Job Description

Are you looking to launch your career in sports? Do you want a dynamic, exciting career that is more than a typical 9-5? The LA Clippers may be the fit for you! We are seeking driven, motivated, coachable, ambitious and confident individuals with a real passion for sales who want to contribute to the success of our organization, and advance their careers.

Our 8-12 month Inside Sales program is a foundational program focused on hiring, training, and developing future standouts in ticket sales. You will receive detailed and comprehensive sports sales training with a strong focus on developing the skills necessary to become an industry sales leader.

Our leadership team is committed to developing sales executives both personally and professionally, while exposing you to the most comprehensive training regimen in all of sports. The program provides a courtside seat to the business of sports and will allow top performing sales representatives internal and external opportunities to advance their sports careers.

Inside Sales Executives will work in our Downtown Los Angeles office. They will earn hourly wages and will have commission and bonus opportunities. In accordance with public health guidelines, we are currently working remotely and anticipate onboarding new staff in a remote environment.

In addition to submitting your resume to this posting, please also complete the PI assessment found here.

On January 21st, we will be hosting a Virtual Hiring Event to find our next class of Inside Sales Executives. During the event, you will:

• See a presentation outlining the Inside Sales program and where some of our graduates are now
• Participate in group interviews, sales activities and roleplays
• Meet individually with Senior-level Executives and Sales & Service Leadership Team
• EVENT IS BY INVITATION ONLY. PLEASE APPLY TO BE CONSIDERED.

WHAT YOU WILL DO

• Sell MVP Memberships, partial season ticket plans, group tickets, premium seating, and single game event suites
• Minimum 100 outbound phone calls daily
• Expected to prospect and qualify all potential sales opportunities
• Maintain computerized records of all season ticket customers and prospects with our CRM system
• Provide excellent customer service and assist customer service efforts
• Meet or exceed weekly and monthly sales goals
• Set appointments, show seats, give arena tours, and assist with Select-A-Seat events
• Game night duties as assigned (visit clients, works sales table, etc.)
• Attend weekly meetings and role-play sessions conducted by Manager
• Participate in sales driven arena events

YOUR BACKGROUND, SKILLS AND QUALIFICATIONS

• Coachable, Confident, Resilient, Gritty, Self-Motivated, Assertive, Fearless, Competitive, Reliable, A Great Teammate
• Bachelors Degree from an accredited college or university in Business, Sports Management, Marketing or related field preferred
• Proficient in basic computer software programs
• Strong organizational and interpersonal skills
• Ability to attend all home games (evenings and weekend hours and possibly holidays)
• Desire to be a sales industry leader
• Ability to learn and should be able to thrive in a fast-growing, dynamic environment
• Effective interpersonal skills, both oral and written
• Self-starter and entrepreneurial spirit with hands-on approach towards business

Led by Chairman Steve Ballmer, the L.A. Clippers in 2020-21 are competing in the franchises 51st season. The Clippers are committed to the city of Los Angeles and through the L.A. Clippers Foundation, provide resources and opportunities that make a positive difference toward leveling the playing field for youth in Southern California. Visit the Clippers online at www.clippers.com or follow them on social media @LAClippers

The LA Clippers are a proud equal opportunity employer. It is our desire and intent that all employees enjoy a professional business working environment that is free from discrimination and harassment.

We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. To request an accommodation, please contact us at humanresources@clippers.com.