Wedding & Events Sales Manager

Big Cedar Lodge; Ridgedale (MO); On-site; USD 60,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Dental

Vision

Health Savings Account

Flexible Spending Account

Voluntary benefits

401k Retirement Savings

Paid holidays

Paid vacation

Paid sick time

Bass Pro Cares Fund

And more!

Job summary

Bass Pro Shops in Ridgedale, MO is seeking a Wedding Sales Manager to drive wedding and social event revenue by prospecting, selling, and booking events. You will manage client relationships from inquiry to execution, coordinating with catering, banquets, and marketing to ensure seamless, memorable experiences.

The role requires strong communication, sales skills, flexible hours, and experience in event management, with travel seldom.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years’ experience in Hospitality sales or event management
• Bachelor’s degree in hospitality management preferred
• Clean driving record and valid driver’s license

Responsibilities

• Proactively solicit new wedding/social business, negotiate contracts, upsell services, and meet sales goals
• Serve as the main point of contact, provide personalized service, manage expectations, and ensure satisfaction from booking to event completion
• Work with clients and internal departments (catering, culinary, operations) to plan details like menus, floor plans, timelines, and logistics
• Conduct personalized site visits and resort tours to support the sales process and client experience
• Collaborate with senior management on wedding promotions, campaigns, content development and industry outreach
• Partner with Banquet leadership to ensure that top-tier service standards are clearly communicated to the Banquet team and that high performance outcomes are consistent with resort expectations
• Maintain accurate records, track sales, manage budgets, and report on performance
• Be present for key event moments to ensure quality standards and customer satisfaction
• Attend bridal fairs and other showcase events as a representative of Bass Pro Shops - Hospitality
• Perform other duties within scope of position as assigned

Skills

Proven sales skills

Event management

Customer service

Negotiation

Education

High School Diploma or Equivalent

Bachelor’s degree in hospitality management preferred

Tools

Event management software

CRM systems

Job description

Bass Pro Shops in Ridgedale, MO is seeking a Wedding Sales Manager to drive wedding and social event revenue by prospecting, selling, and booking events. You will manage client relationships from inquiry to execution, coordinating with catering, banquets, and marketing to ensure seamless, memorable experiences.

The role requires strong communication, sales skills, flexible hours, and experience in event management, with travel seldom.