Position:** Group Sales Representative Department:** Sales Reporting To:** Manager, Group & Inside Sales Our Purpose: We are building a championship organization that serves our fans, community and business partners through world class sports and entertainment.
We believe that Winning Matters, our Fans come first, with risk comes reward, great teams can achieve unimaginable results, honoring the Pacific Northwest is our duty and driving the business is our responsibility. Since the team was awarded in 2018 through to our first puck drop in 2021, the Kraken brand has become one of the most recognized and beloved in the NHL.
Playing at Climate Pledge Arena, the most sustainable arena in the world, we want to provide a memorable experience every night and make fans for life. Our joint foundation, One Roof Foundation aims to advance equity and sustainability by increasing opportunities to thrive for our most vulnerable young people and communities.
Our Commitment to Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion in Hiring: The Seattle Kraken aspire to write a new playbook in sports and entertainment that includes everyone. In alignment with this vision, if you don't meet every job requirement listed--or if you haven't played ice hockey before or are still learning about the sport--we still encourage you to apply.
We understand you may bring other relevant experiences and expertise to help us become the highest performance organization we can be. One of our core values is 'Make Us Better' and we recognize diversity, equity and inclusion as a critical business strategy. If you'd like to request an accommodation in the application or interview process, please let us know by emailing: [please apply online].
Position Summary: Climate Pledge Arena and the Seattle Kraken are seeking a highly motivated, competitive, & coachable individual who is passionate about the business side of the sports industry. This Group Sales position focuses on selling group tickets and creating a repeat book of business. As a team, we are committed to the process of developing this individual on both a personal and professional level.
This is a full-time position. * Other duties as assigned. * Must be a fierce communicator and cross-organizational collaborator. * Prior experience using Smartsheet is preferred. Total Rewards Package: * Compensation: * In accordance with Washington's Equal Pay and Opportunity Act, the expected pay rate for this role begins $24/hr.
- Bonus eligibility * Monthly cell phone stipend * Benefits & Perks: * Company-paid medical, dental, and vision insurance, including premiums for eligible dependents enrolled in the plans * Company-paid life insurance and short & long term disability insurance * Company-paid employee assistance program and Headspace subscription * Flexible spending accounts and voluntary accident, critical illness, and hospital indemnity insurance available * Company-paid Orca card * 401k (pre-tax and Roth) with Company match up to 4% * 10 vacation days, 3 personal holidays, and accrued sick time * Minimum 10 paid holidays per year * Paid parental leave * Kraken ticket stipend and employee only pre-sale opportunities to non-Kraken events * Discounts at the Kraken Team Stores, Kraken Community Iceplex, 32 Bar & Grill, and other partners * Company-wide recognition platform * Corporate office located at the Kraken Community Iceplex in Northgate; within walking distance of the Northgate Light Rail Station and Northgate Transit Center; free parking Working Conditions: * This role is based on-site in our Seattle office and requires work to be performed in person.
- Minimal Travel (<10% travel): May be required to travel. * Must be able to work a flexible schedule inclusive of weekends, nights and holidays required * Frequent bending, lifting 15-20 pounds, sitting, exposure to multiple external elements, extensive walking through the building including inclines and stairs.
Seattle Hockey Partners, LLC and Seattle Arena Company, LLC are proud to be an equal opportunity workplace.
We do not discriminate on basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy and gender identity), national origin, political affiliation, sexual orientation, marital status, disability, genetic information, age, membership in an employee organization, retaliation, parental status, military service, or any protected category prohibited by local, state or federal laws.