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Director of Special Event Sales
University of Oklahoma —Norman, OK
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Director of Special Event Sales

University of Oklahoma -
Norman, OK

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Job Details

Qualifications

Vendor relationship building
Customer communication
Driver's License
Bachelor's degree
Event customer service

Full Job Description

Job no: 493466
Work type: Administrative Staff
Location: Norman
Categories: Executive/Administrative/Managerial

Pay Range: Commiserate on education and experience

Benefits Eligible: Yes

Work Schedule: Monday – Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. (may include some weekends)

Travel: May be required

Position Introduction:

The Director of Special Event Sales provides strategic leadership and operational oversight for the planning, promotion, contracting, and execution of special events within the Athletics Department. This role is responsible for maximizing revenue generation and utilization of athletics facilities through proactive sales, relationship development, and policy leadership. The Director exercises independent judgment in developing event strategies, negotiating contracts, managing vendor relationships, and serving as the primary liaison to campus partners, community organizations, and external clients. The position ensures all events meet institutional, conference, and NCAA standards while delivering high-quality experiences that reflect the department's mission and brand.

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Required Education and Experience:

Bachelor's degree in Sports Management, Business, Event Management, Hospitality, or a related field.
2 years of experience in event sales, venue operations, athletics, or large-scale event management.

Required Certifications and Licenses:

Valid Drivers License

Department Preferences:

Master's degree in hospitality, sales, marketing, sports management, or related field.
Experience in conventions, banquets, entertainment, tradeshow/meetings with responsibility for scheduling, arranging, promoting meetings, lectures, exhibits, conventions, concerts or other related events.
3-4 years' experience in multipurpose venues, arenas, stadiums or convention centers.
Event management experience with large scale collegiate athletic events.
Extensive experience with special events, concerts, and venue revenue generation.
Experience with contracts, 3rd party staffing and operations.
Prior experience with event development and successful revenue generation
Some experience planning and/or working public events
Experience with facility/event scheduling programs
Experience with staffing for high level events
Experience with collegiate venue operations and facility operations

Skills:

Able to multi-task with various projects while maintaining high accessibility
Excellent internal and external customer service skills to ensure that events are in line with the goals of the department
Goal and task oriented
Competent on the spot decision making and problem solving
Must be able to work nights, weekends, and some holidays on a frequent basis
Highly organized
Ability to communication professionally
Negotiating/working with external entities
Direct communication style; able to give clear specific directions in hectic settings
Basic budgeting and accounting skills
Good written and verbal reporting skills for project evaluations

Hiring Contingent Upon a Background Check: Yes

Advertised: 16 Jul 2026 Central Daylight Time
Applications close: 15 Oct 2026 Central Daylight Time

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