Sales Manager, Special Events

Base pay range

$75,000.00/yr - $/yr

• Commission
• Direct message the job poster from KORE1

KORE1, a nationwide provider of staffing and recruiting solutions, is partnering with a dynamic organization seeking an experienced Special Events Sales Manager to drive revenue across a diverse portfolio of venues and event spaces in Anaheim, Ca. (Fully onsite). This role is ideal for a sales-driven events professional who thrives on prospecting, closing deals, and bringing high-impact events to life—while collaborating closely with internal teams to ensure seamless execution and an exceptional client experience.

• Drive revenue by selling and booking private and public special events across assigned venues
• Own the full sales cycle: outbound prospecting, client presentations, negotiations, and contract execution
• Build and manage a targeted sales pipeline
  , forecasting revenue and tracking performance
• Develop strategies to expand event programming across corporate, social, and public-facing events
• Respond promptly to inbound inquiries and maintain detailed client and sales records
• Conduct venue tours for clients, planners, producers, and location scouts
• Coordinate with internal teams to validate availability, pricing, feasibility, and event logistics
• Draft, negotiate, and finalize event contracts while maintaining organized databases
• Represent the organization at industry events, trade shows, and networking functions
• Support sales collateral, marketing initiatives, and event-focused campaigns
• Monitor industry trends and identify new business opportunities

• Strong consultative sales and relationship-building skills
• Confidence negotiating contracts and closing complex deals
• Excellent communication skills—written, verbal, and presentation
• High attention to detail with the ability to manage multiple accounts and deadlines
• Collaborative mindset with comfort working cross-functionally
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and event sales/catering/calendar systems

• 5+ years of experience in special events sales, hospitality sales, or entertainment-related business development
• Proven success driving event revenue and managing profitable client relationships
• Solid understanding of special event operations, guest experience standards, and market dynamics

Mid-Senior level

Full-time

Entertainment Providers