An established premium event company with more than $7M in annual sales is seeking a dynamic Sales Manager to lead a high-performing team. This is an exciting opportunity to represent a premium product while helping create unforgettable events for clients across the region.
Sales Manager – Benefits and Compensation:
- Competitive base salary with performance-based incentives
- Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance
- Paid time off, holidays, and sick leave
- 401(k) with company match
- Professional development and career advancement opportunities
- Employee discounts on events and catering services
- Collaborative, supportive work environment with a focus on excellence
Sales Manager – Requirements and Qualifications:
- Minimum 5+ years of experience in sales management with off-site events or catering
- Proven ability to drive sales growth in organizations with $7M+ annual revenue
- Strong leadership skills with experience coaching and motivating a sales team
- Excellent communication and relationship-building skills with high-profile clients
- Highly organized with meticulous attention to detail and accuracy in contracts, proposals, and billing
- Skilled at developing and implementing sales strategies for corporate, social, and nonprofit event clients
- Ability to collaborate with culinary and operations teams to ensure flawless event execution
- Proficiency with CRM platforms (Salesforce preferred)
Sales Manager – Preferred Background and Skills:
- Experience in high-volume catering or hotel environments with a strong event sales component
- Knowledge of the Washington, D.C./Northern Virginia events market
- Background in luxury or premium product sales
- Familiarity with large-scale event planning logistics
- Ability to balance creative vision with business acumen
