Senior Event Sales Manager

Bowlero Corporation; City of Spruce Grove; On-site; CAD 40,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading entertainment company as a Hybrid Senior Event Sales Manager, where you'll transform inquiries into unforgettable events. With a focus on client management and team leadership, you'll play a crucial role in driving revenue and ensuring flawless event execution. If you thrive in a dynamic environment and excel in sales, this is your chance to make an impact!

Benefits

Performance Incentives

Comprehensive Benefits Package

Healthcare

Qualifications

• 3+ years in sales, with event sales and multi-unit experience a plus.
• 1+ years in management.

Responsibilities

• Respond to event inquiries and convert them into booked events.
• Meet or exceed sales KPIs.
• Collaborate with the Director of Sales to lead the team.

Skills

Sales

Client Management

Communication

Problem Solving

Leadership

Time Management

Tools

CRM

Microsoft Teams

Excel

Outlook

Job description

Overview

Imagine your ideal job. Now add bowling. And arcade games. And parties every day of the week. This isn’t any ordinary job; it’s the beginning of a bowled new career as a Hybrid Senior Event Sales Manager at Lucky Strike Entertainment.

Are you great at making (and keeping) friends? Then you may be perfect for this role. The Senior Event Sales Manager focuses on client management, revenue growth, and team leadership. Your mission: convert inquiries into impressive booked events. You will manage your pipeline, meet and tour potential clients, and coordinate with our Operations Team to ensure flawless event execution. You’ll be more than a salesperson; you’ll be an experience-maker. Are you ready? We think so…

Essential Duties

Be an event sales magician

• Respond to all event inquiries and convert them into booked events.
• Work at one of our locations while also planning events across multiple venues. Learn and communicate the features and benefits of our properties and options to clients.

Hit those numbers

• Meet or exceed your sales KPIs.
• Assist the team in surpassing theirs.

Be an MVP to OUR ON-SITE OPERATIONS TEAM

• Collaborate with the Director of Sales to motivate and lead the team. Lead daily meetings and virtual briefings, driving revenue growth.
• Serve as the on-site contact for operations, hosting BEO meetings, and ensuring successful events.

Guide the guest

• Show clients our venues and options through engaging tours.
• Support clients in planning and coordinating their events until the day of the party.
• Manage client relationships during and after events to encourage repeat business.

Flexibility is key

• Be available to work evenings, weekends, and holidays during busy seasons.

Be camera ready

• Stay connected via video for coaching and meetings, fostering team camaraderie remotely.
• Be prepared to showcase enthusiasm and professionalism when clients visit.

Who You Are

You are an experienced sales professional with management skills and a problem-solving mindset. You thrive on feedback, enjoy friendly competition, and are committed to guest service and interpersonal excellence. You excel at turning ordinary events into memorable celebrations that clients will talk about long after the event ends.

Desired Skills

• 3+ years in sales, with event sales and multi-unit experience a plus
• 1+ years in management
• Experience using a CRM
• Proficient with Outlook, Microsoft Teams, and Excel
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Feedback-driven and data-centric
• Strong time management and organizational skills
• Adaptability and leadership abilities
• Problem-solving skills are highly valued

Required: Ability to travel once a year to the national sales conference.

The Lucky Strike Team

With over 350 entertainment destinations across North America, our brands include Bowlero, Lucky Strike, AMF, and the Professional Bowlers Association (PBA). We are committed to diversity, guest satisfaction, and fostering a joyful work environment. Join our team of over 12,000 associates and be part of the Lucky Strike family.

Who We Are

Lucky Strike Entertainment, formerly Bowlero Corp, is a leading location-based entertainment platform with over 360 venues across North America, offering bowling, amusements, water parks, and family entertainment centers. We also own the PBA, the major league of bowling, and a popular media property with millions of fans worldwide. For more information, visit ir.luckystrikeent.com.

The pay rate for this position is $38.46/hour plus commission, with potential earnings of $40K–$50K in your first year (uncapped), and an OTE of $120K–$130K!

We offer performance incentives and a comprehensive benefits package, including healthcare. Details are available at www.bowlerocorp.com/careers/benefits.