Jeff Stocker

Supporter
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City Council at City of North Canton

Cleveland, Ohio, United States

Overview

Jeff Stocker is the Assistant Director of Ticket Sales for the Cleveland Guardians, where he has worked since 2002. He specializes in leading diverse sales teams, mentoring staff, and managing sales strategy to maximize revenue. He is a Political Science graduate from Kent State University. People who have worked with him describe him as knowledgeable, personable, and effective.

Outside of his career in professional sports, Jeff is deeply committed to his community. A long-time resident of North Canton, he has coached youth baseball and basketball for over a decade. This civic passion led to his election as an At-Large Councilmember for the City of North Canton, where he currently serves.

His entry into local politics was prompted by a desire to ensure any potential tax changes were decided by public vote.

Personality Overview

Slow To Decisions

Risk-averse

Thoughtful In Approach

Their motivation stems from the impact that their decisions can have on the organization.
  They usually go by the book, following all rules and procedures. They are good and approachable with everyone, internally and externally.

Topics They Care About

Ticket Sales Strategy
Oversees new season membership sales, including product creation, pricing strategy, and inventory management for the Cleveland Guardians.
Local Governance
Serves as an At-Large Councilmember for the City of North Canton, chairing the Utilities Committee and sitting on the Parks & Recreation Committee.
Youth Sports Development
Spent over a decade coaching and serving on the Board of Directors for North Canton Little League and also coached YMCA basketball for six years.

Media Appearances

Jeff has no verified media appearances

Work History

12-2025
City Council at City of North Canton
12-2025 - 1-2026
City Council Member at City of North Canton
7-2018
Assistant Director, Ticket Sales at Cleveland Guardians
10-2015 - 7-2018
Senior Manager, Ticket Sales at Cleveland Guardians
3-2002 - 9-2015
Account Executive, Season and Group Ticket Sales at Cleveland Guardians

Education

1987 - 1990
Political Science from Kent State University
1985 - 1987
Education details unavailable from Canton McKinley Sr. High School

More Information

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Exp : 30 Location : Cleveland, Ohio, United States Job Level : Mid-senior Designation : City Council at City of North Canton
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Insights For Selling To Jeff

During A Call Or A Meeting

DO's

  • If possible, connect them to existing customers
  • Show willingness to accommodating their needs or requests
  • Use phrases like ‘others say that’, ‘zero risk in’, ‘seen proof of’ etc.

DONT's

  • Don’t keep pushing them for a straight answer, just make your own conclusions
  • Don’t rush them to make quick decisions
  • Don’t use phrases like ‘there might be’, ‘we haven’t yet’, ‘latest technology’ etc.

When Cold Calling

When Writing An Email

While Negotiating & Closing

    The secret to closing fast with Jeff is

  • Low risk, approval of other stakeholders and successful process-based evaluation are most important for them.
  • Will you ever get a clear answer from Jeff

  • They don’t say no very often, and can take you around in circles sometimes.

Insights For Deal Planning

    How fast (or slow) will Jeff move?

  • They do not like to rush, so they could be slow in making decisions.
  • Can Jeff take some risk or not?

  • They are risk-averse and like to make decisions that others support.

You And Jeff

Personality Compatibility


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