Event Sales Director

## Event Sales Director Apply:
Schaumburg, Illinois:
Full time:
Posted Today:
JRABOUT TOPGOLFTopgolf is a sports entertainment company that has changed how millions of people experience golf and where you can build a serious career. Our venues are high-energy, high-volume environments where performance matters and results are visible. Every day, we bring together golf, food and beverages, events, and entertainment into one experience that keeps guests coming back.

WHAT WE’RE SEEKING Are you the kind of seller who builds a book of business as naturally as you build relationships? Do you thrive on owning the full sales cycle from first call to signed contract, while keeping the details tight and the guest experience exceptional? Are you ready to lead a team while staying close to the deals that move the needle?

We are looking for an Event Sales Director who sells with urgency and leads with intention. Someone who can grow accounts, develop a team of Sales Admins, and execute with precision across multiple venues. This role is not about hitting a number. It is about building something repeatable and raising the standard.

If you are ready to own your market, develop your team, and drive revenue that matters — this is where you do it.

THE ROLE The Event Sales Director drives venue revenue by owning a high-volume book of business, supporting core sales routines, and elevating sales execution across the market. This role balances personal selling with team leadership, cross-functional alignment, and operational accuracy to deliver predictable growth and a best-in-class guest experience.  As a leader of a high-energy, guest-facing venue, this role requires a flexible schedule including evenings, weekends, and holidays, with availability to work extended hours during peak periods, special events, and high-volume seasons.

The role will require weekly travel amongst assigned venue locations.  WHAT YOU WILL DOOwn Your Book of Business
* Manage a high-volume pipeline of inbound leads while executing consistent daily outbound business development
* Build and expand client relationships by identifying upsell opportunities and driving repeat business
* Deliver in-person selling experiences through site tours and client touchpoints that convert and retain accounts
* Maximize lifetime value across venues by growing and retaining your top accounts  Execute with Precision
* Facilitate BEO meetings across venues to ensure accurate event details and seamless execution
* Ensure event readiness by managing packets, payments, and key operational details
* Review daily performance metrics and pipeline reports to stay ahead of targets and identify gaps
* Maintain pipeline accuracy and data integrity to support smart forecasting and decision-making  Lead & Develop the Admin Team
* Lead and develop a team of Sales Admins virtually and in-person through regular coaching and performance management
* Optimize workflow and drive accountability within the admin function to support venue-level sales efficiency
* Create clarity around expectations and invest in your team's growth and development  Stay Aligned with Sales Leadership
* Maintain alignment with Area Director and market venues through regular 1:1s, huddles, and sales meetings
* Keep leadership informed on pipeline health, priorities, and performance with consistency and transparency
* Bring solutions-first thinking to every conversation and escalation CORE COMPETENCIES FOR SUCCESS Drives Results | Consistently achieving results, even under tough circumstances.
* Drives the sales team to achieve revenue targets across all venues in the market
* Drives a record of accomplishment of success through consistent pipeline management, conversion, and account growth
* Fosters a sense of…