Event Sales Manager

Ad Culture; Toronto; On-site; CAD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading Toronto hospitality group is seeking an Event Sales Manager to drive event sales across various venues. The ideal candidate is a confident closer with 3+ years of experience in event sales, thriving in fast-paced environments. Responsibilities include booking events, managing inbound leads, and overseeing a small sales team. This full-time position offers a base salary plus commission, making it perfect for those eager to make an impact in the hospitality industry.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience in event sales or related high-volume sales role.
• Experience in hospitality, nightlife, or restaurant/event sales preferred.
• Previous leadership or management experience is an asset.

Responsibilities

• Sell and close event bookings across all venues.
• Manage and convert high volume of inbound leads.
• Oversee a small team focused on sales.
• Develop sales strategies to maximize revenue.
• Track and report on key sales metrics.

Skills

Sales mindset

Confidence and outgoing demeanor

Exceptional communication skills

Leadership and management abilities

Attention to detail

Self-motivation

Job description

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Ad Culture is on the hunt for a rockstar Event Sales Manager on behalf of a leading Toronto hospitality group. If you live for the thrill of closing a deal, love the energy of the hospitality industry, keep reading - this gig is for you! We need someone who’s hungry, outgoing, and ready to take charge of event sales across some of Toronto’s best venues.

About The Company

Our client is behind some of Toronto’s most exciting nightlife and dining destinations. With a reputation for hosting unforgettable events, ranging from corporate parties to weddings and large-format dinners, this is the place to be if you want to make an impact in the event sales space.

About You

Abilities & Skills

• A natural-born closer with a strong sales mindset.
• Thrives in a fast-paced, high-volume sales environment.
• Confident, outgoing, and not afraid to pick up the phone and make things happen.
• Exceptional communication and negotiation skills.
• Leadership chops—able to motivate and manage a small but effective team.
• Highly organized with strong attention to detail.
• Self-motivated and able to work independently while driving team performance.

Experience

• 3+ years of experience in event sales, hospitality sales, or a related high-volume sales role.
• Experience working in hospitality, nightlife, or restaurant / event sales preferred.
• Previous leadership or management experience is an asset.
• Strong knowledge of the Toronto hospitality and events scene.

About the Role

This is a high-energy, high-impact role where you’ll be responsible for booking events across multiple venues. You’ll handle a bountiful amount of inbound inquiries while making sure your team is keeping up the momentum. From corporate events to weddings and large-scale dinners, you’ll be the first point of contact, locking in deals before passing them off to the venue’s General Manager to handle logistics.

Main responsibilities include :

• Proactively sell and close event bookings across all venues.
• Manage and convert a high volume of inbound leads.
• Oversee and lead a small team focused on outbound and inbound event sales.
• Develop and implement sales strategies to maximize event revenue.
• Maintain a strong presence in the market to identify new business opportunities.
• Track and report on key sales metrics to optimize conversion rates.
• Collaborate with internal teams at venues to ensure seamless handoff of confirmed events to venue management.

In a dynamic industry like hospitality, this role may require you to pitch in on a variety of projects in different ways. The right candidate will embrace the diversity of this environment and view it as an opportunity to learn and try new things.

Compensation :

• Base salary + commission structure that rewards your hustle

Ad Culture is hiring on behalf of a leading Toronto hospitality group. All applications will be reviewed by our team, and only those selected for an interview will be contacted. We appreciate your interest and look forward to connecting with top talent!

Seniority level

Seniority level

Mid-Senior level

Employment type

Employment type

Full-time

Job function

Hospitality

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