Event Sales Director: Lead High-Impact Venue Growth

Topgolf; Mount Laurel Township (NJ); On-site; USD 56,000 - 91,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free Play

Half-price food

Health insurance

Dental

Vision

401(k) team member match

Job summary

Topgolf, a leader in sports entertainment, seeks an Event Sales Director to own a high-volume book of business and lead a team across multiple venues in New Jersey and beyond. The role blends personal selling with strategic leadership to drive revenue and guest experience.

You will travel weekly among venues, with flexible evenings, weekends, and holidays. The ideal candidate has 5+ years in hospitality sales and a proven track record in high-volume events.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of progressive sales experience, including leadership of direct reports.
• Bachelor’s degree in hospitality management, Business Administration, or related field preferred; equivalent combination of education and relevant experience will be considered.
• Proven success in high‑volume events or hospitality sales environments.
• Progressive, relevant experience within the hospitality industry preferred.
• Strong proficiency in Salesforce or similar CRM; Excel and reporting tools.
• Must be 21 years of age or older as required by state or local law.

Responsibilities

• Own Your Book of Business by managing a high-volume pipeline of inbound leads and daily outbound activity.
• Execute with precision by facilitating BEO meetings, ensuring event readiness, and accurate data.
• Lead and develop the admin team through coaching and performance management.
• Stay aligned with sales leadership through regular updates on pipeline health and priorities.

Skills

Sales leadership

Team management

Relationship building

High-volume events

Education

Bachelor’s degree in hospitality management or related field

Tools

Salesforce

Excel

Job description

Topgolf, a leader in sports entertainment, seeks an Event Sales Director to own a high-volume book of business and lead a team across multiple venues in New Jersey and beyond. The role blends personal selling with strategic leadership to drive revenue and guest experience.

You will travel weekly among venues, with flexible evenings, weekends, and holidays. The ideal candidate has 5+ years in hospitality sales and a proven track record in high-volume events.