Lucky Strike Entertainment is hiring: Event Sales Manager in San Jose

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You’ll be part of a vibrant atmosphere filled with dynamic experiences and endless possibilities. Start making your own luck today!

Essential Duties

BE A PARTY PRO

• Respond to all event inquiries and turn those inquiries into booked events.
• Learn the features and benefits of our distinctive properties and event options—and relay them effectively to your clients as you book events across multiple venues.

HIT THOSE NUMBERS

• Meet and exceed your individual sales KPIs.

STAY ON POINT

• Organization is the key to success when working with a large rolodex of clients and multiple venues.
• Master the virtual office multitasking: juggle your pipeline, assigned office tasks, and meetings.

JOIN THE LEADERSHIP SQUAD

• Step up and lend a hand to your team, working alongside Senior Sales Managers and Directors of Sales to provide guidance and support that keeps the crew on track and smashing KPIs.

GUIDE THE GUEST

• Be there for your clients, planning their events, and coordinating the details until the day of the party.
• Actively manage the client relationship both during and after the event with retention efforts to ensure repeat business.

FLEXIBILITY IS KEY

• Be available to work evenings, weekends, and holidays, especially during our busiest event-packed seasons.

BE CAMERA READY

• Stay connected on camera for virtual meetings or one‑on‑one coaching sessions, creating camaraderie from the comfort of home.

Who You Are

You’re a seasoned sales expert, passionate about boosting revenue, leading a team of rockstars, and wielding an organizational superpower. A true team player, you collaborate seamlessly with our operations team, your director, and peers eager to learn from your expertise. Embracing feedback fuels your growth and success. You thrive in friendly competition, surpassing KPIs and helping others do the same. With unwavering commitment to guest service and stellar interpersonal skills, you transform ordinary events into unforgettable celebrations.

Desired Skills

• 3+ years in Sales (Sales management and multi‑unit sales are a plus)
• Proficiency in Outlook, Microsoft Teams, and Excel
• Experience using a CRM
• Data‑centric mindset
• Leadership skills (ability to inspire, motivate, and help lead a team)
• Problem‑solving skills
• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Feedback driven
• Time management and organization skills
• Adaptability

Required

• Designated workspace that is quiet and free from distractions
• Reliable high‑speed internet connection (minimum requirements: 30‑50 Mbps download and 10‑20 Mbps upload)
• Ability to travel for company‑paid trips to the office once per quarter

Who We Are

Lucky Strike Entertainment, formerly Bowlero Corp., is one of the world’s premier location‑based entertainment platforms. With over 360 locations across North America, we provide experiential offerings in bowling, amusements, water parks, and family entertainment centers. The company also owns the Professional Bowlers Association, the major league of bowling, and a growing media property that boasts millions of fans worldwide. For more information, visit ir.luckystrikeent.com.

Compensation and Benefits

The pay rate for this position is $33.65 per hour plus 1%‑3% commission. Lucky Strike Entertainment offers performance‑based incentives and a competitive total rewards package which includes healthcare coverage and a broad range of other benefits. Incentives and/or benefit packages may vary depending on the position. More details regarding benefits are available here: www.bowlerocorp.com/careers/benefits.