Summary
"I want to be in Marketing, PR or Community Relations"...that is the phrase heard countless times from candidates looking to land a job with a professional sports team. The problem is those positions are where the fewest opportunities exist. Professional Ticket sales for professional sports teams and colleges represent the best opportunity to break into sports. Ticket sales provide an exciting career start with unlimited potential. Through this book, you will learn everything you need to know about acquiring the job and succeeding in ticket sales. Dispel the myths about sales, learn the facts, get the job and Break Into Sports.
About the Author
Mark Washo is currently the President and General Manager of the Washington Freedom, members of the newly formed Women's Professional Soccer League (WPS). As team President and General Manager, Mark directly manages all aspects of team business, plus oversees all technical aspects of the team. Mark is also currently a sports management instructor with Sports Management Worldwide www.smww.com and hosts weekly Sports Marketing chats on Sunday or Monday nights. All students and working professionals interested in a future career in sports are strongly encouraged to consider taking the Sports Management Course at SMWW.com. The course is practical and "hands on", and Break Into Sports Through Ticket sales is required reading in the course