Ticket Sales - By-Invitation Only Job Fair (April 3-5, 2008) - NBA/WNBA/D-LEAGUE TEAMS (Los Angeles, CA)



Sales Directors of NBA, WNBA, and D-League teams will be interviewing and selecting candidates for ticket sales positions at the NBA/WNBA/D-League Teams Job Fair. Last year there were over 130 job offers and over 50 of the selected invitees joined teams. This is by invitation only!

The teams seek self-starters who may be responsible for some or all of the following: (1) Prospecting for new clients, (2) Handling customer service and ticketing issues of assigned customers, (3) Soliciting premium seating packages, (4) Managing existing ticket and suite sales accounts, (5) Attending/staffing numerous events, (6) Performing other duties and responsibilities as assigned.


To be invited, the selected candidates must successfully demonstrate in their applications: (1) a strong work ethic, (2) persistence in the face of obstacles, (3) a passion for learning, (4) an openness to feedback, and (5) an ability to multi-task.


NBA, WNBA and D-League teams are looking for candidates experienced in sports team sales, general business sales, educated in sports management and those interested in selling for a professional basketball team. Compensation will vary from team to team, so we strongly encourage applicants to answer "Anticipated Compensation."

Please make sure to attach your resume to the application. Those applications with resumes attached will be given stronger consideration. There are 6 job questions. Please make sure you have enough time (min. 20 minutes) to fill out the application and answer the questions before pressing "Apply for this Position." If you have trouble attaching your resume, press review the FAQ for assistance. Please make sure to fill out the entire application.


Current NBA/WNBA/D-League employees must alert their direct supervisors prior to the Job Fair if invited. Applicants will be required to cover all travel and lodging expenses if invited. Applicants will be advised of their status by March 20, 2008.

Note: When you apply for this job online, you will be required to answer the following questions:

1. Answer "NBA", "WNBA" and, or "D-League" (you can reply with one, two, or all three but list each league by its initials, please): For which league (s) would you have an interest in working?

2. Describe in your application how you possess the following: (1) strong work ethic, (2) persistence in the face of obstacles, (3) a passion for learning, (4) an openness to feedback, (5) an ability to multi-task

3. Yes/No: I have some, but not more than 2 years of sales experience.

4. Yes/No: I have had experience in 1 of the following sales methods: telemarketing, face-to-face and/or group sales.

5. Sell us on why you want to have a job in ticket sales now?

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