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Oak View Group (OVG) is the global leader in premium live entertainment infrastructure and services, with a platform spanning venue development and end-to-end capabilities across venue management, hospitality, and sponsorship sales. Founded in 2015, the company serves a collection of seven world-class owned venues and a client roster of the most iconic arenas, stadiums, convention centers, music festivals, performing arts centers, and cultural institutions, spanning four continents. 

Acrisure Arena is seeking a motivated Account Executive, Ticket Sales to support ticket sales and revenue generation efforts for the Coachella Valley Lakers, the NBA G League affiliate of the Los Angeles Lakers. This role is responsible for driving new business through outbound sales efforts, developing relationships with clients, and delivering exceptional customer service to fans and partners.

The Account Executive will focus on selling season tickets, group packages, and premium seating while contributing to overall revenue goals for the Coachella Valley Lakers. This role requires a proactive and results-driven individual who can generate new business through outbound calls, prompt responses to inbound calls, and support fan engagement initiatives tied to the team’s growth in the Coachella Valley.

This role will pay an hourly rate of $25.84 to $28.84 and is commission eligible.

Benefits for Full-Time roles: Health, Dental and Vision Insurance, 401(k) Savings Plan, 401(k) matching, and Paid Time Off (vacation days, sick days, and 11 holidays).

This position will remain open until August 14, 2026.

America’s hottest music festival destination finally has the world-class arena it deserves. Now open, Acrisure Arena provides the greater Palm Springs area of Southern California with a premier 11,000+ capacity venue hosting the biggest artists and acts on the planet. We are #TheCoolestSpot in the desert, designed specifically for hockey and made for concerts. Acrisure Arena provides top-tier hospitality, artist amenities, and all the benefits of a modern music and sports venue to the Coachella Valley.

Coachella Valley Lakers

The Coachella Valley Lakers are the newest addition to the rapidly growing sports and entertainment landscape in the Coachella Valley. Formerly known as the South Bay Lakers, the team serves as the official NBA G League affiliate of the Los Angeles Lakers, one of the most iconic and successful franchises in global sports. Founded in 2006 as the Los Angeles D-Fenders, the organization has built a strong reputation for developing elite talent, supporting the NBA pipeline, and delivering a high level of competition within the G League. 

Backed by the championship legacy and global brand of the Los Angeles Lakers, the Coachella Valley Lakers embody a culture rooted in excellence, innovation, and player development. This legacy, combined with Oak View Group’s success in launching Acrisure Arena and the Coachella Valley Firebirds in 2022, created a powerful foundation for continued growth. This foundation positions the Coachella Valley Lakers to build on an established track record while supporting the development of future NBA talent. 

The transition to the Coachella Valley marks an exciting new chapter for the franchise, aligning with the region’s emergence as a premier destination for sports and live entertainment. Since the opening of Acrisure Arena in 2022, the desert has experienced significant momentum, highlighted by the success of the Coachella Valley Firebirds and a growing calendar of world-class events. This expansion reflects a broader vision to establish the Valley as a dynamic hub for professional sports, community engagement, and unforgettable fan experiences.

The Coachella Valley Lakers will be managed by OVG in a similar fashion to the Coachella Valley Firebirds. The team will play a vital role in connecting with local fans, supporting regional development, and enhancing the overall sports scene in the desert. Fueled by Coachella Valley’s energy, talent, and love for sports, the Coachella Valley Lakers are perfectly positioned to amplify the next chapter of professional sports and the continued pursuit of entertainment in the region.

• Generate revenue for the Coachella Valley Lakers using all sales methods, including cold calls, face-to-face appointments, arena tours, prospecting, and networking.
• Manage accounts in order to exceed established sales goals tied to NBA G League revenue objectives.
• Conduct a high volume of outbound sales calls daily to generate new business and drive ticket revenue.
• Aggressively prospect new leads to build relationships with fans, businesses, and community partners within the Coachella Valley.
• Conduct face-to-face sales presentations promoting Coachella Valley Lakers ticket packages, group experiences, and premium offerings.
• Provide prompt, thorough, and courteous responses to all inbound & outbound customer communication—phone calls, emails, mail, etc.
• Work all home games and team events to support Coachella Valley Lakers sales initiatives and provide excellent customer service.
• Participate in department-wide sales campaigns and promotional initiatives aligned with G League organizational goals.
• Meet or exceed weekly, monthly, and annual sales goals and activity requirements.
• Represent the Coachella Valley Lakers at Acrisure Arena in a professional manner at all times.
• Collaborate with internal teams, including marketing, partnerships, and community relations, to support overall business objectives.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience preferred.
• 1-3 years of sales or customer service experience, preferably in sports, hospitality, or entertainment.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills with the ability to engage diverse audiences across the Coachella Valley market.
• Demonstrates ability to generate revenue and build client relationships in a fast-paced, results-driven setting.
• High level of professionalism, integrity, and ability to represent the Coachella Valley Lakers brand.
• Team-oriented with a positive attitude, strong work ethic, resourcefulness, and competitive drive.
• Strong organizational and time management skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities.
• Self-motivated, goal-oriented, and comfortable working in a performance-based sales environment.
• Must be able to work a flexible schedule inclusive of weekends, nights, and holidays as required.
• Must be able to work all home games and team events.

At OVG, we understand that to continue positively disrupting the sports and live entertainment industry, we need a diverse team to help us do it. We also believe that inclusivity drives innovation, strengthens our people, improves our service, and raises our excellence. Our success is rooted in creating environments that reflect and celebrate the diverse communities in which we operate and serve, and this is the reason we are committed to amplifying voices from all different backgrounds.

Oak View Group is committed to equal employment opportunity. We will not discriminate against employees or applicants for employment on any legally recognized basis (“protected class”) including, but not limited to veteran status, uniform service member status, race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, physical or mental disability, genetic information or any other protected class under federal, state, or local law.