Resale Event Management Specialist

Job Summary:

Job Description - Resale Management Specialist

Location: Remote - Chicago, Illinois residents only

Division: Ticketmaster NA

Line Manager: Manager - Ticketing Marketplace Operations

Position Type: Full time, Permanent

Schedule: M-F 8:30-5pm CST, with on call weekend rotation every six weeks (this can change due to team size)

THE TEAM

Resale Event Management team is in charge of the platform that makes resale happen! This platform holds a database of events and associated information. The event creation and settings in this platform allows inventory to flow to our points of sale and also our broker tools therefore it is very critical this work happens with utmost care.

THE JOB

A Resale Event Management Specialist provides skills in detailed set up of events with trouble shooting and alert monitoring for changes and updates on multiple online retail sites. This is an exceptional opportunity to gain applied experience in an eCommerce organization. This position is full time and will be work from home based with a Chicago location office space available. We require a flexible work schedule which includes evenings and weekends. On-call work is required within a rotating schedule.

WHAT YOU WILL BE DOING

• Apply appropriate settings in our system to activate resale events, making them visible on our retail sites. 
• Apply links for proper inventory display on multiple resale platforms
• Verify event information for inventory listing
• Monitor/apply data changes as needed to ensure event integrity and accuracy
• Create/adjust artist and venue names as needed
• Track multiple events and settings for reporting purposes
• Troubleshoot and respond to customer needs
• Identify system updates for continued process improvements
• Maintain continuous inventory flow through the TMR systems
• Provide support coverage through on-call and adjusting work hours

WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW (or TECHNICAL SKILLS)

• High School Diploma or equivalent
• Strong organizational skills
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and interpret complex data
• Proven problem-solving skills with attention to detail and follow-up
• Must possess excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Must be self-directed and effective working independently, yet equally comfortable contributing in a team environment
• Must have strong computer skills including MS Office and Outlook
• Knowledge/Interest in live entertainment events is desired with a focus on sporting events
• Flexible schedule, including evenings and weekends is necessary

YOU (BEHAVIOURAL SKILLS)

• Must be comfortable working as a team with cross functional knowledge and support
• Must be confident with decision making

BENEFITS & PERKS

Our motto is ‘Taking Care of Our Own’ through 6 pillars of benefits:

• HEALTH: Medical, Dental and Vision benefits for you and your family, including Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA) and Health Savings Accounts (HSAs)
• YOURSELF: Paid time off policy including holidays, sick time, and day off for your birthday, free concert tickets
• WEALTH: 401(k) program with company match, Stock Program Reimbursement
• FAMILY: New parent programs & support including caregiver leave and infertility support
• CAREER: Tuition reimbursement, student loan repayment internal growth and development programs & trainings
• OTHERS: Volunteer time off, crowdfunding network

LIFE AT TICKETMASTER

We are proud to be a part of Live Nation Entertainment, the world’s largest live entertainment company.

Our vision at Ticketmaster is to connect people around the world to the live events they love. As the world’s largest ticket marketplace and the leading global provider of enterprise tools and services for the live entertainment business, we are uniquely positioned to successfully deliver on that vision. 

We do it all with an intense passion for Live and an inspiring and diverse culture driven by accessible leaders, attentive managers, and enthusiastic teams. If you’re passionate about live entertainment like we are, and you want to work at a company dedicated to helping millions of fans experience it, we want to hear from you.

Our work is guided by our values:

Reliability - We understand that fans and clients rely on us to power their live event experiences, and we rely on each other to make it happen.

Teamwork - We believe individual achievement pales in comparison to the level of success that can be achieved by a team

Integrity - We are committed to the highest moral and ethical standards on behalf of the countless partners and stakeholders we represent

Belonging - We are committed to building a culture in which all people can be their authentic selves, have an equal voice and opportunities to thrive

EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY

We are passionate and committed to our people and go beyond the rhetoric of diversity and inclusion.  You will be working in an inclusive environment and be encouraged to bring your whole self to work.  We will do all that we can to help you successfully balance your work and homelife.  As a growing business we will encourage you to develop your professional and personal aspirations, enjoy new experiences, and learn from the talented people you will be working with.  It’s talent that matters to us and we encourage applications from people irrespective of their gender, race, sexual orientation, religion, age, disability status or caring responsibilities.

Ticketmaster strongly supports equal employment opportunity for all applicants regardless of age (40 and over), ancestry, color, religious creed (including religious dress and grooming practices), family and medical care leave or the denial of family and medical care leave, mental or physical disability (including HIV and AIDS), marital status, domestic partner status, medical condition (including cancer and genetic characteristics), genetic information, military and veteran status, political affiliation, national origin (including language use restrictions), citizenship, race, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding and medical conditions related to pregnancy, childbirth or breastfeeding), gender, gender identity, and gender expression, sexual orientation, or any other basis protected by applicable federal, state or local law, rule, ordinance or regulation. 

We will consider qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the requirements of the Los Angeles Fair Chance Ordinance, San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance and the California Fair Chance Act and consistent with other similar and / or applicable laws in other areas.

We also afford equal employment opportunities to qualified individuals with a disability. For this reason, Ticketmaster will make reasonable accommodations for the known physical or mental limitations of an otherwise qualified individual with a disability who is an applicant consistent with its legal obligations to do so, including reasonable accommodations related to pregnancy in accordance with applicable local, state and / or federal law. As part of its commitment to make reasonable accommodations, Ticketmaster also wishes to participate in a timely, good faith, interactive process with a disabled applicant to determine effective reasonable accommodations, if any, which can be made in response to a request for accommodations. Applicants are invited to identify reasonable accommodations that can be made to assist them to perform the essential functions of the position they seek. Any applicant who requires an accommodation in order to perform the essential functions of the job should contact a Human Resources Representative to request the opportunity to participate in a timely interactive process.  Ticketmaster will also provide reasonable religious accommodations on a case-by-case basis.

HIRING PRACTICES
The preceding job description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees within this classification. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications required of employees assigned to this job.

Ticketmaster recruitment policies are designed to place the most highly qualified persons available in a timely and efficient manner. Ticketmaster may pursue all avenues available, including promotion from within, employee referrals, outside advertising, employment agencies, internet recruiting, job fairs, college recruiting and search firms.

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The expected compensation for this position is:

** Pay is based on a number of factors including market location, qualifications, skills, and experience.

Live Nation Entertainment will never request payment or equipment purchases as part of the hiring process. Recruiters will only contact candidates from official Live Nation or affiliated brand email domains.