Senior Event Sales Lead for Corporate Events

Lucky Strike Entertainment; Chicago (IL); Hybrid; USD 40,000 - 46,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision

401(K) Retirement Plans

Employee Stock Purchase Program

EAP & Wellness resources

Paid vacation & holidays

Bowling/Waterpark discounts

Job summary

Lucky Strike Entertainment is seeking a Senior Event Sales Specialist in Chicago, IL to manage end-to-end group and corporate event sales. You will lead multi-stakeholder negotiations, tailor venue and package options, and drive high-value account growth with a polished, executive presence.

Role requires proven experience in group or event sales, strong relationship skills, and the ability to close complex contracts.

Qualifications

• Proven background in group or event sales, hospitality, or a related field.
• Experience with large or complex events strongly preferred.

Responsibilities

• Own the full sales cycle for groups of 13+ — from standard social events to large-scale corporate buyouts and complex 100+ guest events.
• Navigate multi-stakeholder decision-making, longer timelines, and higher-complexity contracts with confidence.
• Match every client to the right venue, package, and custom experience for their group size and goals.
• Build and expand a portfolio of high-value accounts through consistent prospecting and relationship management.
• Hit a quarterly quota, paid monthly on a tiered basis with a commission structure.
• Lead BEO meetings for events and coordinate with venue ops teams for flawless execution.
• Stay engaged with clients after events to drive retention and referrals.

Skills

Group event sales

Hospitality

Relationship management

Stakeholder management

Prospecting

Executive presence

Tools

Outlook

Microsoft Teams

Excel

GEMS

Job description

Lucky Strike Entertainment is seeking a Senior Event Sales Specialist in Chicago, IL to manage end-to-end group and corporate event sales. You will lead multi-stakeholder negotiations, tailor venue and package options, and drive high-value account growth with a polished, executive presence.

Role requires proven experience in group or event sales, strong relationship skills, and the ability to close complex contracts.