Event Sales Manager​/Corporate Events & Hospitality

City Pickle is a dynamic and rapidly growing sport and lifestyle brand based in New York City. Our mission is to spread the joy of pickleball and put a paddle in the hand of every urban dweller. We specialize in operating both permanent, indoor pickleball clubs as well as high-profile, seasonal activations.

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New York City | Hybrid

City Pickle is New York City’s premier pickleball and social‑sports brand, offering high‑energy corporate events, team‑building experiences, and private celebrations at iconic locations throughout NYC and beyond.

We are hiring an Events Sales Manager to drive corporate event sales, manage client relationships, and deliver standout hospitality‑driven experiences across our expanding portfolio of pickleball venues.

This role is ideal for a candidate with experience in corporate event planning, hospitality, event sales, or experiential marketing who thrives in a fast-paced, fitness and wellness environment.

• Drive revenue by selling pickleball corporate events, team‑building events, private social events, and buyouts
• Manage the full event sales cycle: inbound leads, outbound prospecting, proposals, negotiations, and contracts
• Develop customized event packages aligned with client goals, budgets, and branding needs
• Serve as primary client contact before, during, and after events
• Coordinate with operations, food & beverage, coaching, and merchandising teams to execute seamless events
• Oversee event logistics including court scheduling, staffing, catering, and audiovisual needs
• Ensure all events meet City Pickle’s hospitality and service standards

• 3+ years of experience in corporate, hospitality, or event sales, preferably within luxury or high‑volume hospitality or eatertainment category
• Excellent written, verbal, and negotiation skills, and the ability to multitask
• Highly organized with strong attention to detail and follow‑through
• Knowledge of food & beverage, catering, and on‑site event logistics
• Familiarity with the NYC corporate events market
• Proficiency with Google Workspace, Hub Spot, Tripleseat, and Canva
• NYC‑based, with availability required for evenings, weekends, and holidays, based on event needs.
• Passion for pickleball, racquet sports, fitness, or sports‑focused experiences is preferred

• $65,000–$75,000 base salary
  , commensurate with experience
• Performance‑based bonus opportunities
• Opportunity to grow with a rapidly expanding sports and lifestyle brand

• Work at the intersection of sports, hospitality, and experiential events
• Sell a highly engaging, in‑demand corporate experience
• Be part of a fast‑growing brand with flagship locations, including City Pickle Times Square
• Collaborate with a passionate, entrepreneurial team

City Pickle is committed to diversity, equity, and inclusion in our workplace. We encourage qualified individuals from all backgrounds to apply.