Event Sales Manager

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THE EVENT SALES MANAGER: drives event revenue through consultative selling, outbound prospecting, and retaining an existing client base. This position requires a big‑picture thinker who is strategic in customer acquisition and retention. To hit the ground running, you will need a successful record of increasing sales, cold‑calling expertise, strong client nurturing skills, great multitasking abilities, and the drive to succeed! Bottom line:
Your nickname should be “The Closer.” This role will work on‑site at the location and will report directly to the General Manager.

• You love selling for a fast‑paced, multi‑faced restaurant/entertainment scene
• You exhibit superior prospecting, presentation, and closing skills
• You are skilled in leadership, relationship selling, and new business development
• You understand the importance of maintaining customer relationships to earn year‑over‑year business
• You can develop a sales campaign focused on communicating and nurturing customer relationships and driving repeat sales
• You are goal‑oriented, self‑motivated, and self‑directed
• You like to surpass targets and are driven by your bonus

• 21+ years of age
• 5+ years of related sales experience
• Outgoing and personable; excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Ability to travel 10% of the time within the community and to trade shows or conferences
• Strong computer skills, particularly with Excel, Word, Microsoft Office, and CRM applications
• Well‑developed presentation and negotiation skills
• Experience with outbound prospecting and new business development

• Perform outbound lead‑generating activities outside the building, including tabling, networking events, and go‐sees with prospective and current customers
• Develop and execute a local and outbound sales strategy to identify high‑potential target customer segments and industries that would benefit from our services
• Build and manage a high‑performing sales team, providing mentorship, training, and support to ensure they achieve their individual and team goals
• Manage the full sales process cycle through prospecting, calls, and setting appointments
• Monitor key performance metrics and market trends, adapting our outbound sales strategy and tactics to stay ahead of the competition
• Track and report progress on daily, weekly, and monthly outbound prospecting and sales goals in our CRM
• Utilize the sales data warehouse platform to leverage regular communication with the client base and track all correspondence & communications
• Partner closely with your District Sales/Regional Sales Managers

• Competitive salary + sales commission potential
• Quarterly bonus program
• Health, Dental, Vision, Long & Short‑term Disability
• Employee Assistance Program
• Buster’s Legacy Fund (Supports team members during difficult times)
• 401K matching plan
• FREE food
• FREE gameplay
• Large leadership team = multiple managers per shift
• FUN work environment

• Two FUN brands (Dave & Buster’s and Main Event Entertainment) under one roof = Double the growth opportunities

Dave & Buster’s Inc./Main Event Entertainment is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are an equal opportunity employer and participate in E‑Verify in states where required.

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