Account Manager, Premium Services

In order to be considered for this role, after clicking "Apply Now" above and being redirected, you must fully complete the application process on the follow-up screen.Chicago Fire Football Club is a Major League Soccer team that was founded in 1997. Under new ownership, the Club recently returned to Chicago's iconic Soldier Field, opened a new 50,000-square foot office in the heart of the city, and will unveil a premium state-of-the-art Performance Center in January 2025. With tremendous growth and expansion, the Club is laying the foundation for an audacious and ambitious vision that will transform the brand and the company in the coming years.At Chicago Fire Football Club, we're on a mission to entertain, serve, and unite Chicago by delivering excellence on and off the pitch to ensure a world-class experience. As a club we let our values guide everything we do: we uphold uncompromising integrity, show respect for all at all times, never settle for less, constantly innovate, and hold ourselves relentlessly accountable.Job Overview:Chicago Fire Football Club is seeking a dedicated Account Manager of Premium Services to join our team You will be responsible for sustaining and increasing client retention, building authentic business relationships with annual suite and premium seat holders, and providing exceptional service experiences to fans on matchdays. We are searching for a candidate with confidence and grit who is looking to build a career in professional sports. This position will report to the Director of Premium Sales & Service.Job Responsibilities:Account Management: Responsible for retention of annual suite & premium seat holders in the defined portfolio of accountsDrive Revenue Growth: Seek additional revenue opportunities through outreach to current annual suite & premium seat holders by add-on membership sales, seat upgrades, and referrals from the portfolioProspect New Opportunities: In addition to retention, maximize on a separate annual revenue goal through execution of new business calls and out of office meetingsRelationship Building: Build strong relationships with a defined portfolio of accounts (annual suite and premium seat holders) through proactive communication, including seat/suite visits, phone calls, emails, dinners, events, and other communication channelsFoster a Positive Team Approach: Focus on an exceptional fan experience on match day and work closely with other departments to ensure consistent communication and one-on-one interactions with fansProduct Knowledge: Maintain up-to-date knowledge and effectively communicate all team happenings, events, member benefits, and stadium details that are relevant to the defined account portfolioCRM Management: Ensure customer and account data and profile requirements are accurate and completeDeliver Exceptional Service: Acquire knowledge and understanding of products we offer and learn to ask targeted questions to better understand the Chicago Fire FC fan base to offer the best benefits possibleAdditional Duties: Additional duties as assignedRequired Qualifications:3 years of sales or service experienceProven track record of achieving and surpassing sales goalsPossess a strong understanding of driving new business sales, customer support, relationship management, upselling, and client retentionMust display a strong work ethic and desire to build a career in professional sportsExcellent interpersonal and communication skillsAbility to run offsite meetings with C-Level executivesWillingness to learn in a fast-paced environmentDesire to be a sports sales industry leaderAbility to work non-traditional hours, in non-traditional settings, including all home games (or other work events) that fall on nights, weekends, and/or holidaysPreferred Qualifications:Bachelor's degree in sports management, business administration, or a similar fieldExperience with collegiate, elite, or professional sports sales or serviceSpanish language fluencyFamiliarity and knowledge with Ticketmaster Archtics and Salesforce CRMPlease note:Chicago Fire FC is committed to fostering, cultivating, and preserving a culture of diversity, equity, accessibility, and inclusion. Our diversity initiatives start with the recruitment and selection process; therefore, we'd like to welcome all diverse candidates to apply to opportunities within our Club.CFFC is committed to providing equal employment opportunity and maintaining a workplace for employees and applicants for employment that is free from discrimination.The Company does not discriminate in employment opportunities or practices on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy), national origin, ancestry, ethnicity, citizenship, age, veteran or military status, disability, sexual orientation, sexual orientation or expression, marital status or any other characteristic protected by law. This policy governs all aspects of employment, including hiring, promotion, compensation, discipline, termination, and access to benefits and training. 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