Event Sales Manager

Lakeshore Sport and Fitness; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Complimentary Family Membership

Complimentary Child Care for Staff Children

Medical, Dental, Vision, Short & Long Term and Life Insurance

Paid Time Off

401K

Employee Financial Relief Program

Daily Discounted Employee Meal Program

Winter and Summer Team Member Celebrations

Entrepreneurial and collaborative team environment

50% off club services

Free Parking

Job summary

Lakeshore Sport and Fitness is seeking an Event Sales Manager to drive event sales and oversee a diverse portfolio including weddings, graduations, and family gatherings. The ideal candidate will excel in communication, organize complex events, and thrive in a collaborative, fast-paced environment.

This position offers an exciting opportunity to shape memorable experiences within a dynamic team. Enjoy perks like complimentary family memberships, paid time off, and employee meal programs while contributing to the vibrant culture at our Lincoln Park location.

Qualifications

• Dynamic and relationship-driven professional seeking the Event Sales Manager role.
• Experience in managing diverse events like birthdays, weddings, and corporate gatherings.
• Comfortable with planning both sophisticated adult events and family-focused experiences.

Responsibilities

• Lead and grow the private events business at Lakeshore Sport & Fitness.
• Oversee event sales from inquiry through execution.
• Build strong member relationships and partner with operations teams.

Skills

Excellent communication skills

Organizational skills

Hospitality passion

Ability to thrive in fast-paced environments

Job description

Lakeshore Sport & Fitness is Chicago's #1 Destination for Sport, Fitness & Fun! Check out all we have to offer here: https://www.lakeshoresf.com/join-our-team/. This position is at our Lincoln Park location.

Team Member Perks!

• Complimentary Family Membership
• Complimentary Child Care for Staff Children
• Medical, Dental, Vision, Short & Long Term and Life Insurance
• Paid Time Off
• 401K
• Employee Financial Relief Program
• Daily Discounted Employee Meal Program
• Winter and Summer Team Member Celebrations
• Entrepreneurial and collaborative team environment
• 50% off club services
• Free Parking

Lakeshore Sport & Fitness is looking for a dynamic, relationship-driven Event Sales Manager to lead and grow our private events business. This role oversees a diverse portfolio of events ranging from milestone birthdays, retirements, graduations, weddings and baby showers to high-end wine tastings, Bar and Bat Mitzvahs, and large-scale family celebrations featuring bounce houses, swimming, and carnivals. As a key leader, you will drive event sales from inquiry through execution, build strong member relationships, and partner closely with our Food & Beverage and operations teams to deliver exceptional, seamless experiences.

The ideal candidate is an organized, high-energy professional with excellent communication skills and a passion for hospitality. You thrive in a fast-paced environment, enjoy wearing multiple hats, and are equally comfortable planning sophisticated adult events and fun, family-focused experiences. This is an exciting opportunity for someone looking to grow within a collaborative team while playing a central role in shaping memorable moments for our members and guests.

Lakeshore Sport & Fitness is an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate based on race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, veteran status, or disability.