Chad Wilson

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About Chad Wilson

Hello, my name is Chad Wilson, and I recently graduated from the University of Miami in 2020 and I am highly motivated to obtain a sales position in professional sports. Growing up in Texas I have developed an undeniable passion for all sports and I have seen the market for sports grow exponentially during my lifespan. I have covered youth sporting events where we registered over 100+ teams for weekend tournaments at complexes with over 20 competition fields that played games from opening to closing. The pandemic slowed some of the growth down but I’m excited to be a part of shaping the future of revenue growth in sports in 2021 and beyond. Ticket sales are the truck of every team’s revenue tree, but to me selling tickets is more than just providing the consumer with a printed ticket. Admission to sporting events provides precious family memories and it is a wonderful backdrop for a great date night. People are more likely to share their experiences on social media platforms more at sporting events than at non-sporting events. It can be used to build company camaraderie or to meet new members of the sporting community. And I want to get into ticket sales to be the medium that provides these experiences to the sports viewing community. Working in the ticket sales department will allow me to work on perfecting my prospecting skills to generate leads for a more efficient sales process. It will help me improve my communication skills and challenge myself with being comfortable with uncertainty. In my profession I have been faced with some obstacles and adversity and I have familiarity with overcoming unpredictable scenarios. Inside sales or other entry level positions will give me a chance to learn everything about the sales process and the products and services we provide. My goals in ticket sales are to obtain a wealth of knowledge, become a reliable teammate, and to maximize my potential in sales. I would be a great asset to any organization because I have a thirst for new knowledge, I stay curious to find creative and innovative ways to accomplish my goals, and I am committed to becoming a future sales leader. I have also made cold calls to businesses in the local community to garner financial support through sponsorships and donations for our athletic programs. In addition, I have gained confidence in my abilities from exceling in my coursework at the University of Miami. The athletic administration program has showed me the value of teamwork, accountability, conflict management, and ethical decision making.