"If you are looking to join an organization that is on the cutting edge of the sports world, look no further than the Atlanta Hawks
With a state-of-the-art practice facility, a newly renovated arena, and a G League team in College Park, there are no other teams in all of professional sports with our pedigree of projects.
This is an exciting time in Atlanta Hawks history, and there is no better time to join our family.
We are looking for those individuals who will help us improve on the strong tradition of the Atlanta Hawks Sales Development Program and the Atlanta Hawks Basketball Club."
Steve Koonin
Chief Executive Officer
Atlanta Hawks & State Farm Arena
Join the Team
We believe people deserve to be in a role that they enjoy, work with people they like and have leaders that invest in their growth and development. The Sales Development Program is made up of Membership Associates whose primary responsibility is reaching out to both businesses and individuals in Atlanta area to find the product that will fit them best. Your day to day will consists of making outbound phone calls and completing face to face appointments to figure out how we can help them. Apply below and expect a transparent, hands-on interview process if we think you are a fit for the program.
Apply Now
Please reach out to
salesdevelopmentprogram@hawks.com for any
questions.
Meet the Team
Hiring Managers
Alex Myrick
Sr. Manager, Ticket Sales
(404) 878-3223
Stuart Spiers
Manager, Ticket Sales
(404) 878-3936
Sales Leadership
Kyle Brunson
SVP, Ticket Sales & Service
Angela Spence
VP, Group Sales
Jon Adler
VP, Ticket Sales
Ben Brown
VP, Premium & Suite Sales
Will Stephens
VP, Premium & Suite Services
Brad Hamacher
VP, Membership Services
Rachael Carrillo
Director, New Season Sales
Cory Garneau
Director, Membership Services
Chase Hudson
Director, Group Sales
Arpan Patel
Director, Premium and Suite Services
Matt Carrillo
Director, Premium & Ticket Sales
Katie Parkins
Director, Sales - College Park Skyhawks
Erika Shaw
Sr. Manager, Premium Activation
Brian Graham
Sr. Director, Ticket Sales Operations
Andrew Saltzman
EVP & CFO
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Please reach out to
salesdevelopmentprogram@hawks.com for any
questions.
Culture
Our culture is deeply rooted in the belief that coachability, grit, and a positive attitude will take you far. We set aggressive goals and achieve them together through personal accountability, hustle and energy. Our mission is to grow you to become a top sales professional by helping you push past what you thought you were capable of achieving, all while working together to help bring NBA championships to the city of Atlanta. We believe in a work-hard, play-hard mentality, and we love to celebrate success. You’ll thrive in our culture if you enjoy a challenging, fast-paced, fun environment.
At the Atlanta Hawks and State Farm Arena, we are True to Atlanta!
Being True to Atlanta goes beyond a mantra or hashtag, it's about us having our presence throughout our communities and honoring the city of Atlanta culture.
Our team members bring True to Atlanta alive everyday by living our purpose, mission and guiding principles.
We understand our team member experience is equally as important as our fan experience. For that reason, we are True to Atlanta for our fans and communities, and we are True to You for our talented team members.
Our True to You experience is committed to providing our team members the opportunity to bring their talents, passion, and enthusiasm for our sport, business, and community to life everyday.
Welcome You
Being the new kid on the block is never easy. Be prepared to receive our southern hospitality as we ensure you are equipped with all the information and resources needed to have a slam dunk start!
Grow You
No matter your role in the organization your professional development and success are important and we will provide support and training to help your reach your goals.
Involve You
Being a part of a team is a way of life for us. We can't do our jobs without each other. We will give you ways to share your ideas and feedback, we will keep you informed on what's going on in the organization and provide you time and opportunities to give back to our community.
Celebrate You
Thank you. Well done. Preesheeaitcha you! Simple words that mean a lot. Expect to be recognized, rewarded, and celebrated for your efforts for creating memorable experiences for our fans.
TrainingRegardless of prior sales experience, you will be prepared with what it takes to be successful in sales and continuously grow your career. Over the duration of your tenure, our extensive training program will provide you with all the tools to hone your craft. |
PREPARE
GROW
LEARN
SUCCEED
You can expect:
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TWO-WEEK ONBOARDING
This will include extensive training on each possible conversation you may have with a prospective or current customer.
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BIWEEKLY ONE-ON-ONES
Individual sit-downs with members of the Leadership and Development staff to track your progress and chart your growth.
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WEEKLY PROFESSIONAL & SALES DEVELOPMENT TRAINING
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OPTIONAL WEEKLY ROLE-PLAY TRAINING
Learn to listen, respond, counter, engage and think on your feet through scenario-based interactions.
