Senior Manager, Luxury Museum Event Sales

National Geographic; Washington; On-site; USD 100,000 - 105,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Wellness program

401(k) with matching

Paid time off

Paid holidays

Parental leave

Job summary

National Geographic Society is seeking a Senior Manager, Event Sales to shape a national sales strategy for Museum of Exploration event rentals and related services. You will lead cross‑functional teams to drive revenue, build enterprise relationships, and oversee marketing alignment for campaigns and sponsorships.

Efficient in high‑level consultations, contract terms, and yield‑management, you will ensure precise revenue forecasting and KPI reporting while maintaining brand integrity across

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration or Arts Management preferred.
• 7+ years of proven sales experience in luxury event sales or premium venues.
• Experience using market data and performance metrics to guide tactics.

Responsibilities

• Design, implement, and lead a comprehensive B2B sales strategy to exceed rental revenue targets.
• Prospect high-value clients and manage full lifecycle sales from outreach to contract closing.
• Manage CRM pipeline, forecast revenue, and support pricing and contract terms to maximize yield.
• Collaborate with marketing and operations to ensure smooth event execution and reporting.

Skills

B2B sales

Contract negotiation

CRM proficiency

Lead generation

Communication skills

Data analysis

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration or Arts Management

Tools

Salesforce

HubSpot

MS Office

Job description

National Geographic Society is seeking a Senior Manager, Event Sales to shape a national sales strategy for Museum of Exploration event rentals and related services. You will lead cross‑functional teams to drive revenue, build enterprise relationships, and oversee marketing alignment for campaigns and sponsorships.

Efficient in high‑level consultations, contract terms, and yield‑management, you will ensure precise revenue forecasting and KPI reporting while maintaining brand integrity across