Premium Sales Manager | Full-Time | Augusta Entertainment Complex

Oak View Group is the global leader in venue development management and premium hospitality services for the live event industry. Offering an unmatched 360-degree solution set for a collection of world-class owned venues and a client roster that includes the most influential highest attended arenas convention centers music festivals performing arts centers and cultural institutions on the planet.

The Premium Sales Manager is responsible for selling and servicing all premium seating clients at the Bell Auditorium and the new Augusta Arena including luxury suites loge boxes and club seats. The ideal teammate will be responsible for engaging local and regional companies to generate premium seating revenue. This role will also be the lead on sales training developing and leading staff that will assist in the premium seating servicing and/or rental sales process. Compensation will consist of base salary plus sales commission.

This role pays an annual salary of $65000-$75000 and is commission eligible

Benefits for Full-Time roles: Health Dental and Vision Insurance 401(k) Savings Plan 401(k) matching and Paid Time Off (vacation days sick days and 11 holidays)

This position will remain open until December 31 2025.

As a member of our Global Partnerships team and located in Augusta GA at the Augusta Entertainment Complex which features the Bell Auditorium and the new Augusta Arena (set to open in 2027) the Director of Partnerships & Premium Sales will be responsible for generating revenue from local regional and national companies through the sale of integrated sponsorship Naming Rights premium seating and hospitality packages throughout the venue. The Oak View Group is looking for hard-working individuals with a passion for live entertainment and a track record of success.

• Work with Regional Director of Partnerships VP of OVG Global Partnerships (South region) and the Director of Partnerships & Premium Seating to develop a strategic plan to drive revenue for the venue.
• Responsible for establishing new business relationships to achieve annual revenue goals.
• Conduct cold calls as a way of securing appointments to sell to new prospects among local and national companies.
• Assist in the creation and development of sales presentation materials
• Support and work closely with regional management and on-site local management.
• Effectively present proposals in front of individuals and large groups.
• Leverage your passion and empathy to develop a long-term business Premium between your client and the venues.
• Communicate well across all areas of the company including legal accounting marketing community relations and ticket operations.
• Work closely with the Event Services Marketing and Partnership teams to ensure that current clients receive superior service and fulfillment of each contract.
• Training of event staff for Premium Seating functions as well as assists suite concierges/ box office staff as it relates to premium seating
• Create Premium Packages as it relates to special events and concerts
• Responsible for reporting and tracking premium seating inventory
• Develops sales action plans and tracking inventory to ensure hitting budget goals including new cash Premiums.
• Prospect sell cultivate and maintain the corporate clients for the venues in both new and renewal business.
• Facilitate the execution of execute all aspects of servicing for premium seating clientele
• Participate in servicing premium customers through various means including direct contact newsletters networking gatherings etc.
• Work and attend events promotions and OVG events

• Bachelor degree or the equivalent training & experience.
• 3-5 years of sales experience with emphasis in major league team sports or larger market premium seating sales.
• Proven track record of developing and managing highly strategic corporate relationships; Strong prospecting analytical presentation and communication skills.
• Proven success in establishing and meeting challenging sales objectives in a high profile competitive marketplace.
• Comfortable managing tight deadlines and meeting aggressive sales goals and expectations.
• Strong professional relationship skills; Ability to establish and maintain long-term strategic relationships with corporate clients direct reports and co-workers.
• Must be a skilled negotiator with the ability to effectively represent the standards and philosophy of the department.
• Strong time management and organizational skills.
• Experience with Salesforce/KORE (CRM) is preferred
• Able to work non-traditional hours in non-traditional settings.
• Must be highly self-motivated and adept at working both independently and as part of a team.
• Manage multiple projects simultaneously in a fast-paced environment.
• Ability to work nights all events weekends events and holidays as required

At OVG we understand that to continue positively disrupting the sports and live entertainment industry we need a diverse team to help us do it. We also believe that inclusivity drives innovation strengthens ourpeople improves ourservice and raises ourexcellence. Our success is rooted in creating environments that reflect and celebrate the diverse communities in which we operate and serve and this is the reason we are committed to amplifying voices from all different backgrounds.

Oak View Group is committed to equal employment opportunity. We will not discriminate against employees or applicants for employment on any legally recognized basis (protected class) including but not limited to veteran status uniform service member status race color religion sex national origin age physical or mental disability genetic information or any other protected class under federal state or local law.