Sales Operator (Box Office)
Royal Shakespeare Company Closing date: Sun, 05 Jul 2026
- Full time
- £25k-£30k
- Apply now
Mon, 22 Jun 2026 "> published -
Job Summary
Job Description
Looking for a role where you can deliver outstanding customer service every day? Enjoy speaking to a wide range of people and helping them find the perfect experience? Confident working in a fast-paced environment where no two days are the same? Motivated by sales and spotting opportunities to upsell and promote exciting events? Keen to be part of a supportive team at the heart of a world-renowned theatre company?
With an exciting season ahead of us and increased activity, we are looking for a Sales Operator (Box Office) to deliver exceptional customer service while maximising ticket sales and promoting RSC productions, memberships, and services across phone, counter, and outbound channels.
This is a full-time, permanent position based in Stratford-upon-Avon, working 37.5 hours per week, 5 days out of any 7 from Sunday to Saturday inclusive. Due to the nature of this work, you will be required to be onsite every day.
The working day is 7.5 hours and could be anytime between 8.30am to 8.30pm with the rota being produced no later than 2 weeks in advance.
Our telephone lines are open midday until 6pm, Monday to Friday and are closed on Saturdays, Sundays and Bank Holidays. The Box Office Counter remains open on Sundays. You will be required to work up to 12 Sundays a year.
Job Requirements
Previous Box Office or sales experience
Strong commitment to delivering excellent customer service
Excellent communication skills with a confident and professional telephone manner
Ability to work independently and use initiative, as well as collaboratively in a team
Good numeracy skills and attention to detail
Experience of ticketing systems (or similar) and Microsoft Office (Outlook, Excel, Teams)
Job Responsibilities
Deliver high-quality customer service via phone, in person, and outbound calls
Process ticket bookings accurately across phone, counter, and postal channels
Promote and sell productions, memberships, and related products
Provide clear, engaging information about events and services
Maintain accurate customer records and handle cash reconciliation processes
Support team activities, ticket dispatch, and general Box Office operations
Job Overview
- Job Title: Sales Operator (Box Office)
- Salary: £25k-£30k
- Hours: Full time
- Artform: Theatre
- Role: Customer Service
- Contract: Permanent
- Closing date: Sun, 05 Jul 2026
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Location:
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Job: Sales Operator (Box Office)
Job: Sales Operator (Box Office)
Organisation: Royal Shakespeare Company
Postcode: CV37 6BB
How to Apply
All applications should be made online using the RSC website. If you need any assistance when applying, please email [email protected]
Closing date 23.59 5 July.
The interviews will be in-person, in mid July.
- Contact name: Rachel Lloyd
- Contact email: [email protected]
About Royal Shakespeare Company
The Royal Shakespeare Company (RSC) is a leading global theatre company that sparks local, national and international conversations that build connections, create opportunities and bring joy.
We passionately believe that great storytelling can change the world, and that theatre offers its own unique form of storytelling: it’s live and shared, and transforms a group of strangers into audiences who, together, experience a story come to life in front of their eyes.
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