Event Sales Representative

Bowlero Corporation; Aurora (IL); Remote; USD 50,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading entertainment company as a Hybrid Event Sales Representative, where you will create memorable experiences through effective event planning and sales. You'll engage with clients, manage event logistics, and ensure repeat business by delivering exceptional service. This role requires strong communication skills and a commitment to excellence. Enjoy a dynamic work environment with opportunities for growth and performance incentives.

Benefits

Comprehensive benefits package

Performance incentives

Quarterly company-paid trips

Qualifications

• Knowledge of sales, hospitality, and event planning.
• Strong communication skills, both verbal and written.
• Excellent time management and organization skills.

Responsibilities

• Respond to event inquiries and convert them into bookings.
• Meet or exceed sales KPIs.
• Assist clients in planning and coordinating events.

Skills

Sales

Hospitality

Event Planning

Communication

Time Management

Adaptability

Tools

Outlook

Microsoft Teams

Excel

Job description

Overview

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

Are you the life of the party? Do you know what it takes to make a great event even more amazing? If so, you might be just what we’re looking for. Our Event Sales Representatives are more than just salespeople—they’re experience-makers.

You will engage with calls and emails to secure bookings, manage your pipeline, and support team success by handling virtual office responsibilities. You’ll collaborate with our Operations Team to ensure flawless execution of our guests' events, making the process easy and fun so your clients return repeatedly.

Essential Duties

Get a glimpse of all you’ll experience as an Event Sales Representative:

1. Develop your IQ & Book It

• Respond to all event inquiries and convert them into booked events.
• Learn the features and benefits of our venues and event options, and relay them effectively to clients across multiple venues.
• Understand the needs of various event types, from corporate functions to birthday parties.

1. Hit Those Numbers

• Meet or exceed your sales KPIs.

1. Stay on Point

• Maintain organization when managing a large client database and multiple venues.

1. Guide the Guest

• Assist clients in planning and coordinating their events until the day of the party.
• Manage client relationships during and after events to encourage repeat business.

1. Flexibility is Key

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

1. Be Camera Ready

• Participate in virtual meetings and coaching sessions to foster team camaraderie from home.

Who You Are

You are motivated, eager to learn, and ready to sell our unique entertainment and event offerings. You thrive on feedback, enjoy friendly competition, and are committed to excellent guest service. Your interpersonal skills help turn ordinary events into memorable celebrations that guests will talk about long after the party ends.

Desired Skills

Check if you possess these skills:

• Knowledge of sales, hospitality, and event planning
• Proficient in Outlook, Microsoft Teams, and Excel
• Strong communication skills, both verbal and written
• Feedback-driven mindset
• Excellent time management and organization skills
• Adaptability

Minimum Requirements

• Quiet, dedicated workspace free from distractions
• Reliable high-speed internet (30-50 Mbps download, 10-20 Mbps upload)
• Willingness to travel for quarterly company-paid trips to the office

Who We Are

Lucky Strike Entertainment, formerly Bowlero Corp, is a leading location-based entertainment company with over 360 locations across North America. We offer bowling, amusements, water parks, and family entertainment centers. We also own the Professional Bowlers Association, a major league of bowling with a global fan base. For more information, visit ir.luckystrikeent.com.

The pay rate is $24.04/hour plus a 2% commission. We offer performance incentives and a comprehensive benefits package, including healthcare. Additional benefits details are available at www.bowlerocorp.com/careers/benefits.