Senior Event Sales Manager - Puttshack
St. Louis, MO 63110
About the Job
Puttshack is an upscale, tech-infused mini golf experience that appeals to everyone. More than just indoor mini golf, Puttshack leans on its ground-breaking technology to elevate the game while also serving world-class food and full bar in a cool environment. The Puttshack experience is really all about having fun - and doing something fun - together.
We're looking for a Senior Event Sales Manager to join our team!
The Role:
Puttshack is looking to attract a diverse team of fun hospitality associates who care deeply about creating an elevated, one-of-a-kind guest experience. The Senior Sales manager reports to the Director of Operations and responsible for driving event sales at the venue. These functions include but are not limited to managing third party property management platforms, Key Performance Indicators (KPI's) and exceeding established event revenue goals. They must display the ability to uphold Puttshack standards and procedures, maximize financial performance, and build relationships within the venue based operational teams and in the local community to help grow the Puttshack brand.
The combination of our fun atmosphere, entertainment, and delicious food makes us the only tech-forward mini golf game powered by patented Trackaball technology. An innovative, globally-inspired dining experience takes our guests on a culinary journey of flavor equally matched by a complete bar to create a mixologist-obsessed beverage line-up made from the finest ingredients. Come join our team!
What you'll do:
- Bring your 'A' Game each and everyday
- Lead by example by demonstrating Puttshack Core Values
- Manage sales teams schedule and venue coverage metrics
- Leverage sales metrics and trends to drive performance and to maximize profit
- Maintain venue level property management systems
- Partner with the Kitchen team for daily review of event orders
- Review local sponsorship/donation requests for brand alignment
- Assist with event revenue forecasting and planning
- Lead and Document weekly 1-on-1's with direct reports
- Participate in Venue Leadership team meetings
- Create strategies to generate new business using local market data
- Establish relationships with Community Stake Holders
- Utilize Key Performance Indicators (KPI's) to drive performance and standards
Who you are:
- Relentless-but intentional-spirit of innovation
- Excellent communication, time management, presentation, and organization skills
- Ability to go above and beyond, demonstrating meaningful care in everything you do
- A high level of emotional intelligence and overall self-awareness
Key Skills/Competencies:
- Prior experience as a Director of Sales or Sales Manager in a high volume ($2M+ annual event revenue) restaurant, hotel, or entertainment environment
- Overall knowledge of the local area businesses and existing client base
- Prefer 3+ Years of B2B and/or B2C sales experience
- High school diploma or equivalent
- Flexibility to work varied shifts, including evenings, weekends, and holidays
- Ability to stand and walk for long periods of time including maneuvering up and down stairs
What's in it for you:
- Paid PTO
- Health insurance: medical, dental, and vision
- 401K
- 50% off Food & Beverage
- Free Mini Golf
- Paid Parental Leave
At the intersection of entertainment and hospitality, Puttshack is committed to equal opportunity and is firmly committed to preventing discrimination and harassment, including sexual misconduct, based on legally protected diversity characteristics (such as race, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, family status, citizenship, genetic information, and veteran status) in its application and hiring processes and in its employment decisions. As an affirmative action employer, Puttshack also takes steps to prevent retaliation and create a respectful, equitable, and inclusive environment for our Associates, Guests, and Vendors.