Assistant Director, Ticket Sales & Retention

EAGLES Program Auburn University

Posted 10 days ago

Full Time

Auburn, Alabama

In Person

Smart Summary

Responsibilities

The Assistant Director will drive revenue by managing ticket sales, renewals, and group programs while providing superior customer service to donors and fans. They are responsible for conducting outbound sales calls, attending home athletic events, and fostering relationships across the athletics department.

Qualifications

You have a Bachelor's degree and at least one year of experience in ticket sales or customer service. Experience in intercollegiate or professional sports ticket sales is desired.

Must Have Skills for ATS

Ticket Sales

Customer Service

Salesforce

CRM

Job Description

Overview

Be part of the energy behind Auburn Athletics—where every connection counts and every gameday experience matters!

As a key member of the Ticket Sales and Retention team, you’ll build meaningful relationships with donors, faculty, staff, students, and fans while delivering first-class service at every touchpoint. In this role, you’ll drive revenue by promoting a full portfolio of ticket plans and experiences, working in alignment with the ticket priority system and Tigers Unlimited to enhance engagement and loyalty across the Auburn family.


Responsibilities

  • Conducts daily outbound calls to prospects for full season, mini plans, group, and single game tickets for football, men’s and women’s basketball, baseball, softball, and gymnastics and makes follow-up calls to ticket holders who communicate concerns and issues they've experienced.
  • Calls current and previous ticket buyers to execute renewal plans and strategies and cold-call new leads to generate sales.
  • Cultivates current and past groups and new prospects to generate sales.
  • Contacts area businesses, youth organizations, and other large groups to promote the group ticket program.
  • Works all home football game days and other athletic home events as determined by the Director of Ticket Operations and Assistant Athletics Director for Ticketing to service ticket buyers.
  • Achieves and exceeds weekly, monthly, and annual sales goals by performing daily outbound calls and setting face-to-face meetings and tours.
  • Provides superior customer service to prospects, ticket buyers, and donors throughout the season while maintaining an account list of ticket holders to ensure high customer satisfaction and retention rates.
  • Develops relationships across the department within all Auburn Athletics external units and Tigers Unlimited Foundation.
  • Works closely with the Director of Ticket Operations to create new revenue-generating ideas.
  • The job requires the ability to work a flexible schedule, including weekends, holidays, and evening hours. May need the ability to travel as needed to complete job duties and responsibilities.

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree
  • 1 year of experience in ticket sales or customer service experience.

Desired Qualifications:

  • Experience in intercollegiate or professional sports ticket sales is desired.

Contract Type

Continuing
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Posted Date

9/2/2026

EAGLES Program Auburn University

EAGLES is a comprehensive transition program (CTP) for students with intellectual disabilities. The program provides a postsecondary education opportunity for students with intellectual disabilities to engage in a two or four-year campus experience. It is a non-degreed program focusing on (1) academic enrichment, (2) personal and social skills, (3) independence, (4) health and wellness, and (5) integrated work experiences. Students in the program receive an inclusive post-secondary education providing them with an enriching and rewarding Auburn experience as they prepare to transition to gainful employment, that aligns with the student’s strengths and interests and independent living. The EAGLES program operates to enable students to be contributing members of society both now and in the future.
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