GigsWiz, a recently launched Helsinki-based ticketing platform that compensates artists to help sell tickets online is seeking sales consultants to grow US revenues.
Candidates must have previous experience and contacts in the live music and / or event ticketing business.
* Sell company ticketing services to event organizers
* Generate own leads through personal relationships, attending conferences, cold calling, networking
* Also work with company-provided leads, enter company prospects in company CRM, track sales records and progress with new prospects
* Customer service follow up with clients as needed
* Candidate should have experience in sales ideally in the ticketing industry or in a field that allowed this candidate to establish relationships with venue owners and event promoters
Skills:
Summary of Required Qualifications
* Track record in meeting sales numbers / quotas
* Superb communication skills
* Knowledge of and passion for the live music and event space
* Comfortable with cold calling and working in a rapidly shifting / changing business environment
* Works independently but comfortable submitting weekly sales reports
* Entrepreneurial, requires minimal supervision
* Extensive cold calling experience in a highly competitive field.
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