Head of Event Sales & Experiences

Columbia-Hospitality; Lake Oswego (OR); On-site; USD 65,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Quarterly bonus pay

Paid time off

Job summary

Ironlight seeks a Lead Sales Manager to guide all event sales, including weddings, social, and corporate events, from lead to execution. You will respond to inquiries, tour prospective clients, and close deals while coordinating with the venue team.

You will build relationships with planners, caterers, and hotels in the Portland area, manage details for up to 200 guests, and ensure timelines and floor plans are executed flawlessly.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 3 - 10 years event sales experience.
• Essential relationships with Portland event industry including planners, catering partners, rental companies, hotels.
• OLCC server’s permit (optional)
• Food Handler’s permit (optional)
• CPR/AED certificate (may be obtained after hiring date)

Responsibilities

• Meet quarterly sales goals as determined by leadership.
• Respond to all inbound leads within the Response Protocol parameters.
• Schedule and participate in sales tours/walkthroughs with clients, planners, and admins.
• Attend weekly team meetings to discuss sales progress and event planning.
• Develop and coordinate planning needs for upcoming events.
• Oversee load-in/load-out of vendors and ensure safety protocols.

Skills

Event sales experience

Portland event industry relationships

Excellent communication

Job description

Ironlight seeks a Lead Sales Manager to guide all event sales, including weddings, social, and corporate events, from lead to execution. You will respond to inquiries, tour prospective clients, and close deals while coordinating with the venue team.

You will build relationships with planners, caterers, and hotels in the Portland area, manage details for up to 200 guests, and ensure timelines and floor plans are executed flawlessly.