23 Oct
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Vancouver Whitecaps FC
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Vancouver
23 Oct
Vancouver Whitecaps FC
Vancouver
Vancouver Whitecaps FC is looking for an experienced, relationship-driven sales professional to join our Premium Team. This is an exciting opportunity for a motivated salesperson who is passionate about creating exceptional experiences, building lasting relationships, and driving revenue for a pillar organization in Vancouver. As an Account Executive, Premium Sales, you will be responsible for generating new business, developing strong relationships with current Members and Fans, and selling premium hospitality experiences that bring people closer to the Club.
The ideal candidate is a confident communicator, natural relationship builder, and results-oriented sales professional who thrives in a fast-paced, team-focused environment. Consistently achieve and exceed individual sales and revenue targets through proactive outbound prospecting, networking, relationship development, and account management. Build and maintain a robust pipeline of qualified prospects through cold outreach, referrals, networking, events, and other lead-generation strategies.
Develop and nurture relationships with current Members and Fans to drive renewals, upselling, cross-selling, referrals, and long-term loyalty. Guide prospective and new Members through the purchasing process, providing knowledgeable, personalized, and consultative service. Conduct sales presentations, tours, calls, and meetings to effectively communicate the value and benefits of Whitecaps FC Premium Hospitality.
Maintain accurate and timely customer and sales information within CRM and ticketing systems. Assist with and lead Sales & Service initiatives designed to increase fan engagement, generate revenue, strengthen retention, and build community around the Club. Collaborate with internal departments, including Partnerships, Marketing, Communications, Community, Soccer Development, and other Club teams, on cross-functional initiatives and larger Club projects.
Participate in networking opportunities, client entertainment, special events, promotions, and other revenue-generating activities. Support additional match-day responsibilities, special events, and Club initiatives as required. Minimum 3 years of professional sales experience, preferably in sports, hospitality, entertainment, premium services, or a relationship-driven sales environment.
Proven track record of achieving sales targets and generating new business, with demonstrated success in repeat and referral business. Post-secondary education in Business, Marketing, Sport Management, Hospitality, or a related field is considered an asset.
Experience working with CRM, ticketing, or sales platforms;
experience with Salesforce and/or Archtics is an asset. Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite and strong overall computer literacy. Exceptional relationship-building and interpersonal skills, with the ability to establish trust and credibility with a diverse range of clients and stakeholders.
Highly organized with excellent time-management skills and the ability to effectively prioritize and manage multiple opportunities and deadlines. A premium-service mindset and a holistic approach to problem-solving. Flexible availability to work evenings, weekends, holidays, match days, and special events as required.
A strong desire to do meaningful, positive, and impactful work within the Vancouver community.
Join Vancouver
Whitecaps FC and be part of a passionate, high-performing team where you’ll build meaningful relationships, grow your sales career,
and contribute directly to exceptional fan experiences. You’ll work in the heart of professional sport while helping bring our mission to life: To Unite and Inspire Our Communities.
The Club Vancouver
Whitecaps FC is the longest-running professional soccer club in Canada and the United States. Since its inaugural season in 1974, the club has united generations of loyal fans in British Columbia and beyond. With academies in eight out of ten provinces, a network of partner clubs, and hundreds of camps and clinics every year, Whitecaps FC provide a foundation for Canada’s soccer future.
We are also strongly committed to providing opportunities to Canadian athletes, both male and female, with the largest soccer development structure in Canada. This includes academy programs in eight of ten provinces across the country. In addition to building a winning team on and off the pitch, the Club places great importance in giving back to our community, harnessing the power of sport to create a stronger, more equitable & inclusive society through three key community goals: helping meet critical needs, using soccer to build life skills and creating soccer participation opportunities in Indigenous communities.
Inclusion Statement Vancouver
Whitecaps FC believes that diversity and inclusion is critical to our success, and we seek to recruit, develop, and retain the most talented people from a diverse candidate pool. This includes but is not limited to people of colour, Indigenous people, persons with disabilities, and persons of any sexual orientation or gender identity. Within these walls, you are welcomed, accepted, and respected.
And you’re part of the team regardless of your age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, race, marital or family status, disability, or religious belief or non-belief.
📌 Account Executive, Premium Sales (Full-Time) (Vancouver)
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