Event Sales Manager Lead

This is a field-based leadership role responsible for managing weekend youth sports photography events across Texas and surrounding states. The Event Sales Manager leads a team of 2-6 staff, oversees event setup and breakdown, drives on-site sales, and handles customer concerns in fast-paced environments. The role requires weekend travel and hands-on execution to ensure both operational success and revenue performance.

Responsibilities

• · Traveling to events in and around Texas
• · Lead and supervise a team of 2–6 event staff
• · Manage full event setup and breakdown (tent, booth, equipment)
• · Oversee photography flow, printing, and order fulfillment
• · Drive sales results and coach team members in real time
• · Engage customers and close sales directly
• · Handle customer concerns and operational issues on-site
• · Make fast decisions in high-volume environments
• · Complete 1–5 hours of weekly prep work (staff confirmations, scheduling, equipment readiness)
• · Mentor, motivate, and develop team members to deliver strong customer experiences
• · Create a positive, organized environment for staff, athletes, coaches, and families

Requirements

• · Previous leadership experience (team lead, supervisor, assistant manager, event manager, department lead, program coordinator, instructional leader, etc.)
• · Strong sales background, commission or performance-based experience preferred
• · Confident managing people in outdoor, high-energy environments
• · Excellent communicator and problem-solver
• · Comfortable standing and working on feet for extended periods
• · Organized and able to prepare for events independently
• · Experience coaching, training, mentoring, teaching, or developing team members is a plus
• · Weekend availability required (Friday–Sunday)
• · Travel across the Texas and surrounding region
• · Must be comfortable driving a company vehicle
• · Clean driving record required

Benefits

• · Competitive base pay
• · Performance-based bonus tied to event sales
• · Travel expenses covered
• · Hands-on leadership experience in a growing company
• · Performance-driven culture
• · Active, outdoor work environment
• · Opportunities for advancement and increased responsibility