Event Sales Manager - SMERF NYC Markets

Five Iron Golf (5i) is the country's biggest indoor golf company with three locations in New York City, three locations in Chicago, two locations in Philadelphia and locations in Seattle, Baltimore, Las Vegas, DC, and Pittsburgh - with more to come!

5i is not your traditional country club. We aspire to establish a casual, relaxed environment for golfers and non-golfers alike. We are a fun and growing company with an urban vibe. We offer indoor golf simulation, lessons, golf fittings, and food and beverage service.

As we expand, we are looking for team-oriented employees who help continue our most important tradition; providing outstanding customer service. 

We are seeking an Event Sales Manager. This individual will sell, plan, and manage events of varying sizes and will report directly to the VP of Business Development. 

Responsibilities include the following:

Contribute to overall venue sales team revenue goals by meeting or exceeding personal sales quotas as assigned by DOS in advance on a monthly (period), quarterly and annual basis 

Strive to deliver an unparalleled guest experience on the phone, via email and with in-person communication from inquiry stage to post-event follow up 

Foster client relationships through ongoing communication with contacts to ensure repeat business and referrals 

Manage all assigned leads with the utmost sense of urgency and in accordance with the company’s lead response time Standards 

Create, manage and confirm Event bookings using Tripleseat sales system including the documentation of all prospect and event client communication 

Utilize established reports and dashboards to ensure personal sales Key Performance Indicators (KPI’s) are being met or exceeded 

Partner with DOS (Director of Sales) to foster a fun, competitive, results centered and engaged sales culture/environment 

Be open and eager to learn new sales skills 

Work in collaboration with the sales team and other departments within the venue • Proactively strive to maintain high levels of quality, accuracy, and process consistency 

Detail any changes/updates to events and any specific needs for a successful event execution by Operations and Culinary based on the guests’ expectations 

Proactively engage in outbound sales activity and networking in the community in adherence to established business development Standards for the venue and AM role in an effort to grow sales revenues for events ment venue focused on event/ticket sales 

Required Qualifications:

Golf, server, and/or hospitality experience encouraged but NOT required

5-10 years of event management and/or sales experience

Communication and marketing skills

Project management experience with a track record of successful events

Leadership skills

Highly Organized

Multi-tasker

Proficiency in event software, specifically Tripleseat

Expert interpersonal skills

Benefits:

Health, Dental, and Vision insurance

Long and Short Term Disability 

Accident and Critical Illness Insurance 

401K 

Meals while working are included for free

**Benefits only apply to Full-Time Employees**

Job Type: This position will be a Full Time, Exempt role 

Hours: will vary by week and will be focused on night and weekend shifts.

Pay: This position will be paid 60-70K/year and include 4-6% commission of event sales at location

Five Iron Golf is committed to celebrating diversity and creating an inclusive environment for employees of all backgrounds. Five Iron Golf provides Equal Employment Opportunity to everyone and complies with all applicable Federal, State and Local laws governing nondiscrimination in all locations. Five Iron Golf will consider all requests for reasonable accommodations as required. 

833 Avenue of the Americas, New York
NY, 10001

60-70K + 4-6% Event Sales Commission