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DAILY SALES FLOOR COACHING
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SENIOR LEVEL REP TRAININGS
and assistance with appointments
GrowthFULL MENU CONSULTANT: At the Hawks, you are given the opportunity to sell everything and anything in theticketing realm. From suites, premium and courtside seats to full season sales and groups, you will have access to a wide variety of products with the goal of you being able to find your niche as a sales professional. |
90%
of senior sales staff comes through the Hawks Sales Development Program
Our Sales Development Program acts a feeder system for all of our senior level departments, making this department our most valued sales team in the company.
The program is designed to enable rapid career advancement because we do not believe that tenure dictates success.
We also put a strong emphasis on our leadership development program for our senior level reps. This allows promoted reps to continue growing their career after the Sales Development program.
By remaining focused on training and building your intangible skills, our hope is that by the end of the program you will have achieved full autonomy, and will be able to operate your own business. Having so many SDP graduates move forward to senior level positions has allowed us to continuously build a strong work culture, which has been recognized nationally as one of the top places to work in all of sports.
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Please reach out to
salesdevelopmentprogram@hawks.com for any
questions.
Career Development
Wherever you're from, wherever you're headed, your career connects through Atlanta.
Our graduates come from everywhere and can go anywhere
- Baltimore, MD
- Atlanta, GA
- Buffalo, NY
- Albuquerque, NM
- Palm Bay, FL
- Chicago, IL
- Sulligent, AL
- Birmingham, Al
- Saginaw, MI
- Kalamazoo, MI
- Detroit, MI
- Columbus, OH
- Pittsburgh, PA
- Knoxville, TN
- East Lansing, MI
- Sioux Falls, SD
- Kansas City, KS
- Cleveland, OH
- Boston, MA
- Boca Raton, FL
- Alpharetta, GA
- Norcross, GA
- Milwaukee, WI
- Marshville, NC
- Chickamauga, GA
- Peachtree City, GA
- Darien, CT
- Chesapeake, VA
- Dallas, TX
- Memphis, TN
- Tampa Bay, FL
- Tuscaloosa, AL
- San Diego, CA
- Houston, TX
- St Louis, MO
- Charlotte, NC
NBA | NFL | MLB | NHL | NCAA | NASCAR
Arizona Cardinals
Atlanta Falcons
Atlanta Hawks
Atlanta United
Baltimore Ravens
Boston Bruins
Boston Celtics
Boston College
Charlotte Hornets
Chicago Blackhawks
Chicago Bulls
Cleveland Cavaliers
College Park Skyhawks
Dallas Stars
Detroit Lions
Detroit Red Wings
Florida State
Gwinnett Stripers
Houston Texans
Jacksonville Jaguars
LA Clippers
Live Nation
Logitix
Lubbock Matadors
Miami Dolphins
Milwaukee Bucks
Minnesota Timberwolves
NASCAR
Orlando Magic
Philadelphia 76ers
Philadelphia Flyers
Phoenix Suns
Portland Trailblazers
San Francisco 49ers
Seattle Kraken
Taymar Sales U.
Tennessee Titans
US Soccer
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salesdevelopmentprogram@hawks.com for any
questions.
Living In AtlantaAs one of the fastest growing cities in the nation for Millennials, Atlanta is home to six million people, 16 Fortune-500 companies, and was ranked the #1 city in the nation for singles. |
Discover | Dine | Play | Explore | Live
With several college campuses within miles, Atlanta is one of the youngest cities in the country and host to a multitude of events year-round. Average temperatures are above 70° for nine months out of the year, making Atlanta a favorite place to relocate for those from all over the country. A combination of classic, small town with southern hospitality, Atlanta still has all the amenities of a modern metropolis.
Welcome to the Neighborhood
Atlanta has many great places to live, and here are some favorites of our team
Midtown
Featuring an amazing restaurant scene and craft breweries, Midtown is one the most popular spots to frequent in Atlanta. Attractions include The Fox Theatre, Woodruff Arts Center, as well as the city's largest park, Piedmont Park. The park also hosts one of the largest music festivals in the country, Music Midtown.
Virginia Highlands
Voted as the 'favorite overall neighborhood' in Atlanta, if you are looking for an escape from the city, this is the perfect spot. Virginia Highlands has become a destination for a mix of restaurants, bars, and shops all in a walkable neighborhood.
Buckhead
One of Atlanta's most prestigious neighborhoods, Buckhead boasts established mansions on beautiful, expansive properties. For upscale shopping, Phipps Plaza and Lenox Square fit the bill. Also, for nightlife, Buckhead has become a popular spot with 50 bars within a 1 mile radius.
Old Fourth Ward
This is the fastest growing area in all of Atlanta, with the Atlanta Beltline bringing a walkable element to this part of the city. You can find the two most popular shopping and eating centers in town in Ponce City Market and Krog Street Market.
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Please reach out to
salesdevelopmentprogram@hawks.com for any
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