EMPLOYMENT

The Inland Empire 66’ers, Single-A affiliate of the Los Angeles Dodgers, are currently seeking an individual with the drive and professionalism to lead our Group Sales Department in the sale of corporate hospitality, group picnics, suites and ticket sales in our beautiful and modern Arrowhead Credit Union Park. Our facility boast some of the most beautiful and unique corporate hospitality areas in all of baseball. Our park features 10-Luxury Suites, six outdoor picnic areas as well as beautiful mountain views from our tented group areas and seating bowl.
We are seeking a bright, organized, driven, talented individual to join our staff of group sales professionals. We are offering a dynamic, challenging and fun learning environment, an opportunity to work in one of the most naturally beautiful, dynamic growing communities in the country and be a part of one the best professional sports groups in the baseball, the Elmore Sports Group..
 

Job Description:
Director of Group Sales: Will lead a staff of 4-5 and is responsible for generating new and renewal revenue and reporting in the following areas:
• BBQ picnics
• Nightly luxury suites
• Season tickets
• Group tickets
• Mini-plans
• Off-date Events

Our Director will spend a majority of their time developing new business via phone and in-person appointments and leading a staff of two corporate group managers and two community sales associates.. Other duties include prospect needs assessment, customer presentations, order placement and fulfillment, area set-up, in game servicing of group patrons, seat visits, budgeting, goal-setting and various other tasks as needed.

The 66ers are looking for an individual with at least 2-3 years experience as a Director of Group Sales. Previous sales with picnic/group sales with a professional sports franchise preferred.

Skills Required:
• Aggressive and motivated individual with a passion for sales
• Must be goal oriented
• Strong interpersonal skills a must
• Superior organizational habits and ability to manage multiple projects
• Strong attention to detail.
• Proficiency in MS Office applications and ACT Databases are crucial for this position.
• 2-3 years prior outside sales experience
 

Start Date: ASAP Compensation: Very Competitive package with bonus opportunities and benefits

 

Broadcasting and Media Relations Intern—Inland Empire 66ers Baseball Club

The Inland Empire 66ers, high-A affiliate of the Los Angeles Dodgers, are accepting applications for the position of Broadcast/Media Relations intern. The job is initially seasonal, running from January through September 2010. The chosen applicant will be evaluated at the end of the season and there is the possibility of a full-time position being offered at that time.

JOB DESCRIPTION
This position is broken into three categories: Broadcasting, Media Relations, and Group Sales. The job description is broken down as follows:

Broadcasting
q Consists of calling the middle three innings solo during approximately 126 of the team’s 140 games
q On-field postgame interviews for use on the broadcast
q Co-host weekly 66ers ½-hour radio show, which will air Friday afternoons
q Assist in gathering interviews for use on the ½-hour weekly radio show

Media Relations
q Assist in writing and updating daily game media notes
q Write nightly postgame recap stories. May also be asked to contribute articles for the 66ers Inside Pitch gameday magazine, which is published three times during the season
q Maintain a portion of the team website on a daily basis by uploading postgame recaps and other fresh stories about the team
q Oversee media relation interns

Group Sales
q From January thru March, applicant will work exclusively within our group sales department, generating leads and new business.
q Once the season starts, applicant will continue to put in a few hours each day with group sales, cultivating new leads and following up on previously established leads

Skills Required
q Must have prior experience in baseball PBP, either at the amateur or professional ranks
q Must have strong working knowledge of basic Microsoft programs MS Word and Excel. Experience with Photoshop and/or Illustrator is a plus but not mandatory
q Must be goal oriented, have excellent self-discipline, good organizational skills, and posses the desire and willingness to learn. Ability to work under deadline pressure in certain circumstances as well
q Prior sales experience is not mandatory but applicants who do have a sales background along with a good CD demo will be considered over those who have the later but not the former
q Experience maintaining a website is a plus

We are currently working on the 2010 budget to determine an exact monthly pay rate for this position. In addition to a monthly salary, the team pays a 10% commission on group sales. Housing is not included but the team does have a couple of options with an apartment complex where the players usually live that offers a bit of a deal with first month free rent and a low deposit. There is also the possibility that we will be provided a furnished apartment for the season, which is on the campus of Cal State San Bernardino. That is subject to availability but we’ve been able to secure a 4-bedroom apartment there for the last few years and the monthly rate is very good based on 4 inhabitants.

Position will be evaluated by September 15, 2010 at which time future employment will be considered.
 

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