Toledo Athletics Outreach Team Student Sales Representative

Toledo Athletics Outreach Team Student Sales Representative

Position: Student Sales Representative 

Location: Toledo Athletics Office (Fourth Floor of Savage Arena) 

Hours: Flexible scheduling, goal of two students in the office making calls between 9am-5pm. 

Compensation: Hourly pay.

Who Should Apply:

· Those interested in working in sports, sales, or a combination of both.

· Looking to gain experience in revenue generation in a competitive environment.

About the Position:

The Toledo Athletics Outreach Team is seeking motivated and professional students with an interest in sales to join our team. This is an excellent opportunity to gain real-world experience in sales, customer relations, and revenue generation while supporting Rocket Fund.

The Rocket Fund is the Athletic Department’s official annual giving program and provides essential financial support that fuels our 400 Rocket student-athletes as they pursue their dreams academically and athletically.

Responsibilities:

· Make outbound calls on behalf of Toledo Athletics to engage with alumni, donors, and supporters.

· Solicit gifts over the phone.

· Express gratitude to donors for gifts, pledge payments, renewals, and other contributions.

· Update contact information and maintain accurate donor records in Salesforce.

· Conduct outreach to lapsed Rocket Fund donors and Varsity T members for renewals and upselling opportunities.

· Promote events, confirm RSVPs, and provide event updates.

· Work on specific outreach projects, including verifying master city lists and engaging with businesses on the Rise Together list.

· Follow up calls with texts when necessary, replacing voicemails as needed.

Qualifications:

· Current undergraduate or graduate student, preferably in Business, Sales, or related fields.

· Strong communication and interpersonal skills.

· Comfortable working in a fast-paced and competitive environment.

· Organized and detail-oriented, with the ability to take notes in Salesforce.

· Ability to work independently while collaborating with a team.

· Interest in sales and customer relations is a plus.

Training and Support:

· Training will include call scripts, role-playing exercises, and handling various call scenarios.

· Continuous learning opportunities and support throughout for a comprehensive experience

How to Apply:

Interested students should submit their application via Handshake or through the College of Business job board. Applications should include a resume and a brief statement of interest. Interviews will be scheduled on a rolling

basis. Join us in making a difference for Toledo Athletics and gain valuable sales experience in a dynamic, professional setting!