About the role#
The Kannapolis Cannon Ballers are looking for a Sales Associate to join our team. This seasonal role offers a look into the fundamentals of sales within Minor League Baseball. You will contribute to our ticket sales department through direct outreach and support efforts while working from our home base in Kannapolis.
What you'll do#
- Reach out to new leads, past customers, and single-game buyers to generate ticket revenue.
- Develop strategies to build relationships with youth sports, schools, and community groups.
- Create, promote, and sell group theme nights.
- Manage daily Box Office tasks like cash handling, ticket fulfillment, and answering customer questions.
- Assist with planning and running partnership activations.
- Coordinate events to strengthen fan relationships and community support.
- Work with the sales team to spot trends and share best practices.
- Provide customer service to guests and partners at home games and non-baseball events.
- Complete other tasks as assigned by the Vice President of Sales.
What you'll need#
- A college degree or current enrollment in a full-time college program, ideally in Business Administration or Marketing.
- A strong interest in pursuing a full-time career in the sports industry.
- A positive mindset paired with imagination, enthusiasm, and self-confidence.
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
- The ability to make fans and coworkers feel valued and comfortable.
- Availability to work the majority of home games from April through August.
Location & details#
- Location: Kannapolis, North Carolina.
- Work Modality: On-site.
- Employment Type: Full-time, paid seasonal position.
About Kannapolis Cannon Ballers
The Kannapolis Cannon Ballers operate as a professional minor league baseball organization. Based in Kannapolis, North Carolina, the team competes in the spectator sports industry. The organization was founded in 2019. It maintains a staff of 67 employees.
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