Venue Sales Manager

The Venue Sales Manager is responsible for driving earned revenue through the sales and booking of Halperin Park's event venues and unique public spaces. This position serves as the primary sales professional for weddings, corporate events, nonprofit galas, private parties, meetings, and other booked special events hosted throughout the park.

The Venue Sales Manager develops new business, manages client relationships, conducts site tours, negotiates venue agreements, and ensures a seamless transition from sales to event execution with the park programming team. Working closely with Operations, Special Events, Marketing, Security, and Halperin Park's catering partners, this role helps position Halperin Park as one of the premier event destinations in Dallas.

This position requires an energetic, relationship-driven sales professional with exceptional customer service skills, strong organizational abilities, and a passion for creating memorable guest experiences.

• Develop and execute a strategic venue sales program to maximize rental and event revenue while supporting and aligning with Halperin Park's mission.
• Prospect and cultivate new business opportunities through networking, referrals, industry partnerships, and community outreach.
• Respond promptly to venue inquiries and maintain consistent communication throughout the sales process.
• Conduct professional site tours showcasing Halperin Park's event venues and amenities.
• Prepare customized event proposals, pricing, rental agreements, and related sales documents.
• Negotiate venue rental agreements within established policies and pricing guidelines.
• Maintain an organized sales pipeline using CRM or event management software.
• Coordinate event bookings, calendars, deposits, payments, and contract execution.
• Work closely with the Special Events team to transition confirmed events into operational planning.
• Coordinate with Halperin Park's catering partners regarding food and beverage opportunities.
• Collaborate with Marketing to promote venue availability through digital media, bridal shows, trade events, and all other promotional campaigns.
• Represent Halperin Park at networking events and hospitality organizations.
• Track sales metrics, booking pace, and revenue performance.
• Prepare monthly sales reports and forecasts.
• Develop relationships with wedding planners, corporate clients, nonprofits, concierge groups and community organizations.
• Assist in developing venue packages, pricing strategies, and promotional offerings.
• Support major park events as needed.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

• Bachelor’s degree in hospitality, Business, Marketing, Event Management, or equivalent relevant experience preferred.
• Three or more years of successful venue, hospitality, hotel, or event sales experience.
• Demonstrated success meeting sales goals.
• Excellent negotiation, presentation, and communication skills.
• Strong organizational and customer service abilities.
• Experience with CRM or event management software.
• Ability to work evenings, weekends, and holidays as required.
• Valid Texas driver's license.

This role works primarily from an office environment in the Halperin Park Administrative offices based in Oak Cliff. Some field time required including outdoor participation in events at the park and sales calls. This is a full-time position with an expectation of 40-hours + each week, this is NOT a remote position. Office hours are generally 8:30am-5pm, M-Fr with occasional weekend or evening work driven by events or park needs.

There is an expectation of full alignment with in-park leadership and an active on-grounds presence in this role.

Halperin Park is a nonprofit destination in the heart of Oak Cliff dedicated to connecting people through recreation, culture, education, and community engagement. Every team member contributes to delivering exceptional guest experiences while advancing our mission to be A Park With A Purpose.

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