Senior Event Sales Manager, San Jose

Imagine your ideal job.
Now add bowling.
And arcade games.
And parties every day of the week.
This isn't any ordinary job; it's the beginning of a bowled new career as a
Hybrid Senior Event Sales Manager
at Lucky Strike Entertainment.
Are you great at making (and keeping) friends?
Then you may be perfect for this job.
The Senior Event Sales Manager role revolves around client management, driving revenue, and helping lead a team to success!
Mission: to turn mere inquiries into booked events that'll impress everyone under the sun (or at least within your district).
Along the way, you'll be managing your pipeline, enjoying virtual offices, and coordinating with our Operations Team to ensure that events are executed with world-class precision.
You'll be more than a salesperson; you'll be an
experience-maker
.
You up for the task?
We thought so...
Essential Duties: Get a glimpse of all you'll experience as a Hybrid Senior Event Sales Manager
BE AN EVENT SALES MAGICIAN
Respond to all event inquiries (that's a given) and turn those inquiries into booked events.
Learn the features and benefits of our distinctive properties and event options—and relay them effectively to your clients as you will be booking events across multiple venues.
HIT THOSE NUMBERS
Meet (nay, exceed ) your individual sales KPIs.
Assist the team in exceeding theirs as well!
BE AN MVP TO YOUR DIRECTOR OF SALES
Collaborate closely with our Director of Sales to energize and inspire our team.
Get ready to lead daily meetings and virtual offices, while also driving revenue to new heights.
GUIDE THE GUEST
Be there for your clients, planning their events, coordinating the details until the day of the party.
Actively managing the client relationship both during and after the event with retention efforts to ensure your client comes back year after year.
FLEXIBILITY IS KEY
Be available to work evenings, weekends, and holidays, especially during our busiest event-packed seasons.
BE CAMERA READY
Stay connected with the team on camera to become a champion for company culture.
Whether it's during virtual meetings or one-on-one coaching sessions, we're committed to creating the camaraderie of an office from the comfort of your home!
Who You Are
You're a stellar sales professional with years of management and sales experience and a knack for owning and solving problems.
Embracing feedback isn't just a skill, it's something you thrive on to become even greater!
You love friendly competition and use that to achieve your KPIs while also aiding the team in reaching theirs!
Your commitment to guest service and your interpersonal skills are on point and combine to turn ordinary events into epic celebrations that everyone will be talking about long after the party's over.
DESIRED SKILLS: Check out the desired skills below and see if you have what it takes to join our team.
3+ Years in Sales (Event Sales and multi-unit experience a plus!)
1+ Years in Management
Experience using a CRM
Proficient in technology including Outlook, Microsoft Teams, and Excel
Exceptional verbal and written communication skills (because to sell the experience, you have to be able to communicate it— effectively )
Feedback driven
Data-centric
Time management and organization skills
Adaptability
Leadership skills (ability to inspire, motivate, and help lead a team)
Problem-solving skills a total plus
Who We Are
Lucky Strike Entertainment, formerly Bowlero Corp, is one of the world's premier location-based entertainment platforms.
With over 360 locations across North America, Lucky Strike Entertainment provides experiential offerings in bowling, amusements, water parks, and family entertainment centers.
The company also owns the Professional Bowlers Association, the major league of bowling and a growing media property that boasts millions of fans around the globe.
For more information on Lucky Strike Entertainment, please visit ir.luckystrikeent.com .