Manager, Sports Sales Training - River Cats & A's Ticket Sales

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Be the Catalyst : Lead the Future of Sports Sales

The Sacramento River Cats are launching a bold new era in sports sales development - and we're looking for a trailblazer to lead the way. Introducing the Manger of our Catalyst Sports Sales Training, a pivotal role at the heart of our newly branded Catalyst Program - a 12-month, full-time "Career Acceleration Training" experience designed to fast-track the next generation of elite sports sales professionals.

But this isn't just any sales leadership role. Click Here to learn more about Catalyst.

As the Manager, Sports Sales Training, you'll not only lead and mentor a class of high-potential sales talent - you'll also play a key role in driving ticket sales for Major League Baseball's Athletics at Sutter Health Park, a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to shape the fan experience for a major league franchise.

You'll be part of the Sacramento Kings family, with access to shared resources, cross-team collaboration, and best-in-class training alongside one of the NBA's most respected sales organizations. This is a rare chance to lead within a connected, innovative sports ecosystem.

We're seeking a high-performing sales professional with a proven track record in sports - someone who's not only excelled individually, but has also inspired peers through leadership, creativity, and results. You'll thrive in this role if you're passionate about hands-on coaching, cutting-edge sales enablement, and leveraging the latest in AI-powered sales technology to drive performance and innovation.

If you're ready to lead, innovate, and be a catalyst for the future of sports sales - this is your moment.

Key Responsibilities

Leadership & Training

• Lead, coach, and develop a full-time Catalyst class of early-career sales professionals.
• Design and deliver weekly training sessions, one-on-one coaching, and real-time feedback loops.
• Instill a culture of unreasonable hospitality by training team members to deliver personalized, above-and-beyond service - ensuring every product and program recommendation is thoughtfully tailored to meet each customer's unique needs and goals.
• Foster a culture of accountability, innovation, and continuous learning.
• Collaborate with Kings & Athletics sales & ticketing leadership to align training with broader organizational best practices.
• Responsible for recruiting, performance evaluations and separations as needed.

Sales Execution

Sales Enablement & Technology

Program Development

Qualifications

Required Skills & Abilities

Education & Experience

Additional Information

Why Join Us?

Compensation :

This position is a full-time, hourly, non-exempt role with an expected annual base pay of $70,000-$80,000 inclusive of any earned commissions, sales bonuses, and overtime. Final offers for this role will be made within the parameters of the salary range provided. Years of experience, skills, and other factors are considered when determining the salary offered. Total compensation & offer package will include the following :

The Sacramento River Cats are an equal opportunity employer. The Sacramento River Cats does not discriminate in employment with regard to race, color, religion, national origin, citizenship status, ancestry, age, sex (including sexual harassment), sexual orientation, marital status, physical or mental disability, military status or unfavorable discharge from military service or any other characteristic protected by law.