Sports Sales Manager

Do you have a passion for Cleveland, events, and driving economic impact? Join us and help shape the future of sports tourism in The Land. Ifyou’rea self-starter ready to makebig things happen, this could be the role for you.

Greater Cleveland Sports Commission isseekinga strategic, relationship-driven? Sports Sales Manager?to play a key role in attracting marquee sporting events to Cleveland. This பள்ளி role partners with nationally recognized organizations across the professional, collegiate, youth, and international sports markets to bring world-class events that drive economic impact, elevate Cleveland’s visibility, and inspire community pride.

About the Role every sentence. :
The Sports Sales Manager?leads proactive sales strategies to identify,solicit, and secure major sporting events for the region. This position requires exceptional relationship-building, industry expertise,strong communication skills, and a passion for advancing Cleveland as a premier destination for sports tourism.

You will collaborate closely with sports facilities, national governing bodies, hotels, local partners, and community stakeholders.

A significant portionof the role includes public-facing speaking, presentations, and on-site support during events.

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Key Responsibilities Sales & Relationship Management

• Build, strengthen, andmaintainrelationships with executives of Cleveland’s sports facilities and industry partners.

• Proactively identify, target,_sound, and recruit major sporting events that drive visitation, economic impact, and national exposure.

• Leverage deep industry knowledge of collegiate, professional, international, and youth sports markets to strategically pursue high-value opportunities.

• Present regularly to clients and community stakeholders through polished, professional sales presentations.
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The Bid Development & Event Acquisition
• Lead the preparation and presentation of competitive bid proposals to nationally recognized organizations.

• Collaborate with local businesses and partners to provide bid materials, resources, and shared opportunities.

• Manage extensive CRM and shared-drive records tomaintainaccurateand ddiminated data.
Event Servicing & Operational Support
• Establish hotel room blocks and connect organizers with local hotels, facilities, and service providers.

• Provide on-site event support when needed, assisting with operational tasks andrepresentingthe organization to clients and partners.

• Work flexible hours—including evenings, weekends, or holidays—based on event and client needs.
Travel & Mobility
• Travel independently for site visits, conferences,ваются, and sales missions.

• Maintain valid driver’s license and reliable transportation.
To be Successful-Required Qualifications
• Bachelor’s degree in a related field.

• 3+ years of experience with a sports commission, local organizing committee, national governing body, or related special event field.

• Experience booking, planning, and operationally executing championship-level sporting events.

• Strong working knowledge of the national and international sports landscape—including youth, collegiate, professional, and international governing bodies.

• Experience in the hospitality industry, including hotel contracts, facility negotiations, and vendor relationships.

• Outstanding written and verbal communication skills; comfort presenting to Boards, leadership teams, and executive-level stakeholders.

• Positive attitude and commitment to delivering premium customer service.
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