Springfield Cardinals are hiring for a Full-Time Sales Position

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 a full-time Sales Executive. 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 12pm on January 3, 2017. The completed packet must include a Personality Profile, Application, Cover Letter and Resume. No emails or calls please. Applicants that are selected for interviews will be contacted by the Cardinals.

If you are planning on dropping off your application packet, the Cardinals Front Office is open from 9am - 5pm, Monday - Friday. With the holidays approaching, the Front Office will be closed on December 23, December 26, December 30 and January 2.

If you would like to mail your application packet, please send it to:
Springfield Cardinals
Attn: Future Cardinals Team Member
955 E. Trafficway
Springfield, MO 65802

Full Job Description:

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

Summary of Responsibilities:
Sales Executives 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 selling to 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:
-Sell multiple accounts by building strong relationships and providing excellent customer service as the direct contact with the organization.
-Develop a business needs analysis on each potential partner/guest 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.
-Previous sales experience 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.

Stuff your Stockings with Cardinals Promo Items and Opening Day Tickets

The Springfield Cardinals Stocking Stuffer Special is available right now, offering an affordable and hassle-free holiday shopping option for all the Cardinals fans on your list.

The Stocking Stuffer Special includes:
-Your choice of any 2016 Promotional Giveaway Item, based on availability (click the link below for a list of available items)
-Two tickets to the Springfield Cardinals 2017 Opening Day Game on Thursday, April 13 at 7:10pm
-All for only $27

So if your family couldn't make it out to get one of the great bobbleheads, t-shirts, Busch Stadium Exclusives, select Replica Rings or other must-have giveaways, this is the special for you. Each available Promotional Giveaway Item has a limited quantity, so order your Stocking Stuffer Special early for the best selection.

To order your Stocking Stuffer Special, come by the Springfield Cardinals Front Office at Hammons Field between 9am - 5pm, Monday - Friday. The items must be picked out at the Cardinals Clubhouse. The special will be available through Thursday, December 22, and each promotional item is only available while supplies last.

Skip the lines at the store and give the gift of Cardinals Baseball this year!

Click here for a full list of available Promotional Giveaway Items.

Guarantee your seats to see the St. Louis Cardinals at Hammons Field on March 31, 2017

The 11-time World Champion St. Louis Cardinals will play an Exhibition Game against the Springfield Cardinals at Hammons Field on Friday, March 31, 2017 at 5:05pm.

With the St. Louis Cardinals returning to Hammons Field for the first time since 2012, ticket demand will be unprecedented for this special night at the ballpark. The only way to guarantee a seat for the 2017 Cardinals vs. Cardinals game is to place a non-refundable deposit on a 2017 Springfield Cardinals Season Ticket Plan or Mini Pack. A $100 per seat deposit on a Season Ticket Plan or a $50 deposit on a Mini Pack will guarantee you the opportunity to purchase a seat to see the St. Louis Cardinals at Hammons Field in 2017.

To place a deposit on a 2017 Springfield Cardinals Season Ticket Plan or Mini Pack and guarantee a seat to see the St. Louis Cardinals play at Hammons Field, call the Front Office at (417) 863-0395 right now.

Click here for more information on SpringfieldCardinals.com.

Escape to Cardinals Baseball!