Full-Time

Inside Sales Representative

Posted on 5/12/2026

Ilitch Companies

Ilitch Companies

51-200 employees

Diversified family of food, sports, entertainment.

No salary listed

Detroit, MI, USA

In Person

Category
Sales & Account Management (1)
Required Skills
Sales
Cold Calling
Word/Pages/Docs
Customer Service
Excel/Numbers/Sheets
PowerPoint/Keynote/Slides
Requirements
  • Minimum of a bachelor’s degree from a four-year college or university.
  • One year of related experience preferred, but not necessary.
  • Knowledge and previous use of ticketing sources, but not necessary.
  • Any equivalent combination of experience and training which provides the knowledge and abilities necessary to perform the work.
  • Possess the highest integrity and ethical standards.
  • Assertive, competitive, passionate, goal orientated and a strong work ethic.
  • Have a friendly, professional and confident telephone manner.
  • Excellent time management and organizational skills - must be able to manage schedule to achieve daily and weekly goals for calls, appointments and sales.
  • Effective oral and written communication skills.
  • Ability to work long or unpredictable hours on weekdays, weekends, and holidays as needed.
  • Must possess knowledge of all Microsoft applications such as Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
Responsibilities
  • Meet or exceed both individual and team sales goals.
  • Actively research and prospect new sales leads to sell for all sports and entertainment and partial plan ticket packages (additional goals for group and premium seating sales will be established).
  • Meet or exceed a minimum of 75 outgoing cold calls per day in an effort to generate new business.
  • Set a minimum of 10 face-to-face appointments per week in an effort to generate new business.
  • Handle all incoming calls from sales prospects.
  • Process ticket orders in a timely and efficient manner.
  • Provide excellent customer service to generate new clients and sales revenue, as well as repeat business and referrals.
  • Network and implement sales promotion programs during all sports and entertainment events, as well as various other activities.
  • Maintain and submit accurate daily, weekly and month reports on sales activity.
  • Ensure timely collection of payments, monitor ticket fulfillment and maintain detailed records on purchase history.
  • Contribute positively to the sales team atmosphere by developing mutually beneficial working relations with all sales team members.
Desired Qualifications
  • Experience working in the sports and entertainment industry.
  • Knowledge and previous use of ticketing sources preferred, but not necessary.
  • Knowledge of sports and entertainment industry.

Ilitch Companies owns and operates a group of brands across food, sports, entertainment, real estate development, and hospitality. Its portfolio includes Little Caesars, Champion Foods, Blue Line Distribution, the Detroit Red Wings, Detroit Tigers, Olympia Entertainment, and 313 Presents, plus properties like MotorCity Casino Hotel and Ocean Casino Resort. The group generates products and experiences by manufacturing and distributing food, owning teams and venues, and developing real estate, events, and resort properties. Its goal is to grow its ecosystem by expanding existing brands, launching new projects, and coordinating cross-brand experiences to reach broad audiences.

Company Size

51-200

Company Stage

N/A

Total Funding

N/A

Headquarters

Detroit, Michigan

Founded

1999

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What believers are saying

  • MLB partnership ensures year-round Tigers and Red Wings broadcast access.
  • Retains cable providers and launches direct-to-consumer streaming app.
  • Ken Daniels and Mickey Redmond continue top-rated Red Wings telecasts.

What critics are saying

  • Tigers losing records erode attendance and broadcast revenue now.
  • Red Wings playoff drought since 2016 suppresses ticket sales immediately.
  • Family succession fragments control, triggering Tigers sale in 24-36 months.

What makes Ilitch Companies unique

  • Ilitch Holdings owns Detroit Tigers, Red Wings, and Little Caesars Pizza.
  • Partners with MLB for Tigers broadcasts and Red Wings support starting 2026.
  • Operates Olympia Entertainment and 313 Presents for Michigan live events.

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Awful Announcing
Feb 10th, 2026
Detroit Tigers, Red Wings partner with MLB for local broadcasts

Detroit Tigers, Red Wings partner with MLB for local broadcasts. MLB will provide "broadcast support" to the NHL's Red Wings. Credit: Jasen Vinlove-USA TODAY Sports The Detroit Tigers and Detroit Red Wings are teaming up with MLB for their local broadcasts beginning this spring. On Monday, the Tigers announced that Ilitch Sports + Entertainment, the company controlled by the Ilitch family that owns and operates the Tigers and Red Wings, will partner with MLB to produce and distribute local broadcasts for the team this upcoming season. The move comes after the Tigers were one of nine MLB clubs to exit its local broadcast deal with Main Street Sports Group, owner of the FanDuel Sports Networks, as the company faces imminent shutdown and liquidation. However, in a unique twist, the Ilitch family and the Tigers are bringing the NHL's Red Wings along for the ride. The Red Wings currently air on FanDuel Sports Network Detroit, and the team intends to finish out the current season with Main Street assuming the company remains operational through April. But for the 2026-27 season, the Red Wings will join the Tigers under MLB's media platform. MLB will produce and distribute Tigers games and provide "broadcast support" for the Red Wings. It's unclear exactly how distribution deals for the Red Wings will be negotiated, though the intention is to keep both teams on the same cable and satellite providers that currently carry FanDuel Sports Network Detroit. "Given recent uncertainty throughout the regional sports broadcasting industry, we recognize the importance of providing fans with a consistent, year-round outlet to watch Tigers baseball and Red Wings hockey," Ryan Gustafson, President and CEO of Ilitch Sports + Entertainment said in a statement. "We have two of the top-rated broadcasts in our respective sports and remain focused on listening to fans about what matters most to them. What we've heard includes making sure our games are available throughout the market, providing a reliable streaming product, and producing a broadcast that's informative and entertaining in all the right ways." With the announcement, the Tigers become the seventh former Main Street team to join MLB's production arm for the 2026 season. Only the Atlanta Braves and Los Angeles Angels have not yet made a decision, though reports indicate that both teams are looking to launch their own networks instead of linking up with the league.