Dynamic Event Sales Lead - Growth & Guest Experience

Sidecar Social; Frisco (TX); On-site; USD 52,000 - 82,000; Full time

Job summary

Sidecar Social in Frisco, TX is seeking an experienced Event Sales Manager to guide customers through event experiences and drive revenue. You will craft and implement strategies to meet goals while ensuring guest satisfaction, and you will lead a capable team in a fast-paced environment.

The ideal candidate has strong communication, relationship-building, and negotiation skills, with a background in event planning and hospitality.

Qualifications

• Excellent communication and professional demeanor are essential.
• Build close relationships across departments to minimize event impacts.
• Plan, organize, and manage events to achieve company goals.
• Assist in sales efforts and secure new event business.
• Pitch to customers and negotiate deals effectively.
• Recruit new clients via cold calling and outreach methods.
• Schedule flexibility with evenings and weekends is often required.
• Ability to multi-task with attention to detail in a fast-paced environment.
• Energetic, organized, and project-owned execution.
• Collaborate effectively with others in hospitality-focused settings.
• Proficient use of MS Word, Excel, Teams, and related software.

Responsibilities

• Guide customers through event experiences and provide solutions aligned with goals.
• Create and implement strategies for revenue growth and customer satisfaction.
• Lead and motivate the team to hit established targets.
• Support sales efforts and secure new event business.
• Manage invoices and collect payments per contracts.

Skills

Excellent communication

Relationship building

Event planning

Sales prospecting

Negotiation

Cold calling

Flexible schedule

Multi-tasking

Team player

Self-motivated

Verbal and written communication

Hospitality industry knowledge

Invoice/Payments processes

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Business, Marketing, or related field

Tools

Microsoft Word

Excel

Teams

Job description

Sidecar Social in Frisco, TX is seeking an experienced Event Sales Manager to guide customers through event experiences and drive revenue. You will craft and implement strategies to meet goals while ensuring guest satisfaction, and you will lead a capable team in a fast-paced environment.

The ideal candidate has strong communication, relationship-building, and negotiation skills, with a background in event planning and hospitality.