Sam Staley
Account Executive, Season Ticket Sales at Columbus Crew- Claim this Profile
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Columbus Crew
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United States
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Spectator Sports
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200 - 300 Employee
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Account Executive, Season Ticket Sales
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May 2023 - Present
• Prospect, establish, research and close ticket sales leads through cold-calling, in-person appointments and networking • Conduct a high volume of in person sales meetings, including stadium tours, to close new business • Responsible for selling a full menu of season tickets, premium hospitality packages, group tickets and partial season plans• Consistently maintain a strong sales pipeline and display the capability to manage a sales funnel effectively • Work closely with Ticket Operations and Membership Services departments to achieve sales and prospecting goals • Consistently enter client data into CRM and Archtics ticketing system to aid in information sharing between sales and service as well as analytical data aimed at enhancing the Crews sales processes Show less
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Inside Sales Representative
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Nov 2022 - May 2023
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Columbus Blue Jackets
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United States
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Spectator Sports
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200 - 300 Employee
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Promotional Marketing Team Ambassador
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May 2022 - Present
• Event planning - assisted in organizing and preparing over 20 events throughout the summer while leading the execution of the event and working closely with the fan base and the local community to ensure participation and success• Generate organization leads for the ticketing department to increase season and group ticket sales through various data capture methods during team-sponsored events as well as community-based festivals
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Fan Development Intern
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Sep 2021 - May 2022
• Executed the “Hockey To Go Program” which utilizes after-school street hockey clinics to break down barriers and across all demographics to promote the sport of hockey.• Organized and led various grassroots initiatives such as coordinating with Ohio State’s Women’s Hockey team for the “Get Out and Learn Program” (GOAL) allowing more than 2,500 first-time hockey players to try street and ice hockey during the NHL season.• Member of the fundraising team partnering with the Blue Jackets Foundation to raise money to make the sport more affordable to all families by providing financial assistance such as discounted equipment, instruction and free skate rentals.• Actively coached for different IGF funded clinics for age groups under 10 years old introducing them to the basics principles of hockey and instilling a love for the game. • Responsible for IGF funding compliance through documenting and reporting on a weekly basis. • Collaborated with multiple departments to bring shared visions to life, showcasing community stories that amplify theme nights such as Hockey is for Everyone, Military Appreciation and Kids Takeover Show less
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Topgolf
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United States
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Entertainment Providers
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700 & Above Employee
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Shift Lead and Event Ambassador
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Mar 2021 - May 2023
• Event Team Member that specializes in events serving groups upwards of 100 people. Work on a one-to-one basis with guests to enhance their experience • Strong problem solving skills in a very fast paced environment resolving issues as they arise for both guests and fellow co-workers • Event Team Member that specializes in events serving groups upwards of 100 people. Work on a one-to-one basis with guests to enhance their experience • Strong problem solving skills in a very fast paced environment resolving issues as they arise for both guests and fellow co-workers
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The Ohio State University Street Hockey Club
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Columbus, Ohio, United States
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Founding Chairmen
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Mar 2016 - Dec 2018
• Created a club built around street hockey, both roller and dek hockey • Lead for fundraising throughout the year, including securing sponsorship for annual hockey tournament • Equip and educate players new to the game in a friendly, open manner • Created a club built around street hockey, both roller and dek hockey • Lead for fundraising throughout the year, including securing sponsorship for annual hockey tournament • Equip and educate players new to the game in a friendly, open manner
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Columbus Crew
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United States
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Spectator Sports
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200 - 300 Employee
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Match Activation Intern
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Aug 2018 - Nov 2018
Dealt with a variety of match day activities, dealing with pre and post match set up and tear down, as well as activities during the match. Dealt with a variety of match day activities, dealing with pre and post match set up and tear down, as well as activities during the match.
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E15 Group
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United States
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Research Services
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1 - 100 Employee
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Intern
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Jan 2016 - Apr 2016
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Education
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The Ohio State University
Bachelor's degree, Sports Industry