Event Sales Manager | Hybrid San Jose - Bowlero Corp

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 an Event Sales Manager at Bowlero Corp.

Are you a pro at juggling priorities and exceling at every turn? If so, we've got the perfect role for you. Our Event Sales Managers are the ultimate multitaskers, seamlessly navigating between booking events, acting as a go-to resource for both clients and the team, and collaborating closely with our Operations Team to ensure flawless execution. Say goodbye to the ordinary and hello to a career where you're the master of making magic (and sales) happen!

Essential Duties:  Get a glimpse of all you’ll experience as an Event Sales Manager.

BE A PARTY PRO

• 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.

STAY ON POINT

• Organization is the key to success when working with a large rolodex of clients and multiple venues.
• Master the virtual office multitasking: juggle your pipeline, assigned office tasks, and meetings like a pro.

JOIN THE LEADERSHIP SQUAD

• Step up and lend a hand to your team, working alongside Senior Sales Managers and Directors of Sales to provide guidance and support that keeps the whole crew on track and smashing KPIs!

GUIDE THE GUEST

• Be there for your clients, planning their events, and 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 on camera! 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 seasoned sales expert, passionate about boosting revenue, assisting in leading a team of rockstars, and wielding an organizational superpower. A true team player, you seamlessly collaborate with our operations team, your director, and those eager to learn from your expertise. Embracing feedback isn't just a trait—it's fuel for your continual growth and success. You thrive in friendly competition, leveraging it to surpass your KPIs and help others do the same. With your unwavering commitment to guest service and stellar interpersonal skills, you transform ordinary events into unforgettable celebrations that clients will remember forever!

DESIRED SKILLS:  Check out the desired skills below and see if you have what it takes to join our team.    

• 3+ years in Sales (Sales management and Multi-unit sales are a plus!)
• Proficient in technology including Outlook, Microsoft Teams, and Excel
• Experience using a CRM
• Data-centric
• Leadership skills (ability to inspire, motivate, and help lead a team)
• Problem-solving skills a total plus
• Strong verbal and written communication skills (because to sell the experience, you have to be able to communicate it—effectively)
• Feedback driven
• Time management and organization skills
• Adaptability

REQUIRED: 

• Designated workspace that is quiet and free from distractions
• Reliable high-speed internet connection (minimum requirements: 30-50 Mbps download and 10-20 Mbps upload)
• Ability to travel for company-paid trips to the office once per quarter

With approximately 350 entertainment destinations spanning North America, our portfolio includes renowned brands like Bowlero, Lucky Strike, AMF, and the Professional Bowlers Association (PBA).  As a company, we are committed to diversity, dedicated to our guests, and devoted to making the work-life experience a joy for one another. When work is this much fun, it doesn’t feel like work at all. Join our team of over 12,000 associates and experience the fulfillment of being part of the Bowlero family.

The pay range for this position is $28.85 - $31.25/HR plus commission 

Bowlero offers performance-based incentives and a competitive total rewards package which includes healthcare coverage and a broad range of other benefits.  Incentives and/or benefit packages may vary depending on the position.  More details regarding benefits are available here: www.bowlerocorp.com/careers/benefits