Today marked my first day as Community Relations Manager for the Washington Nationals. While it mostly consisted of moving the contents of my desk over and trying to wrap my mind around all of the things we need to get done before Opening Day (34 days people!), I’m very excited.
I started in Inside Sales for the Nationals in December 2009 after working in public relations since graduating. I’d had some experience and success in various sales roles before, but this was a big switch for me. To say sales is challenging is an understatement, and it has a certain stigma when you tell people what you do. But I know that I am better communicator – and professional in general – because of my time in Inside Sales and (since May 2010) Client Service.
People often ask me about getting a job in professional sports. There’s no right or wrong way, I just know what I did, and how it turned out. Taking an entry-level job, especially after building up your career, is a risk. But sometimes you have to go backward/sideways to go forward.
My position in Season Ticket Service is now open for applications. If you think you’re a competitive candidate, I encourage you to apply. I was fortunate to work for and with people I respect, and that’s not always the case.
If you have any questions, you know how to reach me. In the meantime, I’m somewhere beneath a pile of papers, trying to create order from chaos.
