Sam Staley Email & Phone Number

Columbus, Ohio, US

• Identify opportunities for up-sells, add-ons, and referral business from clients as well as collaborate with sales representatives to maximize revenue
• Create and develop first-class rapport with Season Ticket Members, clients and supporters of Columbus Crew
• Serve as the primary point of contact for assigned Season Ticket Members
• Build strong relationships with Season Ticket Members through proactive communication including seat visits, phone calls, e-mails, off-site meetings and other channels
• Develop and execute creative solutions with clients to ensure a high level of satisfaction with the Crew brand
• Assist in development and execution of membership benefits and programs

Columbus, Ohio, US

• Prospect, establish, research and close ticket sales leads through cold-calling, in-person appointments and networking
• Conduct a high volume of in person sales meetings, including stadium tours, to close new business
• Responsible for selling a full menu of season tickets, premium hospitality packages, group tickets and partial season plans
• Consistently maintain a strong sales pipeline and display the capability to manage a sales funnel effectively
• Work closely with Ticket Operations and Membership Services departments to achieve sales and prospecting goals
• Consistently enter client data into CRM and Archtics ticketing system to aid in information sharing between sales and service as well as analytical data aimed at enhancing the Crews sales processes

Columbus, Ohio, US

Dallas, Texas, US

• Event Team Member that specializes in events serving groups upwards of 100 people. Work on a one-to-one basis with guests to enhance their experience
• Strong problem solving skills in a very fast paced environment resolving issues as they arise for both guests and fellow co-workers

Columbus, OH, US

• Event planning - assisted in organizing and preparing over 20 events throughout the summer while leading the execution of the event and working closely with the fan base and the local community to ensure participation.
• Generate organization leads for the ticketing department to increase season and group ticket sales through various data capture methods during team-sponsored events as well as community-based festivals

Columbus, OH, US

• Executed the “Hockey To Go Program” which utilizes after-school street hockey clinics to break down barriers and across all demographics to promote the sport of hockey.
• Organized and led various grassroots initiatives such as coordinating with Ohio State’s Women’s Hockey team for the “Get Out and Learn Program” (GOAL) allowing more than 2,500 first-time hockey players to try street.
• Member of the fundraising team partnering with the Blue Jackets Foundation to raise money to make the sport more affordable to all families by providing financial assistance such as discounted equipment, instruction.
• Actively coached for different IGF funded clinics for age groups under 10 years old introducing them to the basics principles of hockey and instilling a love for the game.
• Responsible for IGF funding compliance through documenting and reporting on a weekly basis.
• Collaborated with multiple departments to bring shared visions to life, showcasing community stories that amplify theme nights such as Hockey is for Everyone, Military Appreciation and Kids Takeover

• Created a club built around street hockey, both roller and dek hockey
• Lead for fundraising throughout the year, including securing sponsorship for annual hockey tournament
• Equip and educate players new to the game in a friendly, open manner

Columbus, Ohio, US

Dealt with a variety of match day activities, dealing with pre and post match set up and tear down, as well as activities during the match.

Chicago, Illinois, US