MLB on Deck Sales Program

The Next Generation of Baseball Sales Professionals

The MLB on Deck Diversity in Sales program is designed to provide participants a jumpstart in their sales careers through a series of training sessions and consideration for entry level sales opportunities across Major League Baseball (MLB) and Minor League Baseball (MiLB) entities. With a focus on engaging with underrepresented participants, MLB aims to grow the diversity and visibility of these groups within the industry, by placing individuals who successfully complete this program directly into hiring pipelines with clubs.

Participants will take part in an eight week-long program aimed at providing the basic tools, knowledge, and understanding of the ticket sales world, giving them a distinct advantage in the interview process for entry level sales positions. Participants will attend weekly virtual training sessions led by members of the MLB Ticketing Department in addition to sales executives from across MLB. By the conclusion of the program, participants will be placed in the pipeline for all MLB and MiLB clubs to access and engage with when looking to fill new entry level sales positions.

REQUIREMENTS:

• Currently enrolled as a student at a four-year college or university, community college, trade school, or a recent graduate of any entity
• A desire to work in sports beyond the field with a focus on sales
• Exceptional interpersonal ability, including being prepared to nurture relationships and manage communications remotely with a wide range of individuals
• Intrinsically motivated, reliable, and outstanding work ethic
• Strong written and oral communications skills, including the Microsoft Office suite
• Ability to attend weekly virtual sessions via Zoom

This series of training is unpaid and is free for selected participants. All participants that successfully go through the program will receive a certificate of completion and will be placed in the pipeline for future sales opportunities with MLB and MiLB clubs. Submit your application below to be considered for the MLB on Deck Sales Training Program. Be a part of The Next Generation of Baseball Sales Professionals.