Evan Schludecker
Noblesville,IN
Summary
Results-oriented sales professional with a strong background in creative marketing, prospecting, and customer relations. Proven ability to leverage analytical insights to drive growth and enhance customer retention strategies. Committed to delivering innovative solutions that meet client needs while fostering long-term relationships. Expertise in identifying opportunities for improvement and implementing effective strategies that contribute to overall business success.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
Work History
Indiana Market Sales Manager
NBC Sports Next/GolfNow
08.2022 - Current
- Managed territory and developed strategies that enhanced brand visibility and engagement across digital platforms for golf courses partners
- Online inventory and pricing management for golf courses' tee times
- Conducted knowledgeable demonstrations of technology products for golf courses looking to modernize their business operations and drive sales growth
- Leveraged data analytics to gain insights into customer behavior patterns, informing future sales tactics and promotional strategies
Senior Business Account Executive
Comcast Business
09.2021 - 08.2022
- Acquired and applied technological knowledge to create effective solutions for customers
- Connected with existing customers to review and expand services
- Identified new business opportunities through marketing and prospective database leads
- Negotiated prices, terms of sales and service agreements
Sales Manager
PGA TOUR Inc.
09.2018 - 07.2021
- Developed creative marketing strategies for sponsors to drive brand awareness
- Event-planner with Tournament Week activities, venues, promotions, and logistics
- Created digital presentations and agreements through SportsDigita software
- Managed client invoices, revenue reports, and client fulfillment
- Controlled all aspects of ticketing and hospitality during tournament; responsible for setting up admissions, running staff at main entrance and hospitality tents, ensure all clients have credentials tickets, problem-solved any ticket discrepancies
- Networked at chamber events and other community social gatherings
- Averaged over $10,000 per month in new sales and exceeded sales goals every year
Director of Tickets
Waterloo Black Hawks
03.2016 - Current
- Managed ticket department - processed ticket payments and invoices through Quickbooks, managed group orders and season tickets, controlled the ticketing system, managed box office staff, designed season ticket booklets, ordered ticket stock, generated revenue reports, compiled attendance reports, analyzed ticket buyer data, client-relations manager
- Event-planning; counseled the creation of the home schedule, created new promotional nights and designed marketing campaigns to drive attendance
- Hired and trained staff to assist in sales and game-night duties
- Obtained email marketing duties as well as graphic design work through Adobe Creative Suites for social media platforms; assisted in social media marketing
- Networking at chamber events and other community social gatherings; directed the organization's school reading program
Ticket Account Executive
Evansville IceMen
05.2014 - 03.2016
- Customer-relations; maintained relationships with current clients and was the lead contact for groups
- Cold-calling, self-generated leads, converted single-game buyers into ticket holders
- Composed sales contracts for ticket buyers, inputted ticket codes into TicketMaster system, responsible for printing tickets and making sure each order was at Will Call
- Created new promotional nights and group ticket discounts to increase ticket sales
- Directed a sales-training class at the University of Evansville
Education
Master of Science - Sports Media
Valparaiso University
Valparaiso, Indiana12.2013
Bachelor of Science - Business Managment
Marian University
Indianapolis, Indiana05.2012
Skills
- Graphic Design with Adobe Creative Suite
- Microsoft Office
- Etix, TicketMaster, and Clutch! Ticketing System
- Salesforce, Zoho, and ZoomInfo CRM background
- MailChimp and social media marketing
- QuickBooks Accounting Software
- StatCrew and DakStats software experience
- Miller Heiman sales training certification
Accomplishments
- Progressed GolfNow's total business revenue in Indiana by 10% to a $1.7 million book of business through retention and new business efforts
- Increased golf course partnerships by 41% in three seasons
- Assisted in growing tournament revenue and sponsorship by 106% in first full sales cycle with PGA TOUR Inc.
- Raised season tickets by at least 5% each year and achieved the highest total season tickets in a single season for the Waterloo Black Hawks in 2018
- Led sales team that produced the highest group sales revenue in back-to-back seasons with the Waterloo Black Hawks
- Recognized in front office as the top group-ticket sales executive in both season with the Evansville IceMen
Timeline
Indiana Market Sales Manager
NBC Sports Next/GolfNow
08.2022 - Current
Senior Business Account Executive
Comcast Business
09.2021 - 08.2022
Sales Manager
PGA TOUR Inc.
09.2018 - 07.2021
Director of Tickets
Waterloo Black Hawks
03.2016 - Current
Ticket Account Executive
Evansville IceMen
05.2014 - 03.2016
Master of Science - Sports Media
Valparaiso University
Bachelor of Science - Business Managment
Marian University