Events Sales Director
goodwin recruitingFranklin, TN
Events Sales Director
goodwin recruitingFranklin, TN
yesterday
Occupations
Sales Representatives of Services, Except Advertising, Insurance, Financial Services, and TravelSales ManagersSales Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturing, Except Technical and Scientific ProductsIndustries
Promoters of Performing Arts, Sports, and Similar Events without FacilitiesConvention and Trade Show OrganizersPromoters of Performing Arts, Sports, and Similar Events with FacilitiesAbout the role
We are seeking an accomplished Event Sales Director to drive private and special event revenue across multiple high-volume hospitality and entertainment venues in Nashville.
This is a hands-on sales leadership role for a proven business developer with strong Nashville relationships, a track record of generating significant event revenue, and the ability to build long-term client partnerships.
Responsibilities:
Drive event sales revenue across multiple Nashville venues.
Prospect, develop, and close new business.
Build relationships with corporate clients, event planners, organizations, hospitality partners, and key referral sources.
Own opportunities from initial prospecting through contracting while maintaining strong client communication throughout the sales process.
Grow repeat and referral business.
Maintain an active pipeline and accurate sales forecasts.
Develop strategies to increase event revenue and expand market reach.
Conduct venue tours and develop proposals based on client needs.
Partner closely with operations to ensure events sold can be executed successfully.
Help develop the sales function and support future team growth.
Represent the venues within the Nashville business and events community.
Qualifications:
Proven success personally generating significant private and special event revenue.
Established Nashville network and book of business.
Strong outbound sales and new-business development experience.
Hospitality, restaurant, entertainment, or venue event-sales experience.
Demonstrated ability to prospect, negotiate, close, and grow accounts.
Strong pipeline management, forecasting, and CRM discipline.
Experience developing repeat and referral business.
Ability to balance individual sales production with leadership responsibilities.
Strong communication, presentation, negotiation, and relationship-building skills.
Collaborative approach to working with operations and venue leadership.
Compensation & Benefits:
Competitive base salary
Performance-based bonus opportunity
Medical, dental, and vision insurance
401(k)
Long-term growth opportunities
Matching similar jobs
JOB OVERVIEW
Experience level
Manager
Location
Franklin, TN
Occupation
Sales Representatives of Services, Except Advertising, Insurance, Financial Services, and Travel
Industry
Promoters of Performing Arts, Sports, and Similar Events without Facilities
Posted
yesterday
Tired of running searches?
Rank the roles you'd take once, and matches like these arrive on their own.
CREATE PROFILE