As an Event Sales Specialist, you will own the full sales cycle for corporate outings, social events, and organizational gatherings for groups of 13 up to 100 guests. You'll handle inbound leads and outbound outreach, build your pipeline through local business development, and work toward a quarterly quota with tiered monthly commissions. You'll also lead BEO meetings, partner with venue operations teams, and focus on retention to bring guests back year after year. The role is hybrid based at Lucky Strike Addison and requires a camera-first, polished professional presence.

Responsibilities

Handle inbound leads and outbound outreach for groups of 13 up to 100 guests across corporate, social, and organizational events
Own the full booking cycle - from first contact through signed contract
Match every group to the right venue, package, and experience for their needs and budget
Work high volume across multiple event types without letting anything fall through the cracks
Own all local business outreach in your territory - building relationships with companies, organizations, and community groups
Prospect, develop, and grow new accounts to consistently build pipeline beyond inbound leads
Work toward a quarterly quota, paid monthly on a tiered basis - stronger performance means stronger earnings
Lead under 12 guests? Pass to the Call Center and earn 15% quota credit. Top corporate account? Pass to Enterprise. When a lead is passed to you and you close it, you earn 85% quota credit
Lead BEO meetings for your events - showing up prepared is a key part of delivering what you promised
Partner with venue ops teams to ensure seamless execution from contract to celebration
Own retention outreach across all group sizes - bringing past guests back and passing qualifying accounts to the right segment
Follow up post-event to strengthen relationships and build your repeat booking pipeline
Evenings, weekends, and holidays are our busiest times - and that's when we need you most

Requirements

Background in sales, hospitality, or event planning - group or event sales experience a strong plus
Proven ability to manage a high-volume pipeline across multiple event types simultaneously
Confident prospector - you're comfortable picking up the phone and going after new business
Strong communicator who builds rapport quickly and knows how to close
Feedback-driven and eager to grow - you use coaching to get better, not just move on
Organized and detail-oriented - because every event has a contract, a timeline, and a guest who's counting on you
Comfortable with Outlook, Microsoft Teams, Excel, and event management tools like GEMS
Adaptable - corporate buyouts and birthday parties require very different conversations

Benefits

Medical, Dental, and Vision plans to select from based on your needs
401(K) Retirement Plans and Employee Stock Purchase Program
Employee Assistance Program (EAP), Wellness resources, Vacation and Holidays
Perks - Bowling, Boomers and Waterpark discounts, retail and event discounts, and more