Sports Sales & Services Manager

Sports Sales & Services Manager

About Us

Travel Lane County promotes the Eugene, Cascades & Coast region to support a resilient, year‑round and countywide economy that enriches our communities. Our team is collaborative, innovative and driven by a shared commitment to serving the place we call home.

We’re looking for a Sports Sales & Services Manager to guide events from first conversation to final whistle—building relationships, managing logistics and ensuring athletes, visitors, and partners have unforgettable experiences.

This position blends sales, relationship management, and event coordination. You’ll manage the rebooking process for returning sports events, identify new opportunities, and collaborate with local venues, community partners, and event organizers to make each event a success. Whether you’re pitching a returning tournament, coordinating a familiarization tour, or supporting a championship weekend, your work helps strengthen the region’s reputation as a vibrant, year‑round sports destination.

• Has a sales mindset. You’re confident asking for the business, following up on leads and turning relationships into results.
• Loves events and logistics. You’re energized by a full plate and a steady flow of projects. You keep details organized, priorities clear and events/committees running smoothly from start to finish.
• Builds strong relationships. You connect easily with people and take pride in being a trusted partner to event organizers, venues and local stakeholders.
• Thinks strategically and stays curious. You enjoy researching opportunities, analyzing trends and identifying ways to strengthen Lane County’s position as a sports destination.
• Brings focus, flexibility and teamwork. You manage multiple projects with ease, adapt quickly when plans change and collaborate across teams and committees to make great things happen.
• Values community and service. You care deeply about the visitor experience and understand how sports tourism benefits the people who live here.
• Bonus points if you’re a sports enthusiast. You don’t need to be an athlete, but if you get excited about the energy, teamwork and community impact that sports bring, you’ll feel right at home here.

You’ll be part of a team that’s passionate about collaboration, innovation and service. This full‑time role is based in our downtown Eugene office, with opportunities for hybrid work after your first few months.

Your time will be split between research, partner meetings and event coordination both behind the scenes and on‑site ’ll lead service delivery from kickoff to execution, manage relationships with event owners and partners. You’ll also take the lead on rebooking efforts building rapport, identifying opportunities and confidently asking for the next event. Occasional evening and weekend work is part of the rhythm of the job, but so are the rewards seeing your work come to life as athletes, fans and communities come together.

$55,000 (full‑time, exempt)

• Medical and dental insurance
• Paid holidays, vacation and sick leave
• Employer SEP/IRA contributions after two years

A culture built on collaboration and innovation.

We champion each other’s growth, step up to help when needed and stay focused on work that benefits our broader community.

Your efforts directly support businesses across Lane County’s communities. You'll help visitors discover experiences that become lasting memories while contributing to a visitor economy that benefits the people who live here.

Position is open until filled. First review of applications will be on November 12.

Sports Sales and Services Manager

This position works closely with the Senior Director of Sports through the full sales and services process for sports events, ensuring seamless experiences for event owners, athletes and community partners. The manager leads rebooking efforts, oversees service delivery and coordinates local and regional partnerships to strengthen Lane County’s position as a premier sports destination.

• Sales & Event Development (30%)
  • Manage the rebooking…