Connacht seek Ticketing Manager

CONNACHT Rugby is currently in the process of recruiting a Ticketing and Sales Manager to join the expanded commercial and marketing team. The new position is one of a number of new jobs created in the province since the start of the season.

The Ticketing and Sales Manager is a full-time, fixed-term position based at Connacht Rugby in Galway.

The successful candidate will be responsible for leading ticketing and sales revenue lines and will report directly to the Head of Commercial and Marketing.

“We are in a really exciting phase of restructuring and expanding the commercial and marketing team in Connacht Rugby,” said Connacht Rugby’s Head of Commercial and Marketing, Brian Mahony.

“Since the start of the season we have advertised for three new positions in the team and we have been delighted with the high calibre of candidates we have attracted so far. We are now looking to recruit a suitable candidate to fill the important position of Ticketing and Sales Manager.

“The ideal candidate will have a track record and experience in ticketing, sales and business development-based roles. They will need to possess a fastidious attention to detail and be technically minded.

“Importantly, they will also need to have sales in their DNA and be comfortable selling face to face and over the phone. This is a fantastic opportunity for someone who wants to work in professional sport and has a genuine passion and interest in what Connacht Rugby is about,” he added.

A full job description is available on the Connacht Rugby website and the closing date for applications is Friday, December 8 at 1pm. Interested candidates should upload a résumé and a cover letter to the jobs portal on www. ConnachtRugby.ie/jobs.