Weekend Event Sales Team Lead – Youth Sports Photography

Photo Mules is seeking a driven, hands‑on Event Sales Manager to lead weekend youth sports photography events throughout Texas and surrounding states.

This is a field‑based leadership role responsible for team management, event execution, and driving on‑site sales performance. If you thrive in fast‑paced environments and enjoy leading from the front, this role offers strong ownership and growth opportunity.

Location: Based in Austin, TX (regional travel required)

Travel: Weekend regional travel in Texas and surrounding areas required Friday‑Sunday (travel expenses covered)

You are the on‑site leader. When you’re at an event, you’re responsible for both operations and revenue performance.

• Traveling to events in and around Texas
• Lead and supervise a team of 2–6 event staff
• Manage full event setup and breakdown (tent, booth, equipment)
• Oversee photography flow, printing, and order fulfillment
  
  Drive sales results and coach team members in real time
• Engage customers and close sales directly
• Handle customer concerns and operational issues on‑site
• Make fast decisions in high‑volume environments
• Complete 1–5 hours of weekly prep work (staff confirmations, scheduling, equipment readiness)

• Previous leadership experience (team lead, supervisor, assistant manager, event manager, etc.)
• Strong sales background, commission or performance‑based experience preferred
• Confident managing people in outdoor, high‑energy environments
• Excellent communicator and problem‑solver
• Comfortable standing and working on feet for extended periods
• Organized and able to prepare for events independently

• Retail management
• Hospitality shift leadership
• Trade show or kiosk sales
• High‑volume food & beverage leadership
• Event‑based operations

• Competitive base pay
• Performance‑based bonus tied to event sales
• Travel expenses covered
• Hands‑on leadership experience in a growing company
• Performance‑driven culture
• Active, outdoor work environment

• Weekend availability required (Friday–Sunday)
• Travel across the Texas and surrounding region
• Must be comfortable driving a company vehicle
• Clean driving record required