Account Executive

The Gary SouthShore RailCats are seeking an account executive for the 2010 season.

Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• Make cold calls from provided lists to area companies to sell season and partial-plan ticket packages, as well as group ticket packages
• Actively prospect and research new sales leads
• Maintain database of all customers
• Provide superior customer service to clients – existing ticket holders, prospects, and single game customers
• Sell other special projects when necessary
• Additional duties assigned

Qualifications:

• Aggressive, competitive and committed to the sports industry
• Highly motivated with a desire to be successful
• Bachelor’s Degree required
• One year of sales experience in sports
• Strong customer service skills a must
• Excellent communication, organizational and interpersonal skills
• Detail oriented person to handle and prioritize multiple tasks
• Prior telemarketing and/or sales experience preferred, but not essential
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment
• Willingness to work weekends, holidays, and evenings
• Computer skills helpful: Word, Excel, Ticketreturn Ticketing System 

Please send cover letter, resume, and three professional references to:

Gary SouthShore RailCats
Alan Bowman
One Stadium Plaza
Gary, IN 46402

or

E-mail abowman@railcatsbaseball.com

Summer Internship Program

The Gary SouthShore RailCats seek creative, dedicated candidates for the 2010 Internship Program. This program is designed to serve as an enriching experience for students planning to pursue a job in professional sports. It is our hope that a meaningful internship will compliment an individual’s educational background and prepare them for their career in sports.

The main objective of the program is to show students the many facets of a professional baseball organization and give them hands on experience in each department. To achieve this objective, we have designed a rotating internship program in which the interns will be involved in the following areas:

• Merchandise
• Box Office Operations
• Community Relations
• Marketing and Promotions
• Stadium Operations
• Media Relations
• Group Sales (when time allows)

The internship runs from May to the first weekend in September. Interns will rotate through a six-station program during their time with the RailCats. Beyond their office duties, all interns will be assigned game day responsibilities coordinating with their department. All interns are considered full time staff, working regular office hours (9am-5pm) as well as ALL home games and other events as needed. Summer interns will earn $400/month.

Resumes and cover letters should be sent or emailed to:

Gary SouthShore RailCats
Assistant General Manager /CFO
Becky Kremer
One Stadium Plaza
Gary, Indiana 46402

bkremer@railcatsbaseball.com

No phone calls please.