Event Sales Manager: Private Events Leader

Future Bars Group; San Francisco (CA); Hybrid; USD 75,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary + commission

401(k) match

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Parental leave

Casual environment

Commuter benefits

Job summary

Future Bars Group in San Francisco is seeking an Event Sales Manager to lead private events across 14 venues. You will own the full sales cycle from lead to booking, negotiate contracts, coordinate catering, and ensure flawless execution with venue teams.

This is a revenue-generating, client-facing role with hybrid/flexible schedule, based at our headquarters in the SF financial district, reporting to CEO and COO. Travel to venues for site visits and events will be required evenings and weekends.

Qualifications

• 2-3+ years in event or venue sales across hospitality.
• 4-year college degree required.
• Strong attention to detail and client focus.
• Proven ability to hit or exceed sales targets.
• Experience negotiating vendor or commission-based partnerships.
• Excellent written and verbal communication.
• Familiar with event contracts, deposits, and cancellation policies.
• CRM proficiency a plus; travel regularly to venues.

Responsibilities

• Own the full sales cycle for private events across 14 venues.
• Build and manage a pipeline of corporate, social, and private clients.
• Develop event packages, pricing tiers, and minimums per venue.
• Conduct site visits and match client needs to the right venue.
• Negotiate contracts, BEOs, and cancellation terms.
• Build network of preferred caterers and coordinate with catering teams.
• Collaborate with General Managers and staff for smooth execution.
• Track pipeline and revenue in CRM; report on performance and forecast.
• Grow outbound relationships with corporate accounts and event planners.
• Manage seasonal campaigns and proactive outreach; support training resources.

Skills

Attention to detail

Sales targets

Negotiation

Written communication

Verbal communication

CRM usage

Travel readiness

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Tripleseat

Perfect Venue

Square for Restaurants

Job description

Future Bars Group in San Francisco is seeking an Event Sales Manager to lead private events across 14 venues. You will own the full sales cycle from lead to booking, negotiate contracts, coordinate catering, and ensure flawless execution with venue teams.

This is a revenue-generating, client-facing role with hybrid/flexible schedule, based at our headquarters in the SF financial district, reporting to CEO and COO. Travel to venues for site visits and events will be required evenings and weekends.