Manager, Customer Service & Inside Sales - Calgary Stampeders

Job summary

The Manager, Customer Service & Inside Sales is responsible for driving season ticket member satisfaction, retention, and revenue growth for the Calgary Stampeders. This role leads the team in executing sales strategies, managing staff performance, and delivering exceptional fan experiences.

Job details

At Calgary Sports and Entertainment Corporation, we deliver excitement. Our mission is to be the heartbeat of our community by creating connections, building champions, and winning, together. If you’d like to join a team that’s people-first, diverse, innovative, and energized about delivering extraordinary fan experiences to our guests, then we’d love to sign you to a player's contract! THE POSITION Reporting to the Director, Operations, the Manager, Customer Service & Inside Sales is responsible for driving season ticket member satisfaction, retention, revenue growth, and fan engagement for the Calgary Stampeders. This role leads the Customer Service and Inside Sales team while developing and executing strategies to maximize renewals, generate new revenue through inside sales initiatives, and increase customer lifetime value through season tickets, group sales, premium seating, and upsell opportunities. The Manager will oversee a team of Account Managers focused on delivering exceptional service, retaining season ticket members, identifying sales opportunities, and achieving revenue targets across season tickets, premium products, group experiences, and additional ticket inventory. KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES Leadership & Staff Management * Manage, hire, train, coach, mentor, and supervise Account Managers. * Develop a high-performance culture focused on customer service, retention, sales growth, and fan engagement. * Establish individual and team sales and retention goals, providing ongoing coaching and performance management. * Plan and lead departmental staff meetings and training sessions. * Determine and communicate Account Manager and part-time staffing schedules. * Recruit, hire, train, and supervise part-time staff and volunteers. Retention & Customer Experience * Achieve and exceed renewal targets as established by management. * Lead season ticket retention initiatives through proactive communication, relationship management, and member engagement programs. * Develop and execute customer service strategies that increase satisfaction, loyalty, and long-term account value. * Establish and review operational policies and procedures for the customer service department. * Act as the primary escalation point for customer inquiries and service-related issues. * Lead guest relations initiatives and ensure exceptional service standards are maintained. Inside Sales & Revenue Growth * Develop and execute inside sales strategies to generate revenue from existing accounts and new prospects. * Identify and capitalize on opportunities to convert season ticket members into premium seating, suites, hospitality, and group sales customers. * Lead upsell campaigns focused on premium experiences, add-on products, event hospitality, and ticket package enhancements. * Work closely with Account Managers to maximize account revenue through cross-selling and relationship-based sales initiatives. * Monitor sales performance, establish pipelines, and implement strategies to achieve revenue targets. Membership Engagement & Loyalty Programs * Plan and execute annual season ticket member gift programs, contests, member trips, and appreciation initiatives. * Create programs and touchpoint plans that strengthen member loyalty and increase retention rates. Business Operations & Administration * Assist in developing and managing the department operating budget, including capital expenditures. * Work with Payroll to ensure timely and accurate processing of part-time staff compensation. * Implement and execute data capture, customer feedback, survey, and lead generation programs to support business objectives. * Actively participate in safety programs and follow all organizational policies and procedures. * Perform other related duties as assigned. THE INDIVIDUAL The ideal individual will have the following background: * Minimum 8-10 years of customer service and sales experience; * Minimum 3-5 years of leadership experience; * The ability to multi-task and perform under pressure while meeting deadlines is crucial; * Ability to work independently or as part of a team with exceptional communication skills (both written and verbal); * Intermediate to advanced skills using all Microsoft platforms is considered a strong asset. This position will remain open until 3:00pm Monday, August 31st, 2026. CSEC is an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate based on age, ethnicity, gender, nationality, religious belief, or sexual orientation.

What you’ll do

The Manager, Customer Service & Inside Sales is responsible for driving season ticket member satisfaction, retention, and revenue growth for the Calgary Stampeders. This role leads the team in executing sales strategies, managing staff performance, and delivering exceptional fan experiences.

Requirements

The ideal candidate must have 8-10 years of experience in customer service and sales, with at least 3-5 years in a leadership capacity. Strong communication skills, the ability to work under pressure, and intermediate to advanced proficiency in Microsoft platforms are required.

Listed skills

• Customer service · Preferred
• Leadership · Preferred
• Data analysis · Preferred
• Communication · Preferred
• Microsoft Office · Preferred

Other relevant skills

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• Leadership
• Staff Management
• Customer Service
• Inside Sales
• Retention Strategies
• Revenue Growth
• Performance Management
• Coaching
• Relationship Management
• Strategic Planning
• Budgeting
• Data Analysis
• Communication
• Microsoft Office
• Fan Engagement
• Guest Relations
• Pipelines
• Cross-Selling
• Business Operations
• Sales Prospecting
• Business Objectives
• Ability To Meet Deadlines
• Service Standards
• Management
• Capital Expenditure
• Loyalty Programs
• Sales
• Innovation
• Lead Generation
• Multitasking
• Operating Budget
• Operations
• Retention Rate
• Upselling
• Data Capture
• Customer Inquiries

Job areas

• Sports & Recreation
• Management & Leadership
• Sales
• Customer Service & Support
• Inside Sales and Customer Service Manager
• Inside Sales Manager
• Sales and Marketing Managers
• First-Line Supervisors of Non-Retail Sales Workers