Dean Blixt Email & Phone Number

ACCOUNT EXECUTIVE – GROUP SALES, January 2004 – PresentArizona Diamondbacks – Major League BaseballAccountable for growing the Diamondback fan base by selling group tickets to businesses, churches, schools and misc. civic/social organizations, renew and increase the revenue of over 400 current accounts by providing superior customer service and building positive relationships that lead to repeat business, possess excellent organizational/time management skills and have the ability to multi-task, game-day duties as assigned. ACCOUNT EXECUTIVE – GROUP/SEASON SALES, April 2002 – August 2003Phoenix Coyotes – National Hockey LeagueCharged with meeting and exceeding aggressive sales goals and expectations - driving revenue through the sales of season tickets, partial season plans, group tickets and suite rentals. Thoroughly evaluating the needs of the customer with open-ended questions and preparing effective presentations. Motivated, self-starter comfortable with phone sales and face-to-face sales with top executives. Perform game day responsibilities as neededACCOUNT EXECUTIVE – GROUP/SEASON SALES, August 2001 – March 2002Florida Panthers – National Hockey LeagueResponsible for the sale of Panthers full and partial season tickets, game program advertisements, party suites, function room rental and group tickets. Utilize networking skills and cold calling techniques to schedule appointments with decision makers, self-motivator continually pursuing prospective customers and seeking new business opportunities to maximize sales revenue., assist at games, special events and other promotional functions with sales support as requiredSpecialties: Profit/Loss Analysis, Vender Negotiations, Program Development, Contract Proposals, Customer Service, Project Management