Senior Trader, SeatGeek IQ

SeatGeek operates as a technology-driven ticketing platform aiming to simplify and modernize live entertainment. Through its SeatGeek IQ division, the company partners with major sports and…

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Location: United States
Salary: USD 112,000 - 162,000/yr
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Employment type: Full-time
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SeatGeek operates as a technology-driven ticketing platform aiming to simplify and modernize live entertainment. Through its SeatGeek IQ division, the company partners with major sports and entertainment rightsholders to manage collaborative pricing and inventory strategies, functioning as an extension of commercial teams. The organization seeks a Senior Trader to serve as the lead owner for several major partnerships. This professional will manage pricing strategies, oversee inventory positions, and build direct…

Job Description

The organization seeks a Senior Trader to serve as the lead owner for several major partnerships. This professional will manage pricing strategies, oversee inventory positions, and build direct relationships with key client leadership.

This position suits an analytical commercial expert with a strong background in revenue management and ticket pricing who can exercise independent judgment. The role relies on automation and artificial intelligence to minimize administrative tasks, allowing the trader to focus on commercial health, renewal management, and dispute resolution.

Responsibilities involve setting prices throughout the event lifecycle, managing inventory distribution, conducting regular performance reporting, and mentoring junior staff. Candidates must expect to travel approximately twenty percent of the year or more for partner site visits, business reviews, live events, conferences, and team offsites. Duties will frequently require evening and weekend work during the event season.

SeatGeek provides a comprehensive compensation package including base salary, equity eligibility, and discretionary bonuses, alongside extensive wellness, family leave, and insurance benefits.

Responsibilities

Manage pricing strategy, execution, and adjustments for major sports and entertainment partnerships
Oversee the overall commercial health of assigned accounts, handle escalations, and manage renewal processes
Establish and adjust ticket prices across the entire event lifecycle from presale to day-of events
Determine inventory release schedules, holding strategies, and cross-channel distribution methods
Deliver regular performance reports and conduct strategy check-ins with partner leadership
Mentor junior traders and review pricing decisions for high-stakes events
Translate one-off partner research requests regarding market behavior and demand into repeatable team outputs
Identify gaps in service offerings and lead pilots for new internal pricing and intelligence tools
Conduct post-event pricing evaluations to inform future strategies
Travel roughly twenty percent of the year or more for partner visits, live events, conferences, and offsites

Requirements

Five or more years of experience in ticket pricing, revenue management, trading, or a comparable analytical commercial role
At least two years of experience owning client or partner relationships, preferably within sports, live entertainment, or dynamic-pricing industries
Demonstrated expertise as the senior owner of a significant commercial book of business
Experience managing partnerships during periods of commercial strain
Experience mentoring others, reviewing analytical work, and establishing operational standards
Strong proficiency with core pricing metrics including sell-through, price realization, average ticket price, gross ticketing value, and inventory aging
Working familiarity with spreadsheets and business intelligence tooling

Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in business, economics, finance, statistics, sports management, or a related field, or equivalent professional experience
Prior professional experience working on the rightsholder side such as a club, league, venue, or promoter
Prior professional experience with a secondary marketplace
Exposure to commercial deal structuring
Familiarity with data analytics concepts and workflows

Core Skills

Leadership Sales

Benefits

Equity stake in the company
Discretionary annual bonus based on individual and company performance
Flexible work environment with the option to work on-site or one hundred percent remotely
Work-from-home stipend for home office setup
Unlimited paid time off
Up to sixteen weeks of fully paid family leave
401(k) matching program
Student loan matching program
Health, vision, dental, and life insurance
Up to $25,000 toward family building, reproductive health services, and gender-affirming care
$500 per year for wellness expenses
Subscriptions to Headspace, Headspace Care, and One Medical
Quarterly stipend of $360 for live event tickets
Annual subscription to Spotify, Apple Music, or Amazon Music

Frequently Asked Questions

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What is the salary range for the Senior Trader position?

The base salary range for this role is USD 112,000 to 162,000 per year. Additional compensation includes equity eligibility and a discretionary annual bonus.

Can this position be performed remotely?

Yes, SeatGeek offers a flexible work environment that permits employees to work fully remote or as many days in the office as desired.

Does this role require travel?

Yes, the job requires travel for approximately twenty percent of the year or more. This includes partner site visits, live events with partner teams involving evenings and weekends, industry conferences, and team offsites.

What level of experience is required?

Candidates must have at least five years of experience in ticket pricing, revenue management, trading, or a comparable analytical role, including a minimum of two years owning client or partner relationships.