Sales Manager – Luxury Event Venue
Job Type: Full-Time
Schedule: Evenings, weekends, and holidays as needed
Compensation: Competitive base + uncapped commission
About the Opportunity
We are seeking a high-performing Sales Manager to join a premier, privately owned luxury event venue featuring a unique blend of historic character, refined indoor spaces, and expansive outdoor settings.
This sought-after property hosts high-end weddings, corporate events, and private celebrations, and is known for delivering exceptional client experiences with a strong reputation for quality, service, and attention to detail.
This is an opportunity for a driven, relationship-focused sales professional to represent a distinctive venue and play a key role in its continued growth and success.
What You’ll Do
- Lead the full sales cycle from initial inquiry through event completion.
- Conduct engaging venue tours and convert qualified leads into booked events.
- Build and maintain strong relationships with clients, planners, vendors, and corporate partners.
- Develop customized proposals, contracts, and upsell opportunities.
- Manage and grow an active sales pipeline.
- Utilize event management and CRM software to track leads, proposals, bookings, and client communications.
- Create professional presentations, marketing materials, and event collateral as needed.
- Participate in networking events, industry associations, and business development activities.
- Collaborate with internal teams and external partners to ensure seamless event execution.
- Contribute ideas to enhance visibility, sales strategy, client experience, and overall venue performance.
What We’re Looking For
- 3+ years of experience in event sales, hospitality sales, venue sales, or a related field.
- Proven ability to close on-premise events, weddings, corporate events, or luxury event business.
- Strong communication, negotiation, presentation, and relationship-building skills.
- Highly organized with excellent follow-up, time management, and attention to detail.
- Self-motivated, goal-oriented, and results-driven.
- Professional presence and ability to represent a premium brand.
- Ability to work evenings, weekends, and holidays as needed.
- Reliable transportation.
Technical Skills
The ideal candidate will demonstrate a high level of proficiency with:
- Caterease or similar event management software
- Cvent or comparable venue sourcing and event management platforms
- Canva for creating presentations, proposals, marketing materials, and social media content
- Google Workspace, including Gmail, Calendar, Docs, Sheets, Drive, Forms, and Meet
- CRM platforms and lead management systems
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience working with luxury clientele or premium event venues.
- Established relationships within the wedding, corporate event, hospitality, or tourism industries.
- Degree in Hospitality, Marketing, Business, Communications, or a related field.
- Experience with event planning, catering operations, or venue management.
What You’ll Love
- Competitive base salary plus uncapped commission potential.
- Opportunity to represent a high-demand, distinctive venue.
- Fast-paced, client-focused, and relationship-driven environment.
- Supportive leadership and collaborative team culture.
- Generous paid time off and paid holidays.
- Opportunities for professional growth and advancement.
- Exposure to high-profile events and industry networking opportunities.
Apply Today
If you're a motivated sales professional who thrives in a high-touch, service-driven environment and enjoys creating memorable client experiences, we'd love to hear from you.
Submit your resume and a brief introduction outlining your event sales experience and why you're interested in this opportunity.
Pay: $75,000.00 - $100,000.00 per year
Benefits:
Work Location: In person
