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Account Executive, Premium Sales

Golden State Warriors logoGolden State Warriors$21.84/hrSan Francisco, CAListed 2w ago

At $45,427.20/yr, this role pays less than the middle Account Executive opening on the board today ($125k/yr); the usual band for that kind of seat is $82.1k–$315k/yr.

The posting

About the Position

The Account Executive, Premium Sales will sell sideline, courtside, and VIP floor memberships and game night suites at Chase Center. In this role, you will generate revenue through cold calls, prospecting and cultivating relationships with VIP clients and C-level executives. This position reports directly to the Director, Ticket Sales.

This is an excellent opportunity to share your expertise while learning more about this growing sports and entertainment organization that values your initiative and dedication!

This is a full-time position based onsite in San Francisco, CA.

Key Responsibilities

  • Actively sell and service club-level ticket packages, game night suites and other premium seating options
  • Strategically prospect C-level executives, business owners, and high net-worth individuals in the San Francisco Bay Area via networking, research and relationship building
  • Achieve monthly, quarterly, and annual sales goals including revenue objectives and productivity metrics (e.g. call volume and face-to-face meeting targets)
  • Develop an individual business plan focused on face-to-face appointments and arena tours to sell ticket packages year round
  • Schedule, coordinate, and conduct offsite client meetings to sell suites, club seats, and other premium seating
  • Maintain a detailed sales pipeline for the purpose of accurately forecasing sales
  • Keep detailed records of all premium accounts through Archtics ticketing system and Salesforce CRM
  • Use all Warriors home games to build rapport with existing clients and generate new leads
  • Follow all sales processes and standards outlined by Director, Ticket Sales
  • Other duties as assigned

Required Experience and Skills

  • Bachelor’s degree or equivalent work experience
  • Minimum 3 years in B2B relationship sales, preferably within sports and entertainment, focusing on high-end and corporate clients
  • Experience selling and negotiating with large corporate accounts
  • High proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook) as well as the ability to learn and master new software programs including Salesforce, Archtics and SuitePro
  • Excellent written and verbal communication, customer service and resolution skills
  • Self starter, proven track record of exceeding sales targets
  • Ability to build positive working relationships with clients and peers at all levels within an organization and throughout the community
  • Flexibility with changing priorities; ability to organize and prioritize workload
  • Available to work nights, weekends and holidays

Compensation

  • $21.84 Per Hour + Bonus + Commission (OTE: $110,000)
  • Comprehensive Medical, Dental and Vision benefits for employees and dependents
  • Employer 401K match
  • Vacation, Summer Half-Day Fridays and a generous paid time off plan for pregnancy and parental leaves
  • Warriors home tickets, team store discount and more!

Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.

Golden State is an equal opportunity employer.

We will ensure that qualified applicants with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment.

Want to learn more about who we are and what we value? Visit www.warriors.com/employment

Please refer to our California Privacy Notice for more information about how we process your personal information, and your data protection rights.

Taken from Golden State Warriors's own posting, last seen live on 2 Nov 2026.

The application

Your details and CV, then 7 questions.

Have readyCVCover letter (optional)LinkedIn (optional)
  1. 1.
    Are you over 18 years of age?Yes or no
  2. 2.
    Are you currently authorized to work for all employers in the United States?Yes or no
  3. 3.
    Will you require visa sponsorship in the future?Yes or no
  4. 4.
    Street Address (Please include Apartment/Unit # if applicable)Short answer
  5. 5.
    Are you interested in similar opportunities with the Santa Cruz Warriors, our G League affiliate in Santa Cruz, CA?Yes or no
  6. 6.
    Are you a current/former employee of Golden State?Yes or no
  7. 7.
    If you answered yes to the question above, please provide the Golden State Warriors employee's first and last name.Short answer

From Golden State Warriors's apply page, checked 1 Nov 2026.

About Golden State Warriors

The organization behind the NBA's Warriors, the WNBA's Golden State Valkyries and the G League Santa Cruz Warriors, selling season tickets, premium seats, Chase Center suites and sponsorships to fans, Bay Area companies and national brands.

Pay schedule: A base salary (hourly for the premium account executive) plus commission and bonus, with medical, dental and vision for employees and dependents, a matched 401(k), summer half-day Fridays, paid pregnancy and parental leave, and home game tickets.

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