WHO WE ARE
Philadelphia was awarded the 16th Major League Soccer franchise in February, 2008 and the team was officially announced as the Philadelphia Union in May, 2009. Owned and operated by Union Sports and Entertainment, the group launched the Philadelphia Union's inaugural season in 2010 and opened what is now Subaru Park in June, 2010. Subaru Park is an 18,500 seat, world-class soccer specific stadium that sits beautifully along the Delaware River at the base of the Commodore Barry Bridge and is only 15 miles from downtown Philadelphia.
The club has reached the finals of the Lamar Hunt U.S. Open Cup in 2014, 2015 and 2018, and has appeared in the MLS Cup Playoffs in 2011, 2016, 2018-2023, securing their first showing in the CONCACAF Champions League in 2021. In 2020, the Union were awarded the club’s first Supporters’ Shield after finishing with the best regular season record in MLS. The club hosted the Eastern Conference Final in 2021 and were named the Eastern Conference Champions in 2022. The 2022 season finished at the MLS Cup against LAFC, in one of the most intense matches in League history! The Philadelphia Union have competed in North America’s biggest tournament with back-to-back Concacaf Champions Cup appearances in 2023 and 2024.
Philadelphia Union’s culture and brand positioning of Young, Fearless, Challengers differentiates us from others and focuses our vision to be unafraid and defy the ordinary. Union Sports and Entertainment is relentlessly pursuing excellence both on and off the field and will lead the way, set the standards and share the glory. Our connection to Philadelphia is symbolized in the Club’s crest as the snake, colors, shield, slogan and thirteen stars all represent Philadelphia as the original capital city and its call to action during the American Revolution.
ARE YOU LOOKING FOR THE RIGHT PATH TO LAUNCH YOUR CAREER?
The Philadelphia Union are looking for ticket sales professionals who want to be the very best in the industry. Our Path to the Pro’s is not only setup for our emerging academy prospects on the field, but also for rising professionals like yourself, off the field. At the Union, we pride ourselves on developing future sales executives and leaders inside our organization. We’re looking for someone who is ready to take their game to another level.
WE’RE TALKING ABOUT SELLOUTS!
The Philadelphia Union view their Group Sales team as an integral part of selling out games. Next season, the Union will be attacking from all angles, including off the field, in which we’ll be looking to do the same. In this position, you’ll be calling on companies, schools, youth soccer, and much more.
THE X’S AND O’S
We don’t expect you to have a complete understanding of ticket sales coming in, but we do expect you to be highly competitive, reliable, and passionate about growing the game of soccer! You'll be making phone calls, emailing, and meeting face to face with Union group prospects to sell them group outings. You’ll develop and manage relationships while providing exemplary customer service. The majority of your time will be spent in the office, but you may work various community and in-stadium events along with all of our 20+ Union home games.
MAIN DUTIES
1. Make 40+ phone calls per day to group prospects with a focus on generating group ticket sales
2. Manage relationships of a small existing book of business while prospecting for new sales
3. Be available to work up to 20+ home games
4. Other duties as assigned
ARE YOU OUR NEXT MVP?
We are working to develop the best ticket sales department in all of sports. Therefore, we will be very selective in who we add to our team. We’re looking for candidates who are competitive, coachable, detail oriented, and who have the desire to climb to the top of the industry. If you’ve had some success in the past and think you can put your name into the race for the MVP Award, you’re just who we’re looking for.
QUALIFICATIONS
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The candidate must have a strong work ethic and a burning desire to build a career in professional sports.
Education and/or experience: Bachelor’s degree (B.A.) from a four-year college or university. Prior experience in ticket sales preferred.
Note: This is full-time, hourly position with commission potential. Hours may include evenings, weekends, and holidays.
OUR PERKS
- Comprehensive benefits package including three medical options, vision and dental coverage, including flexible spending & health savings accounts.
- Pre-tax and Roth 401k (up to 4% is matched, after eligibility period).
- Company-paid life insurance and disability.
- Paid holidays and PTO days annually.
- Wellness reimbursements through Independence Blue Cross.
- Hybrid office schedule to allow remote work on Mondays and Fridays.
- Summer Friday hours.
- 50% merchandise discount.
- Other league and partner discounts.
- Complimentary or discounted tickets.
- 24/7 state-of-the-art Fitness Center and locker rooms.
- On-site Café with grab-and-go options, salad bar, and grill!
We encourage you to apply even if you do not meet all of the requirements that are listed within this job description. We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, age, disability, gender identity, marital or veteran status, or any other protected class.