Iowa Chops hiring staff despite local layoffs and economy

DES MOINES, IA - (December 10, 2008) - In light of the recent and local layoffs due to the poor economy, Iowa Chops President Steve Nitzel announced today that the Iowa Chops Hockey team is hiring personnel for four corporate sales positions. "Losing your job is always tough, especially now around the holidays, so we feel the timing of our announcement has everything to do with putting someone back on their feet and working again," said Nitzel. "Working in sports is a unique and exciting way to make a living, and is a great way to meet new people and network within our community."

The Iowa Chops will be holding a one-day seminar at the Wells Fargo Arena on Tuesday, December 16th from Noon-2pm for those interested, and the top four candidates from that seminar will be selected and hired by the Iowa Chops to become a corporate sales manager with the team. The corporate sales manager position with the team includes, but is not limited to: Corporate sponsorship sales, ticket sales, group sales, game day operations, community events and customer service. The position is a full-time position that is based off an aggressive sales commission structure, with potential future benefits based upon performance. If you are interested in attending the seminar, please email cover letter and resume to Iowa Chops President Steve Nitzel at snitzel@iowachops.com. No phone calls please.
The Iowa Chops are Iowa's newest professional hockey team and the American Hockey League affiliate (AAA level) of the National Hockey League's Anaheim Ducks. All home games are played out of the Wells Fargo Arena in downtown Des Moines, Iowa. The season runs from October through April, with the Calder Cup playoffs extending into May and June. The team plays 80 regular season games (40 home, 40 road).

The Iowa Chops return home from their longest road

trip of the season on Friday, December 12th against the Chicago Wolves at 7:05pm at the Wells Fargo Arena. Tickets start as low as $10 per game. To purchase tickets for this season, call 515-564-8700 or visit the web site at www.iowachops.com for more information.