About Careertakes

👉 Important disclosure: Careertakes is a third-party recruiting platform supporting this hiring process. If selected, you will be employed directly by our client, Sales.

Applicants for this role may also receive access to additional matched opportunities through the Careertakes platform.

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What You’ll Do

This entry-level Inside Sales Associate role is part of a paid, 10-month sales development program based in Metairie, LA. You will focus on generating revenue through outbound sales activity, learning consultative selling techniques, and supporting a ticketing and sponsorship sales pipeline for our confidential client.

• Generate revenue by cold calling individuals and companies to schedule face-to-face appointments.
• Sell ticket products including season tickets, partial-season packages, group tickets, suites, and mini-packages.
• Complete at least 100 outbound calls per day with the goal of establishing in-person appointments.
• Support the sales process from prospecting through closing; meet and exceed weekly and monthly sales goals.
• Use Microsoft Dynamics CRM to manage customer interactions and pipeline activity.
• Run and manage inventory in the SRO ticketing system and ensure accuracy of ticket assignments.
• Provide excellent customer service — respond promptly and professionally to inbound and outbound communication.
• Participate in training and development sessions as part of the sales development program.
• Attend and provide client service at home games as required by the schedule (nights/weekends/holidays).
• Perform other duties as assigned by the Inside Sales Manager.

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What You’ll Bring

• Bachelor’s degree preferred; candidates with strong relevant experience will be considered.
• Positive, solutions-oriented mindset and eagerness to learn.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills and professional demeanor.
• Excellent time management and ability to multitask in a fast-paced environment.
• Competitive, professionally aggressive approach to sales with a focus on teamwork.
• Familiarity or willingness to learn Microsoft Dynamics CRM and SRO ticketing systems.
• Solid knowledge of basketball and NBA statistics/terminology (for Pelicans product knowledge) is a plus.
• Ability to work nights, weekends, and holidays per game schedules; must be able to attend ~75% of home games.
• Must live in, or be willing to relocate to, New Orleans / Metairie area.

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Compensation & Benefits

• Estimated pay (per source): $37,985 per year — actual offer will be set by the confidential client and may vary.
• Medical insurance options.
• 401(k) program with company contribution.
• Paid holidays.
• Wellness program and gym membership.
• Relocation reimbursement if applicable.
• This is a paid, full-time 10-month Associate Program role starting January 4, 2027.

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Legal & Accessibility Notes

Careertakes and our confidential client comply with all applicable federal, state, and local hiring laws. Reasonable accommodations are available for applicants and employees with disabilities during the application or interview process — please notify Careertakes if you require an accommodation.

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Equal Opportunity & Hiring Transparency

Careertakes and our client are Equal Opportunity Employers committed to building a diverse and inclusive workforce. We prohibit discrimination or harassment of any kind. To support a fair and efficient hiring process, AI tools may be used to assist with application review or resume screening. These tools do not replace human decision-making. Final hiring decisions are made by people.

If you have questions about how your data is used, please contact us directly.