Springfield Cardinals are hiring for a Full-Time Sales Position

September 30, 2015

Springfield, MO - Have you ever dreamed of working in baseball? The Springfield Cardinals, Double-A Affiliate of the 11-time World Champion St. Louis Cardinals, are currently searching for an Executive Marketing Coordinator, a full-time position in the Sales Department. A full application packet is available by clicking the link below.

Those interested in applying need to mail or drop off a completed application packet no later than October 7, 2015. The completed packet must include a Personality Profile, Application, Cover Letter and Resume. No emails please.

Please send to:
Springfield Cardinals
Attn: Dan Reiter
955 E. Trafficway
Springfield, MO 65802

Full Job Description:

Job Title: Executive Marketing Coordinator (Outside Sales)
Reports To: Vice President of Sales & Marketing - Dan Reiter
Classification: Full-time, non-exempt with benefits

Summary of Responsibilities:
Executive Marketing Coordinators will be responsible for building new business relationships that generate new ticket sales with the Springfield Business Community. They will be responsible for generating new accounts each year through cold calling, meetings, and up-selling existing customers. They will focus primarily on Springfield businesses and will be responsible for all paperwork, tracking, scheduling and payment of all accounts sold.

Essential Functions of the Job:

Click here to download an Application and Personality Profile.

Sell multiple accounts by building strong relationships and providing excellent customer service as the direct contact with the organization.
To utilize both scripted sales plan as well as individualized approach to close as many accounts as possible.
Develop a business needs analysis on each prospect to sell season tickets, group tickets, all-inclusive tickets and individual tickets to meet the needs of the business/person.
Invoice and collect payments from accounts, including setting up payment plans and monitoring compliance.
Continue to build relationships by hosting clients/prospects at multiple team events.
Perform other duties as assigned.

Education and Experience:
Bachelor Degree from an accredited four-year college or university preferred.
Minimum of 1 year of Sales Experience; 2 years preferred.
General knowledge of baseball rules and sports industry.
Effective time management and organizational skills.
Aggressive, competitive, professional, self-motivated work ethic to help exceed sales goals.
Familiarity with Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook.
Superior written and verbal communication skills.
Proficient computer skills (Microsoft Office, Outlook, etc.).
Ability to stand on feet and walk comfortably for long periods of time.
Ability to work nights, weekends, and holidays as scheduled.

Click here to download an Application and Personality Profile.

2016 Schedules are available right now

It's never too early to start planning for Season 12 of Springfield Cardinals Baseball, kicking off with Opening Night at Hammons Field on Thursday, April 14, 2016 against the San Antonio Missions at 7:10pm. Come by the Cardinals Front Office or click the link below for the complete 2016 Springfield Cardinals Schedule.

For information about becoming a Season Ticket Holder, organizing a Group Outing, booking a The Cup Birthday Party and more, call the Front Office at (417) 863-0395 or visit SpringfieldCardinals.com.

Click here to download the 2016 Schedule.

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