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Thrill Sports · 2 days ago

Director, Ticket Marketing & Operations

Thrill Sports is a next-generation content company at the intersection of sports, entertainment, and lifestyle. The Director of Ticket Marketing & Operations is responsible for managing global ticket sales, marketing strategies, and operations for all ticketed events, ensuring revenue maximization and event awareness.

ContentEventsMedia and EntertainmentSportsSports Leagues and Teams

Responsibilities

Develops strategic local marketing and advertising campaigns to maximize ticket sales and revenue and maximize event awareness and exposure
Manages and negotiates advertising campaigns with traditional forms of local media including print, radio, TV, outdoor, experiential and PR
Coordinates with venue’s marketing and public relations departments to leverage arena and team assets
Works with third party promoter partners and government partners to provide marketing support and direction for all Thrill Sports events produced in partnership with third parties
Operates and manages all aspects of Thrill Sports’ ticketing (all levels, including VIP) operations for over 40 annual global events, including travel to and directing event venue box office
Coordinates event build manifests and ticket inventory with venue box office and/or ticketing provider
Analyze ticketing reports and manage inventory to maximize revenues through dynamic pricing, strategic promotions, and channel partnerships
Develop business analytics and form strategies for dynamic pricing, platinum products, VIP Experience, secondary partnerships, and other revenue growth opportunities for Thrill Sports
Develop new scaling strategies and overall pricing model
Help drive business by identifying potential innovations in process, product, and technology and investigate the process for implementation
Oversees internal controls and procedures including auditing procedures and reports, allocation and distribution of tickets
Works with finance on event settlements and ticket-related revenue receivables
Administers efficient, accurate, and timely reporting mechanisms related to sales activity, as well as budget projections and analysis for senior management
Works with all departments to maintain and develop a high level of customer service for all customers
Leads ticketing technology efforts and innovations
Focuses on the future of ticket operations with the goal to be on the forefront of the ticketing industry
Performs other tasks, projects, and responsibilities as assigned

Qualification

Ticketing systemsMedia planningBuyingFinancial reportingCustomer serviceDynamic pricing tacticsLeadership skillsTeam-building skillsProactive thinkingMicrosoft ExcelMicrosoft WordMicrosoft OutlookCommunication skillsOrganizational skills

Required

Bachelor's degree in a related field, or equivalent work experience
5 or more years of relevant professional sports, entertainment, venue, tour ticketing, or box office management experience
Media planning and buying experience across all advertising mediums
Advanced experience and knowledge of primary ticketing systems, including Ticketmaster and AXS, secondary channels and dynamic pricing tactics
Ability to travel extensively to all North America events
Superior customer service skills
Strong financial reporting skills
Ability to establish and maintain effective internal and external working relationships
Displays outstanding written and communication abilities
Must be flexible and responsive to a fast paced, high demand, evolving and changing business environment
Proven ability to work collaboratively
Ability to maintain discretion and confidential information
Self-starter, energetic, positive attitude with enthusiasm to ensure goals and objectives are achieved
Able to prioritize and handle multiple competing activities and interests simultaneously
Highly organized, detail-oriented, proactive and a critical thinker, with excellent decision-making ability
Solid leadership and team-building skills
Strong skills in Microsoft Excel, Word, and Outlook, and the ability to learn other basic computer programs

Preferred

Previous tour ticketing experience
Global experience in media planning and buying

Company

Thrill Sports

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Thrill Sports is a next-generation content company at the intersection of sports, entertainment, and lifestyle.

Funding

Current Stage
Growth Stage
Total Funding
unknown
2022-07-19Acquired
2022-01-01Seed

Leadership Team

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Matt Cohn
Chief Executive Officer
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Lia Frazier, CPA (inactive)
Chief Financial Officer
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