Events Sales Manager: Drive Venue Bookings

VenuWorks; Evansville (IN); Hybrid; USD 55,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

VenuWorks is seeking a Sales Manager to support the Old National Event Plaza and Old Courthouse Sales Department. The role focuses on building client relationships, driving bookings, and coordinating with culinary/operational staff to ensure successful events.

The position requires proactive prospecting, experience in sales and customer service, and the ability to work flexible hours including weekends during events. Travel within assigned markets is expected.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Business, Marketing or related field preferred.
• Minimum 1 year in sales, customer service, or account management preferred.
• Experience in the destination, hotel and/or events industry preferred.

Responsibilities

• Actively sells the venue, provides sales support, and maintains client accounts in the wedding, social, military, education, fraternal and non-profit markets.
• Manages designated client accounts and performs sales functions including cold calls, venue tours, proposals, estimates, contracts and booking execution.
• Prospects, identifies, networks, and develops new market opportunities to increase bookings.
• Engages with clients for both pre-event information and follow-up information to drive booking and re-booking rates.
• Communicates event details with venue staff and stakeholders.

Skills

Sales management

Customer service

Networking

CRM reporting

Communication skills

Travel availability

Event industry knowledge

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Business or related field

Tools

CRM system

Job description

VenuWorks is seeking a Sales Manager to support the Old National Event Plaza and Old Courthouse Sales Department. The role focuses on building client relationships, driving bookings, and coordinating with culinary/operational staff to ensure successful events.

The position requires proactive prospecting, experience in sales and customer service, and the ability to work flexible hours including weekends during events. Travel within assigned markets is expected.