Top 31 Event Jobs in Topeka Ks

Event Sales Manager | Full-Time | University of Kansas Social Club
Oak View Group —Lawrence, KS
- $55,000 - $65,000 a year
- Extended hours
- Customer service
- Mid-level
- 3 years
- Health insurance
- Dental insurance
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Guest Services Event Staff | Part-Time | Stormont Vail Events Center
Oak View Group —Topeka, KS
- $13 - $15 an hour
- Part-time
- Ability to stand for extended periods
- Communication skills
- Entry level
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
Gallery and Event Specialist
Washburn University —Topeka, KS
- $15.17 an hour
- Part-time
- Background check
- Microsoft Outlook
- Management
Retail-Party and Event Host
Michaels Stores —Topeka, KS
- Part-time
- Merchandising
- Experience working with children
- Organizational skills
- Health insurance
- Dental insurance
Operations Coordinator | Part -Time | Stormont Vail Events Center
Oak View Group —Topeka, KS
- $13 - $15 an hour
- Part-time
- Heavy lifting
- Basic math
- Forklift
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
Ticket Seller | Part-Time | Stormont Vail Events Center
Oak View Group —Topeka, KS
- $12 an hour
- Part-time
- High school diploma or GED
- Data entry
- Entry level
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
Event Bartender — $14/hr + Tips — KU Football Home Games
EATS2SEATS LLC —Lawrence, KS
- From $14 an hour
- Part-time
- Bar
- 21 years or older
- In-person
- Flexible schedule
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Event Staff/Security for KU Football Stadium and Allen Fieldhouse
CSC Kansas —Lawrence, KS
- From $15 an hour
- Part-time
- 18 years or older
- High school diploma or GED
- University
- Health insurance
- Dental insurance
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Cashier | Part-Time | Stormont Vail Events Center
Oak View Group —Topeka, KS
- $12 - $14 an hour
- Part-time
- Serving
- High school diploma or GED
- Entry level
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
Sales Manager, Private Events | Full-Time | University of Kansas Social Club
Oak View Group —Lawrence, KS
- $50,000 - $60,000 a year
- Extended hours
- Customer service
- Mid-level
- 3 years
- Health insurance
- Dental insurance
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Student Events and Audience Services Assistant
University of Kansas —Lawrence, KS
- Weekends as needed
- Microsoft Excel
- Microsoft Outlook
- Merchandising
Event Security | Part-Time | Stormont Vail Events Center
Oak View Group —Topeka, KS
- $13 - $15 an hour
- Part-time
- English
- Ability to stand for extended periods
- Communication skills
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
INTM REC AIDE - EVENTS CREW
Shawnee County, KS —Shawnee County, KS
- $13 an hour
- Weekends as needed
- Writing skills
- Basic math
- Sanitation
Banquet Server
ELDRIDGE HOTEL PARTNERS LLC —Lawrence, KS
- $13 an hour
- Part-time
- Ability to lift 50 pounds
- Communication skills
- Entry level
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Attendant | Part-Time | Kansas Athletics Performance Dining
Oak View Group —Lawrence, KS
- $15 an hour
- Part-time
- High school diploma or GED
- 1 year
- Communication skills
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
Lead Event Specialist Part Time
Product Connections —Topeka, KS
- $15.50 - $16.50 an hour
- Part-time
- Serving
- Computer literacy
- Mid-level
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Line Cook | Part-Time | Stormont Vail Events Center
Oak View Group —Topeka, KS
- $12 - $14 an hour
- Part-time
- ServSafe
- Food Handler Certification
- Entry level
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
Event Cleaner
Pritchard Industries LLC —Lawrence, KS
- $15 an hour
- Part-time
- Ability to lift 50 pounds
- Reliable transportation
- Entry level
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Theatre & Dance Student Event Staff
University of Kansas —Lawrence, KS
- $11 an hour
- Online Application
- University
- In-person
- Entry level
Banquet Cook
ELDRIDGE HOTEL PARTNERS LLC —Lawrence, KS
- $18 an hour
- Weekends as needed
- Hotel
- High school diploma or GED
- Ability to lift 50 pounds
Quick Apply

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Event Sales Manager | Full-Time | University of Kansas Social Club

Oak View Group -
Lawrence, KS

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Job Details

Full-time
$55,000 - $65,000 a year
2 days ago

Benefits

Health insurance
Dental insurance
401(k)
Paid time off
Vision insurance
401(k) matching

Qualifications

Customer communication

Full Job Description

Oak View Group:

Oak View Group (OVG) is the global leader in premium live entertainment infrastructure and services, with a platform spanning venue development and end-to-end capabilities across venue management, hospitality, and sponsorship sales. Founded in 2015, the company serves a collection of seven world-class owned venues and a client roster of the most iconic arenas, stadiums, convention centers, music festivals, performing arts centers, and cultural institutions, spanning four continents.

