A great experience starts with you! San Diego Gulls aims to provide a great experience for employees and guests alike! Join the team and become part of an industry-leading sports and entertainment organization. Once you've had a chance to explore our current open positions, apply to the ones you feel suit you best and keep track of both your progress in the selection process, and new postings that might interest you! Thanks for your interest in working on our team! Job Title: Manager, Ticket Operations (SDG) Pay Details: The annual base salary range for this position in California is $73,000 to $80,000 per year. The starting pay for the successful candidate depends on various job-related factors, including but not limited to the candidate’s geographic location, job-related knowledge, skills, experience, education/training, internal value, peer equity, external market demands, and organizational considerations. The Manager, Ticket Operations reports directly to the Senior Director, Ticket Sales and Operations and is responsible for overseeing all aspects of ticketing for the San Diego Gulls, ensuring efficient sales, distribution, and customer service processes. This role manages day-to-day ticket operations, including season tickets, group sales, single-game sales, and premium seating, while maintaining accurate records and reporting through ticketing systems. The manager works closely with sales, marketing, and finance departments to develop strategies that maximize revenue and attendance. They coordinate with the Pechanga Arena box office operations staff during games and events and ensure a seamless experience for fans from purchase through entry. Additionally, the role involves analyzing sales data, managing inventory, implementing pricing strategies, and maintaining compliance with league policies and regulations. Responsibilities Oversee all ticketing operations for San Diego Gulls Hockey Club, including season tickets, premium seating, suites, group sales, and single-game inventory across a full regular season and pre/postseason Serve as the primary administrator of the club’s ticketing platform AXS Back Office, managing complex event builds, dynamic pricing structures, manifest management, and system integrations Coordinate with Pechanga Arena’s full-time and part-time ticket operations staff, including game day personnel, with a focus on operational excellence and elite fan experience standards Direct all box office and access control operations for home games at Pechanga Arena, ensuring seamless ingress/egress for 5,000–12,000+ fans per game Partner closely with Ticket Sales & Service leadership to support revenue-driving initiatives, including renewals, upgrades, and client experiences Collaborate with Marketing, Finance, and Business Intelligence teams to implement data-driven pricing strategies, demand modeling, and targeted ticket offers Manage league-mandated reporting, ticket audits, and compliance requirements in coordination with AHL office Oversee ticket inventory distribution across primary and secondary markets, including resale platforms, while protecting brand integrity and pricing strategy Execute ticketing operations for high-profile events, including playoffs, professional women’s hockey games, outdoor games, and league events such as the AHL All-Star Game (if applicable) Coordinate premium hospitality ticketing, including suites, club seating, and VIP access, ensuring white-glove service standards Work cross-functionally with Arena Operations and Security to optimize entry processes with mobile ticketing technology Ensure financial accuracy through daily reconciliation, settlement reporting, and collaboration with Finance on forecasting and budgeting Maintain strong relationships with third-party vendors, ticketing partners, and internal stakeholders to continuously improve systems and processes Lead innovation in ticketing technology, including mobile wallet adoption, contactless entry, and fan-facing digital enhancements Provide executive-level reporting and insights on attendance, yield, pricing performance, and revenue optimization opportunities Perform other tasks, projects, and responsibilities as assigned Qualifications Bachelor’s degree in Sports Management, Business Administration, Finance or related field 3-5+ years of progressive experience in ticket operations, preferably within a professional sports or large-scale live entertainment Demonstrated experience working with enterprise ticketing systems such as AXS (Back Office), Ticketmaster, TM Host or similar platforms Proven track record of managing high – volume events and large seating inventories Strong understanding of ticket sales lifecycle, including season tickets, renewals, group sales and premium ticketing Knowledge of secondary ticket marketplaces and resale strategy management Strong knowledge of computer programs Must be proficient in Excel and database applications, as well as Word and Outlook Effective interpersonal and communication skills for cross-department collaboration and vendor management Strong time management and organizational skills Proven ability to lead and develop cross‑functional teams to meet operational and strategic goals Able to handle sensitive financial data, VIP client information, and internal reporting with professionalism Able to interpret sales data, identify trends, and support dynamic pricing and revenue optimization strategies Able to relate professionally to all levels of staff, management, clientele, and suppliers Able to work non-traditional hours, in non-traditional settings including nights, weekends and holidays Able to deliver excellent customer service in a fast-paced environment Knowledge, Skills and Experience Education - Bachelor's Degree Experience Required - 3-5 Year This position is on-site. The San Diego Gulls took the ice on October 10, 2015 opening their inaugural American Hockey League (AHL) season in San Diego, California. Professional hockey in San Diego has a rich history, dating to the San Diego Skyhawks of the Pacific Coast Hockey League in 1944. The Gulls' home arena is Pechanga Arena. The Gulls are the primary affiliate of the Anaheim Ducks (National Hockey League). For information about your personal information Company collects and how the Company uses, stores, shares, and otherwise manages your information, click here: https://www.ocvibe.com/privacy-policy/

Manager, Ticket Operations (SDG).

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