporate sectors.
  • Excellent communication, negotiation, and presentation skills.
  • Ability to thrive under pressure, managing multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
  • Proficiency in CRM software and Microsoft Office Suite.

Responsibilities

  • Develop and implement sales strategies for premium tickets and hospitality packages.
  • Collaborate with various teams to align sales initiatives with promotional campaigns.
  • Lead and mentor the sales team to exceed sales targets.
  • Set performance goals and provide coaching to team members.
  • Build and maintain relationships with high-net-worth individuals and corporate clients.
  • Identify potential clients through networking and outreach activities.
  • Actively sell premium experiences and monitor sales performance.

Benefits

  • Comprehensive health care coverage.
  • Retirement benefits.
  • Generous vacation and paid time off.
  • Growth and development opportunities.
  • Incentive programs for performance.
Full Job Description
The Director of Premium Sales for the LA28 Olympic Games will be responsible for helping to develop and execute a strategic sales plan to maximize revenue from premium ticket sales, hospitality packages, and premium experiences. This role requires a dynamic leader with extensive experience in sports sales, exceptional networking abilities, and a proven track record in achieving ambitious sales targets.

Key Responsibilities:

Strategic Planning:
  • Develop and implement comprehensive sales strategies for premium tickets, hospitality packages, and premium experiences.
  • Collaborate with the VP of sales/service, Dir of Service, marketing and events teams to align sales initiatives with promotional campaigns.


Sales Leadership:
  • Lead and mentor a team of sales professionals to achieve and exceed sales targets.
  • Set clear performance goals and provide ongoing coaching and feedback.


Client Relationship Management:
  • Build and maintain strong relationships with high-net-worth individuals, corporate clients, and key stakeholders.
  • Identify and engage potential clients through networking, industry events, and targeted outreach.


Sales Generation:
  • Actively sell premium tickets, hospitality suites, and premium experiences to high-net-worth individuals, corporate clients, and key stakeholders.
  • Achieve and exceed individual sales targets through effective sales strategies and techniques
  • Monitor sales performance and adjust strategies to ensure targets are met.


Market Analysis:
  • Conduct market research to identify trends, competitive landscape, and opportunities for growth.
  • Use data-driven insights to inform sales strategies and decision-making.


Contract Negotiation:
  • Negotiate and finalize contracts with clients, ensuring mutually beneficial agreements.
  • Collaborate with legal and finance teams to ensure compliance and profitability.


Event Coordination:
  • Work closely with event organizers to ensure premium sales align with event logistics and customer experience.
  • Provide input on the design and delivery of hospitality and premium experiences.


Reporting and Analytics:
  • Prepare regular reports on sales performance, forecasts, and market trends for senior management.
  • Utilize CRM systems to track sales activities and client interactions.


Qualifications:
  • Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Marketing, Sports Management, or a related field. Master's degree preferred.
  • Minimum of 10 years of experience in sales, with at least 5 years in a leadership role within the sports or entertainment industry.
  • Proven track record of achieving and exceeding sales targets for premium products or services.
  • Strong network of contacts within the sports, entertainment, and corporate sectors.
  • Excellent communication, negotiation, and presentation skills.
  • Ability to work under pressure and manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
  • Proficiency in CRM software and Microsoft Office Suite.
  • Willingness to travel as required.

Per local requirements and in the interest of transparency, the hourly rate shown below reflects the prevalent current hiring range for this position. Hiring pay rates are based on a number of factors, including location and may vary depending on job-related qualifications, knowledge, skills and experience. The company strives to provide locally competitive rewards packages, which include base rate along with, as applicable, short- and long-term incentives, growth and developmental opportunities, and robust benefits, such as health care, retirement, vacation and other paid time off, and additional offerings.

Hiring Rate Minimum:
$69,694 annually(minimum will not fall below the applicable State/local minimum salary thresholds)
Hiring Rate Maximum:
$92,925 annually

About World Wrestling Entertainment

World Wrestling Entertainment (WWE) is an American integrated media and entertainment company primarily known for professional wrestling. It also produces films, music, video games, and other products related to wrestling. The company was founded in 1952 by Jess McMahon and Toots Mondt and is headquartered in Stamford, Connecticut. WWE's programming reaches 800 million homes worldwide in 28 languages. The company's flagship event, WrestleMania, is the largest professional wrestling event in the world and has been held annually since 1985. WWE has a long history of producing successful wrestlers, including Dwayne 'The Rock' Johnson, John Cena, and Stone Cold Steve Austin.
Learn more about World Wrestling Entertainment
Size
870 employees
Market Cap
$5.2 billion
Industry
Net Income
$131.7 million
5 Year Trend
+8.5%
Revenue
$974.2 million
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