Bill Makris

Inspirer
DISC Type : di

Sales Advisor at South Motors Group

Pompano Beach, Florida, United States

Overview

A dynamic executive with over 20 years of proven experience leading sales operations for professional sports franchises, including NHL and MLB teams. As Vice President, he excels at driving ticket revenue and developing high-performing sales teams. He holds both a Masters and a Bachelors degree from the University of Connecticut.

He is a respected leader in the sports ticketing industry, having served on the NHL Ticket Sales Advisory Committee. His career has taken him to diverse markets, including Arizona, Edmonton, and Miami, giving him a broad perspective on different fan bases and sports cultures. He is also the proud father of a son, Alexander.

Unique fact: He was selected to build the first-ever Inside Sales teams for two separate major league organizations, the Miami Marlins and the Oilers Entertainment Group.

Personality Overview

Generous

Achievment Oriented

Fast Adopter

They measure a product on its merit but can be influenced by strong testimonials.  They don’t mind taking a stand if they believe in something. They usually prefer to drive the conversation.

Topics They Care About

Sports Revenue Growth
Expert in maximizing team revenue through strategic season, group, and partial ticket sales campaigns for professional sports organizations.
Sales Team Development
Passionate about recruiting, training, and developing sales talent, with a track record of building successful inside sales teams from the ground up.
Fan Engagement
[Predicted] His career focus on ticket sales and service across multiple cities suggests a deep interest in strategies that build strong relationships with fans and season ticket holders.

Media Appearances

Bill has no verified media appearances

Work History

10-2020 - 12-2023
Sales Advisor at South Motors Group
1-2014 - 8-2020
Vice President Ticket Sales & Service at Arizona Coyotes
10-2009 - 1-2014
Senior Director of Ticket Sales & Service at Oilers Entertainment Group
12-2006 - 10-2009
Director of Ticket Sales at Miami Marlins
2-2005 - 12-2006
Senior Director of Ticket Sales & Service at Columbus Blue Jackets

Education

Master of Arts from University of Connecticut
Bachelor of General Studies from University of Connecticut

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Exp : 30 Location : Pompano Beach, Florida, United States Job Level : N/A Designation : Sales Advisor at South Motors Group
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Insights For Selling To Bill

During A Call Or A Meeting

DO's

  • Acknowledge their status and position during the conversation
  • Refer to testimonials from well known people to highlight the value of your product
  • Get them to a point where they are ready to bat for your product internally

DONT's

  • Don't be unorganized, be prepared for the pitch
  • Don’t be too verbose or overly friendly; a little bit, however, is fine
  • Avoid focusing only on the product or its ROI, keep building trust subtly

When Cold Calling

When Writing An Email

While Negotiating & Closing

    The secret to closing fast with Bill is

  • Product value plays a big role, followed by relationship and a sense of achievement.
  • Will you ever get a clear answer from Bill

  • If they do not firmly believe in you, they will refuse without hesitation.

Insights For Deal Planning

    How fast (or slow) will Bill move?

  • They can take fast decisions if they develop conviction in the product and find you trustworthy.
  • Can Bill take some risk or not?

  • They have the capability of taking risky decisions if necessary.

You And Bill

Personality Compatibility


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