Vice President, Sales- Event Services

Allied Universal; United States; On-site; USD 150,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading company as the Vice President of Sales for Event Services, where you'll drive revenue and lead a national team. This role involves strategic leadership, hands-on selling, and significant travel to major venues across North America. Ideal for experienced sales executives looking to make a significant impact in the event security industry.

Benefits

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

Annual bonus potential of 40%

Flexible vacation plan

Paid holidays and sick days

Qualifications

• Minimum of eight years of sales experience and four years in a managerial capacity.
• Proven ability to deliver team success and growing sales.
• In-depth understanding of the event services industry.

Responsibilities

• Manage the North American Sales Team to drive performance and exceed revenue goals.
• Set the sales strategy and ensure alignment of resources to meet targets.
• Maintain and develop strong client relationships while identifying new business opportunities.

Skills

Strategic thinking

Problem-solving

Interpersonal communication

Sales management

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Business, Marketing, or related field

Master’s degree in Business, Marketing, or related field (preferred)

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Overview

Kick off your exciting career in Event Security with Allied Universal Event Services, the go-to leader in crowd management and event staffing. Dive into the action at sports stadiums, concerts, festivals, and convention centers, and thrive on the energy of being where it all happens. Join a lively team that services thousands of venues each year, ensuring safety and fun for everyone. Enjoy the perks of flexible part-time work that fits your lifestyle—ideal for students, retirees, or anyone seeking a dynamic job. We offer job opportunities in event staff, security, and operations. Join our welcoming, collaborative, and innovative team, and benefit from a range of perks depending on your role and hours. At Allied Universal, every day brings a new adventure. Ready to make your mark in the event industry? Join us and be part of the excitement!

Overview

Kick off your exciting career in Event Security with Allied Universal Event Services, the go-to leader in crowd management and event staffing. Dive into the action at sports stadiums, concerts, festivals, and convention centers, and thrive on the energy of being where it all happens. Join a lively team that services thousands of venues each year, ensuring safety and fun for everyone. Enjoy the perks of flexible part-time work that fits your lifestyle—ideal for students, retirees, or anyone seeking a dynamic job. We offer job opportunities in event staff, security, and operations. Join our welcoming, collaborative, and innovative team, and benefit from a range of perks depending on your role and hours. At Allied Universal, every day brings a new adventure. Ready to make your mark in the event industry? Join us and be part of the excitement!

Job Description

Drive Revenue. Lead a Team. Secure Iconic Experiences.

Are you an accomplished sales executive ready to lead a national team while personally building partnerships with some of the most iconic sports stadiums, concert arenas, and live event venues in North America? Allied Universal Event Services is hiring a Vice President of Sales—a high-impact role that blends strategic leadership with hands-on selling in the thrilling world of event security and guest services. With 50–70% travel, you’ll be on the front lines driving growth, expanding market presence, and shaping the safety and guest experience at major public events nationwide.

This position is open to candidates based near a major U.S. airport to support efficient travel; individuals located in Dallas or Chicago are preferred due to the central location and proximity to key client regions.

Responsibilities

• Manage the North American Sales Team to drive performance, exceed revenue goals, and personally engage in selling Allied Universal Event Services solutions to both new and existing clients
• Set the sales strategy, including individual goals, and ensure that both regional and global resources are aligned to meet targets
• Maintain and develop strong client relationships while identifying new business opportunities, positioning Allied Universal Event Services as the premier provider of event security and guest services
• Coordinate with other divisions to generate leads, foster professional relationships, and drive new sales growth
• Oversee sales forecasting and budgeting, reviewing the sales pipeline, top opportunities, and accounts receivable objectives on a monthly basis
• Lead the team in prospecting, using lead generation tools, social media, and industry associations to identify and develop new business
• Serve as an ambassador of the company’s vision and values, focusing on disciplined growth of revenue and the development of the sales team
• Strategically travel nationwide to optimize client meetings and strengthen relationships across key markets, ensuring consistent growth and market expansion
  
  

Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent
• Must possess one or more of the following:
• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Marketing, or related field of study with a minimum of eight (8) years of sales experience and at least four (4) years in a managerial capacity, preferably in a service-related industry
• Associate’s degree in Business, Marketing, or related field of study with a minimum of ten (10) years of sales experience and at least five (5) years in a managerial capacity, preferably in a service-related industry
• Minimum of fourteen (14) years of sales experience, preferably in a service-related industry
• Proven ability to deliver team success and growing sales; Able to align multiple strategies and ideas
• Strategic thinking skills and aptitude for problem-solving
• Strong oral and written interpersonal communication skills; able to build strong interpersonal relationships with peers, leaders, and other senior management throughout the company, be attentive to executives’ needs
• Reviewing timeframes and budgets
• Able to multitask, prioritize, and manage time efficiently
• Confident in producing and presenting work
• In-depth understanding of the industry
  

Preferred Qualifications

• Master’s degree in Business, Marketing, or related field of study
• Sales Experience in the Event Services market
  
  

Compensation And Benefits

• Base salary range of $150,000–$180,000, depending on experience and location, plus 40% annual bonus potential, with additional performance-based bonuses for exceeding sales targets.
• Medical, dental, vision, basic life, AD&D, and disability insurance
• Enrollment in our company’s SIP retirement plan
• Eight paid holidays annually, five sick days, and four personal days
• Executive flex vacation plan
  
  

Closing

Allied Universal is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race/ethnicity, age, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, genetic information, disability, protected veteran status or relationship/association with a protected veteran, or any other basis or characteristic protected by law. For more information: www.aus.com

If you have any questions regarding Equal Employment Opportunity, have difficulty using the online system and require an alternate method to apply, or require an accommodation at any time during the recruitment and/or employment process, please contact our local Human Resources department. To find an office near you, please visit: www.aus.com/offices.

Requisition ID

2025-1376790

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Executive

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Sales and Business Development

• Industries

  Professional Services

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