CT Sun sales position

Are you a recent graduate with a bachelor’s degree in Sports Management looking for an exciting career? If so, the WNBA Connecticut Sun may have a position for you as a Connecticut Sun Sales Representative.
Candidates should be outgoing and energetic professionals that are self-motivated, organized and detail oriented.
Must have strong verbal and written communication skills, the ability to meet deadlines and balance multiple tasks as well as work effectively in a team environment.
Responsibilities will include selling of season, group, flex and individual tickets via partnerships with sponsors, outside vendors and local and regional corporations within assigned territory. Following -up on all leads, however, primarily making cold calls and developing relationships/partnerships with regional civic and corporate clients to generate leads, formulize proposals and interact with diverse levels of individuals. Meet individually established sales objectives. The Connecticut Sun is the only professional sports team in Connecticut and that sometimes requires working long and unusual hours including: late nights, weekends, and holidays…and of course all home game days!
A successful candidate will meet or exceed the following criteria:
Bachelor’s degree and/or at least 2 years of previous professional sales experience. Must have one-year experience formalizing sales proposals. Must possess excellent customer service skills, intermediate experience with Microsoft office products and preferably experience with ARCHTICS ticketing systems
For consideration, please submit an on-line application at http://mohegansun.com/sitelet/spirit-aquai

Internship- University Illinois

FALL 2010 GRADUATE ASSISTANTSHIPS – UNIVERSITY OF ILLINOIS
The Department of Recreation, Sports and Tourism in partnership with Campus Recreation and the Department of Intercollegiate Athletics announce the newly founded Illini Scholars Program. As Illini Scholars, students will be chosen for various assistantships within Athletic Administration or Campus Recreation. Current positions exist in Sports Information, Ticketing, Development and Recreation.
For academic criteria and more information about our program please visit our Graduate Admissions web-site: http://www.rst.uiuc.edu/grad/admission.htm
Applicants are encouraged to apply for our graduate admissions by January 15, 2010 in order to receive full consideration. Applicants should specify interest for consideration as an Illini Scholar. Early admission will be contingent upon hiring with one of our partners.
Assistantships include full-tuition waiver and stipend.
The Department of Recreation, Sport and Tourism is very proud of its commitment to diversity and encourages all minorities to apply.
For detailed information and detailed job descriptions, please contact:
Don Hardin
Illini Scholars Coordinator
Department of Recreation, Sport and Tourism University of Illinois
104 Huff Hall
1206 South Fourth Street
Champaign, Illinois 61820
Office: 217 244-3708 (Room 307 Armory)
Mobile: 217 649-4810