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RICHMOND RACEWAY
Founded in 1946, Richmond Raceway is America’s Premier Short Track. The venue annually hosts two NASCAR race weekends, featuring the NASCAR Cup Series and either NASCAR Xfinity Series or NASCAR Camping World Truck Series, as well as a Whelan Modified Series race on the iconic ¾-mile D-shaped oval. Richmond Raceway is a regional leader for events including sports, live music, and consumer trade shows. The Richmond Raceway Complex’s 1,100 plus acre multipurpose facility hosts more than 200 live events over 280 event days annually, including concerts with top national recording artists at Virginia Credit Union LIVE!, the region’s only covered amphitheater..
Richmond Raceway business unit seeks a positive, motivated, organized individual looking to lead one of the hardest driving sales teams in sports. The Group Sales Manager is tasked with leading and driving ticket revenue.
Essential Duties & Responsibilities
Build and lead Group Sales team at the track location
Lead by example, selling group sales programs
Work with track leadership to identify new group sales opportunities in market
Establish active communication and engagement with existing and new group sales accounts
Develop relationships across track departments to ensure ongoing collaboration and success
Develop strong relationships with local colleges/universities for recruiting opportunities
Interview, hire, and train employees. Coach, provide guidance, develop and/or discipline employees
Meet and exceed both individual and overall team yearly sales goals
Compile reports and prepare presentations for track and corporate leadership
Create, partner and execute group experiences at the track
Be on-site for race weekends to help the team execute all of their group sales initiatives
Assist with fan experiences or other race day operations as needed
Position may require occasional travel
Other duties as assigned
Qualifications
Minimum two (2) years of sales experience, preferably in a sports sales environment
Prior experience in a group sales environment preferred
Prior experience leading a team
Bachelor’s degree (B. A.) from four-year college or university; or one to two years related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
Previous CRM Platform experience
Proficiency with Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook, Teams, PowerPoint) skills required
Attention to detail and excellent organizational and time management skills
Excellent verbal, written, and interpersonal skills with the ability to interact with employees, clients, officers, and peers in a professional manner
Ability to function in a fast-paced environment, handle multiple projects simultaneously and adhere to deadlines
Strong collaboration skills
Passion for building and guiding the sales process
Must have a valid driver’s license
Regularly required to sit, stand, walk, talk, hear, reach, use hands to feel and handle, ability to lift 20 pounds and see including close vision
Must be able to work a flexible schedule including early mornings, days, evenings, overnight, weekends, holidays, extended (long) workdays and extended numbers of days. (Race events)
Work Conditions
Indoor office setting and outdoor conditions including but not limited to varying weather conditions, fumes, and noise.
Apply Now!
Learn more about this role and our team by applying at https://careers.nascar.com/ for consideration.
NASCAR is committed to fostering a diverse work environment where all employees feel valued and empowered. NASCAR is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EEO). We seek to attract and retain the best qualified people available. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, gender, gender identity and expression, age, national origin, disability, religion, sexual orientation, genetic information, pregnancy, veteran status or any basis that is protected by applicable law except where a bona fide occupational qualification exists.
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