Client Account Manager - Ticketmaster Sport

Job Summary:

Location: Stoke-on-Trent, London, Manchester or Glasgow, UK

Division: Ticketmaster Sport

Line Manager: Senior Client Account Manager

Contract Terms: 40 hours per week, permanent

THE TEAM

The Client Account Manager will provide pro-active, customer and business focused Client Account Management across the Ticketmaster Sport client base, whilst always promoting the highest standards of customer service.

THE JOB

The Client Account Manager will assist in achieving the operational, financial and business objectives of the Company as defined within the Company’s Mission Statement or as directed by the Managing Director of Ticketmaster Sport.

Ticketmaster, part of Live Nation Entertainment is the largest live entertainment company in the world, consisting of five businesses: concert promotion and venue operations, sponsorship, ticketing solutions, ecommerce and artist management. Live Nation seeks to innovate and enhance the live entertainment experience for artists and fans: before, during and after the event.

WHAT YOU WILL BE DOING

• To develop and maintain an in-depth understanding of each client’s business needs whilst identifying potential new business opportunities or improved efficiencies through the application of TM technologies or operational practices.
• Handling phone calls and queries from all clients; ensuring good communication with venues at all levels.
• Developing client relationships through answering queries, providing systems support, and liaison with other departments to ensure the clients’ needs are met
• On-site support e.g. project go-live support, application & process troubleshooting and needs analysis activities.
• Liaising with relevant departments regarding client queries and sales enquiries
• Ensuring that relevant departments including Service Desk staff and appropriate Ticketmaster departments are always fully informed in advance of forthcoming on-sales with relevant event information. Ensure that specific client information is accurate, up to date & accessible.
• Providing support and training to new members of the department, clients, and any other member of the TM group.
• Provide weekly reporting to relevant Senior Management and VP’s relating to client activity and site visits.
• Carry out ad hoc and account management duties as required.
• Achieve goals and targets set by the VP Operations
• To promote, and offer, the highest level of customer service standards always to both internal and external customers.
• To recognise and embrace the operational requirements of the Account Management Team through a flexible approach towards hours of work and location of duties to include participation in a rota system of work as directed by the VP Operations.
• To continuously seek ways in which to improve personal, team and business performance.
• To assist with, and contribute to, the day-to-day administration of the Account Management Team under the guidance of the Senior Client Account Managers.
• To comply with all Company policies as directed by the Human Resources Manager to include, but not limited to, the Company’s Health and Safety Policy.
• To ensure that a clean, tidy, safe, and secure working environment is maintained at all times.
• To ensure that all materials and resources are effectively and efficiently utilised to minimise waste and reduce costs.
• To ensure that expenses are kept to a minimum and that the most cost-effective means of travel and accommodation are utilised to visit clients.
• To represent the Company, as required, at functions, events, and PR visits whilst ensuring that all business-related topics and agendas are communicated to relevant managers and VP’s.
• To undertake any other relevant duties which fall under the general scope of this role as directed by your immediate Line Manager or a VP of the Company.

WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW (or TECHNICAL SKILLS)

• Experience of working in a ticket office, ideally in a sports venue would be advantageous.
• Experience using Ticketmaster Sport XR and/ or other ticketing platforms.
• Excellent communication skills.
• A flexible approach to working hours.
• A calm, patient and professional manner.
• Highly motivated and conscientious; good time management skills.
• Ability to pay attention to detail.
• Excellent team building skills.
• Good computer skills: Microsoft Word, Excel & Outlook essential.  Exposure to Microsoft SQL an advantage.
• Understanding of the Ticketing / Entertainment Industry.

YOU (BEHAVIOURAL SKILLS)

• Ability to recognise and develop opportunities to increase TM revenue across the client base.
• Ability to think logically and analyse application and business process requirements.
• Ability to work in a team environment with excellent communication skills.
• Ability to work well with other departments and varying levels of management.
• Self-driven and be able to work with minimal supervision.
• Results oriented: readily takes ownership to ensure goals are met.
• Firm sense of closure and self-discipline.
• Ability to determine when appropriate to escalate issues to enable resolution

LIFE AT TICKETMASTER

We are proud to be a part of Live Nation Entertainment, the world’s largest live entertainment company.

Our vision at Ticketmaster is to connect people around the world to the live events they love. As the world’s largest ticket marketplace and the leading global provider of enterprise tools and services for the live entertainment business, we are uniquely positioned to successfully deliver on that vision. 

We do it all with an intense passion for Live and an inspiring and diverse culture driven by accessible leaders, attentive managers, and enthusiastic teams. If you’re passionate about live entertainment like we are, and you want to work at a company dedicated to helping millions of fans experience it, we want to hear from you.

Our work is guided by our values:

Reliability - We understand that fans and clients rely on us to power their live event experiences, and we rely on each other to make it happen.

Teamwork - We believe individual achievement pales in comparison to the level of success that can be achieved by a team

Integrity - We are committed to the highest moral and ethical standards on behalf of the countless partners and stakeholders we represent

Belonging - We are committed to building a culture in which all people can be their authentic selves, have an equal voice and opportunities to thrive

EQUAL OPPORTUNITIES

We are passionate and committed to our people and go beyond the rhetoric of diversity and inclusion. You will be working in an inclusive environment and be encouraged to bring your whole self to work. We will do all that we can to help you successfully balance your work and homelife. As a growing business we will encourage you to develop your professional and personal aspirations, enjoy new experiences, and learn from the talented people you will be working with. It's talent that matters to us and we encourage applications from people irrespective of their gender, race, sexual orientation, religion, age, disability status or caring responsibilities.

APPLICATION CLOSING DATE: EOD 31 JANUARY 2025 (We reserve the right to close the advert at any time)

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