Event Sales Manager

Benefits

• Bonus based on performance
• Company parties
• Competitive salary
• Dental insurance
• Employee discounts
• Health insurance
• Paid time off

Location:

Virginia Beach, VA. Position type:
Full‑time, on‑site. Some weekends required.

Lesner Inn is a waterfront event venue specializing in food and beverage‑driven weddings, corporate events, and private celebrations. We host approximately 100–115 events per year and are known for strong operations, elevated hospitality, and a warm, relationship‑focused client experience.

This role is designed for someone looking to grow within venue sales and event planning, with clear structure, mentorship, and a defined path toward more senior planning responsibilities.

The Event Sales Manager supports sales and planning operations by managing defined portions of the client workflow while building experience toward senior sales and planning roles. This position focuses on sales support, planning execution, and learning venue‑based event operations.

This is a hands‑on, fast‑paced role ideal for someone early in their career who is organized, eager to learn, and excited to work in a live event environment.

• Answer new lead emails
• Conduct tours for new inquiries
• Assist with sales follow‑up and client communication
• Prepare proposals and contracts

• Update Banquet Event Orders (BEOs) for assigned events
• Assist clients with menu selections, layouts, and timelines
• Support planning meetings through preparation and documentation

• Manage assigned events from planning through execution

• Act as lead event manager or as planning support, as needed
• Assist senior planners or event managers on‑site as needed
• Support event‑day organization and client experience
• Work towards lead day‑of coordinator

• Someone with 1–3 years of experience in hospitality, events, or customer service
• A candidate interested in venue sales and event planning (not full‑service planning)
• A highly organized, detail‑oriented communicator
• Someone comfortable working on‑site and on weekends
• A professional eager to learn and grow within a venue environment

Competitive entry‑level salary (based on experience)

Structured training and mentorship

Clear growth path toward Senior Event Sales & Planning Manager roles

This role offers real exposure to:

• Venue‑based event sales
• Food & beverage–driven planning
• High‑volume event operations
• Professional growth within a supportive team structure

Please submit your resume and a brief note explaining your interest in venue sales and event planning.

Applications are reviewed on a rolling basis.