Position Summary:

The Event Sales Manager for catering & private events is responsible for booking both corporate and social private event revenue at the University of Kansas Social Club. The Event Sales Manager will solicit new, potential private event business with a high priority on establishing meaningful relationships resulting in multi-year event contracts. This position successfully manages the booking process from sale to service in cooperation with internal venue stakeholders to ensure successful implementation.

This role will pay an annual salary of $55,000 - $65,000 and is commission eligible.

Benefits for Full-Time roles: Health, Dental and Vision Insurance, 401(k) Savings Plan, 401(k) matching, and Paid Time Off (vacation days, sick days, and 11 holidays).

This position will remain open until November 20, 2026

Responsibilities:

Prospect new business via previous contacts, networking, trade publications, resource guides, database companies, and cold calls.
Target the local hospitality industry, i.e., event planners and corporate planners.
Direct corporate-level decision makers to sell private events.
Develop and execute strategic sales plans to generate new corporate and social private event business and achieve established revenue and booking goals.
Prospect new business through networking, referrals, cold calls, email outreach, industry contacts, databases, trade publications, and other targeted sales initiatives.
Identify and cultivate relationships with corporate event planners, meeting planners, wedding and social event professionals, hospitality partners, and other key decision-makers.
Build and maintain a strong pipeline of qualified sales opportunities, consistently following up with prospective clients throughout the sales cycle.
Develop and deliver customized sales presentations, proposals, event packages, and pricing options that align with client objectives and venue capabilities.
Conduct venue tours and client meetings, effectively communicating the facility's amenities, services, event capabilities, and unique selling points.
Manage the complete sales process from initial inquiry and prospecting through negotiation, contracting, and turnover to the event operations team.
Negotiate event details, pricing, packages, and contractual terms while protecting venue revenue and ensuring alignment with established business guidelines.
Establish meaningful, long-term relationships with clients with a focus on repeat business, referrals, and multi-year event contracts.
Partner closely with internal departments, including event operations, catering, food and beverage, culinary, finance, marketing, and guest services, to ensure seamless execution of contracted events.

Qualifications:

Bachelor's degree in business, hospitality, or a related field.
3-5 years' experience in a corporate sales or marketing environment with evidence of solid business acumen and an understanding of how to manage sales opportunities.
Experience working in a convention center, sports and entertainment venue, or hotel in a hospitality sales function is preferred.
High level of integrity with a professional, business-oriented demeanor.
Creativity and ingenuity in developing successful sales strategies and a working knowledge of the industry or community events along with a pulse of industry opportunities.
Proven ability to initiate high-level contacts of prospective customers with strong persuasion and negotiation skills to close a sale.
Evidence of ability to establish and maintain effective business relationships.
Demonstrated effective verbal and written communication skills with the ability to communicate with various levels of business units and venues or prospective customers.
Detail-oriented with exceptional organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple, concurrent projects in a high-paced environment.
Demonstrated ability to analyze, formulate solutions and alternatives, and resolve issues in a timely manner.
Ability to work well in a team environment and effectively across business units.
Proven level of exceptional guest service.
Self-motivated with excellent time management skills and business/sales acumen/CRM skills.
Prior experience with customer relationship management databases.
Irregular and extended hours, including nights, weekends, and holidays.

Strengthened by our Differences. United to Make a Difference:

At OVG, we understand that to continue positively disrupting the sports and live entertainment industry, we need a diverse team to help us do it. We also believe that inclusivity drives innovation, strengthens our people, improves our service, and raises our excellence. Our success is rooted in creating environments that reflect and celebrate the diverse communities in which we operate and serve, and this is the reason we are committed to amplifying voices from all different backgrounds.

Equal Opportunity Employer:

Oak View Group is committed to equal employment opportunity. We will not discriminate against employees or applicants for employment on any legally recognized basis (“protected class”) including, but not limited to veteran status, uniform service member status, race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, physical or mental disability, genetic information or any other protected class under federal, state, or local law.

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