Hiring: Group Sales Manager Company: New Orleans Pelicans Location: Metairie, LA Job Posted Time: 2026-09-10 12:36:33 Target Skills & Keywords : Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Office, Microsoft PowerPoint About the job Experience: •3+ years of ticket sales or related revenue-generating sales experience, including experience with group sales; sports, entertainment, hospitality, or live-event experience is preferred Required Skills: •Manage the group sales strategy for the New Orleans Pelicans, New Orleans Saints, and Laketown Squadron, with a focus on increasing revenue, attendance, and new business •Train, coach, and develop Group Sales representatives through regular one-on-one meetings, pipeline reviews, call coaching, sales training, and performance evaluations; and ensure accurate and consistent lead management, account documentation, and sales activity tracking throughout the Group Sales team •Identify and develop new group sales opportunities among businesses, schools, youth sports organizations, nonprofits, faith-based organizations, community groups, and other target audiences; as well as create new group nights, fundraising programs, fan experiences, and community based initiatives for various groups •Build and implement prospecting, lead-generation, referral, and outbound sales strategies for the Group Sales team •Manage the department’s sales pipeline, revenue forecast, and performance reporting using SeatGeek Unify and EngageRM •Partner cross-functionally with Marketing, Community Relations, Game Presentation, Ticket Operations, Premium Sales and Service, Corporate Partnerships, and other internal departments to develop and execute group programs •Assist with the development and management of the Group Sales budget •Help resolve customer concerns and ensure groups receive a high level of service throughout the sales and event experience Compensation: •Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance options Interested candidates, please apply directly through the job posting on company's career page or try via AI auto apply on this platform. Don't miss this opportunity to join a forward-thinking team!