Account Executive| UBS Arena

Oak View Group

Oak View Group is the global leader in venue development, management, and premium hospitality services for the live event industry.  Offering an unmatched, 360-degree solution set for a collection of world-class owned venues and a client roster that includes the most influential, highest attended arenas, convention centers, music festivals, performing arts centers, and cultural institutions on the planet.

 

More information at OakViewGroup.com, and follow OVG on Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, and LinkedIn. 

Overview

The Account Executive, Group Sales with exceptional communication skills and a strong sales background.  This multi-faceted position will focus on full menu selling with an emphasis on UBS Arena family sows including but not limited to Disney on ice, Monster Jam, Ringling Brothers, and Cirque du Soleil.  The account Executive, Group Sales will be polished, personable, and have a competitive edge.  

 

This role will pay a salary of $40,000 to $45,000 plus commission.

 

For FT roles: Benefits: Health, Dental and Vision insurance, 401(k) savings plan, 401(k) matching, and paid time off (vacation days, sick days, and 11 holidays).

job expires 7/31/2024

About the Venue

UBS Arena at Belmont Park is made for music and built for hockey. New York's newest premier entertainment and sports venue and home of the New York Islanders is developed in partnership with Oak View Group, the New York Islanders, and Jeff Wilpon. The state of the art arena opened in November 2021 and has welcomed numerous top artists including Harry Styles, Sebastian Maniscalco, Billie Eilish, Dua Lipa, TWICE, Eagles, John Mayer, Kendrick Lamar and Post Malone. The venue delivers an unmatched live entertainment experience for guests including clear sightlines and premier acoustics.

 

UBS Arena is at the forefront of sustainability, being awarded LEED Green Building Certification in January 2023. The venue also achieved carbon neutrality for operations in Fall 2022 which made it the first arena to do so on the eastern United States seaboard. For more information on the venue’s sustainability efforts, please visit UBSArena.com/sustainability.

 

Located on the historic grounds of Belmont Park, UBS Arena is located just 30 minutes by LIRR from Grand Central or Penn Station and is easily accessible from across the region via mass transit or car. To plan your trip, please visit UBSArena.com/plan-your-trip.

 

For additional information, please visit UBSArena.com or @UBSArena on Facebook, Instagram and Twitter. 

 

Playing at UBS Arena, The New York Islanders Hockey Club is one of the most iconic franchises in professional sports with a deeply passionate and loyal fanbase following four consecutive Stanley Cups in the early 1980s.  Striving to add to that legacy, the New York Islanders will be undergoing a major transformation over the next few years as we embark on a journey to build a world class arena, reposition our brand in the Long Island and Metro NY markets and ultimately reconnect with our fans and sponsors – all in support of our effort to win a fifth Stanley Cup.  This will only be possible, however, if we assemble a dynamic and talented business operations team that embodies a culture of “fanatical excellence” necessary to achieve success.  There is no better time to be a part of the New York Islanders organization!

Responsibilities

Responsibilities:

• Develop and implement new sales initiatives using industry best practices and new techniques
• Maintain contact database and report updates for new, existing and prospective clients daily
• Actively develop and plan engaging client events with the sales, marketing and creative teams
• Generate and present sales reports to cite individual and group growth and projections

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or better from an accredited college/university in a related field required
• Minimum of 3+ years sales experience, preferably in sports/entertainment
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills in the English language required
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office is required
• Demonstrated ability to manage numerous business relationships in a professional manner
• Superior time management and customer service skills
• Ability to work flexible schedule including event nights and weekends as required, in addition to traditional business hours
• Must be highly motivated and positive, with the ability to handle multiple assignments under pressure
• Must be professionally aggressive, competitive, and possess a deducted attitude
• Must possess attention to detail, highly organized and ability to listen
• Familiarity with Paciolan and Salesforce.com (CRM) preferred