Seattlesoundersfc

Group Sales Executive, Multiple Roles: Youth Sports & Corporate Groups

Seattle, WA · Full-time

Work authorization required$22k-$34kDetected 26 days ago

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About the role

Seattle Sounders FC and Seattle Reign FC are seeking motivated, relationship-driven sales professionals to join our Group Sales team.
We are hiring for multiple group sales opportunities, with placement determined by experience, strengths, and business needs.
Depending on background and fit, candidates may focus on one or more areas, including youth sports organizations, corporate and enterprise accounts, schools, community groups, hospitality buyers, and other high-potential group sales segments.

Identify, develop, and close new group sales opportunities across assigned segments, which may include youth sports organizations, schools, community groups, corporate clients, enterprise accounts, hospitality buyers, and other high-potential organizations.
Build and manage a robust pipeline of prospects through self-sourced leads, inbound inquiries, referrals, market research, community relationships, and strategic outreach.
Develop customized proposals, sales presentations, stadium tours, and group experience concepts tailored to the needs of prospective clients and partners.
Build and maintain strong relationships with key decision-makers, including corporate leaders, youth sports administrators, coaches, school athletic departments, community partners, and existing group accounts.
Create and execute innovative group experience programs, promotional matchday events, youth-focused activations, and in-stadium experiences that drive revenue and grow the fan base for both clubs.
Collaborate with internal teams, including Marketing, Social Impact and Fan Engagement, youth soccer development, Ticket Operations, and Ticket Service, to identify opportunities and deliver high-quality client experiences.
Maintain accurate, up-to-date records of all client interactions, sales activity, pipeline movement, and account information in the CRM system.

Ability to communicate clearly and professionally with a wide range of audiences, from coaches and school administrators to corporate decision-makers and senior leaders.
Resilient and coachable, with the ability to receive feedback constructively and adapt in a fast-paced environment.
Professional sales experience, preferably in sports, live entertainment, hospitality, events, membership, partnerships, or another relationship-driven sales environment.
Demonstrated ability or strong potential to generate new business, manage a sales pipeline, and build long-term client relationships.
Proactive, self-motivated, and results-driven, with the ability to generate self-sourced leads and take ownership of assigned goals.
Strong time-management skills, attention to detail, and ability to manage multiple prospects, accounts, events, and deadlines at once.
Creative and innovative thinker who can develop compelling group experiences and tailored sales solutions.
Ability to drive independent results while thriving as part of a collaborative team.
Passion for soccer, live sports, and growing the fan bases of Seattle Sounders FC and Seattle Reign FC.
Committed to principles of diversity, equity and inclusion, and to living organizational values and the to the organizational mission: Create Moments, Enrich Lives, and Unify & Uplift Through Soccer, in all interactions with colleagues, partners, vendors, and fans.

Experience in group sales, enterprise or corporate sales, premium sales, hospitality sales, or youth sports sales is a plus.
Established relationships within the Pacific Northwest youth sports, school athletics, corporate, community, or business landscape are strongly preferred for certain placements.
Experience using Salesforce, Archtics, or similar CRM / ticketing systems preferred.
Bilingual or multilingual a plus (English/Spanish).

Proven track record of consistently meeting or exceeding sales goals.
Experience generating self-sourced leads and managing a robust book of business.
Ability to close larger, more complex, or higher-value group sales opportunities.
Experience building long-term relationships with corporate, youth sports, community, or enterprise-level accounts.
Ability to develop customized sales strategies, proposals, and matchday experiences with limited direction.
Experience mentoring, supporting, or informally leading other sales team members.

We offer competitive compensation and an engaging, supportive environment that prioritizes the health and well-being of our people.
Positioning within the range at time of offer is based on job-related knowledge, skills, experience, internal equity, and current market conditions.
In addition to financial compensation, we provide a comprehensive benefits package designed to support your overall well-being and professional growth, including:
100% employer-sponsored medical, dental, and vision premiums for you and your dependents.
For employees enrolled in our HSA healthcare plan, we provide employer contributions to a Health Savings Account (HSA) - $1,000 per year for employee-only coverage and $2,000 per year for spouse or family coverage.
Generous Paid Time Off & Leave: We offer unlimited paid vacation, paid company holidays, and paid sick leave in compliance with Seattle's Paid Sick and Safe Time ordinance.
We also provide paid bereavement leave and paid jury duty leave to support you during life's critical moments.
Retirement Planning Support: 401(k) retirement plan matching, helping you secure your financial future with ease.
Fertility & Family-Building Support: We provide a $10,000 lifetime maximum fertility benefit through our healthcare plan to support employees in their family-building journeys.
This benefit includes coverage for infertility treatment, IVF, IUI, embryo transfer, fertility preservation, and related medications.

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