Event Sales Manager
Pirate Ventures, Washington, District of Columbia, United States
Corsair Creative, Washington DC
We're looking for a driven sales professional to own event growth across the Corsair Creative venue portfolio. If you thrive on building relationships, closing deals and delivering standout client experiences, this role is built for you.
THE OPPORTUNITY As an Event Sales Manager, you'll own the full sales cycle and business development activities for events up to 75 guests across the entire Corsair Creative venue portfolio. From first inquiry to signed contract, you’ll be the engine behind pipeline growth, delivering compelling venue tours, converting prospects into confirmed bookings, and building lasting client relationships. Reporting to the Senior Sales Manager, you’ll work within a collaborative sales team while maintaining clear personal ownership of your leads, revenue goals, and client outcomes.
What You'll Do
Drive weekly outbound prospecting and hit pipeline and revenue targets consistently
Own the full sales cycle for 75-and-under guest leads across all Corsair Creative venues
Convert inbound inquiries to tentative bookings, then efficiently progress them to definitive bookings
Deliver polished, on‑brand venue tours with proposals turned around within 24–48 hours
Maintain a disciplined follow‑up cadence to maximize speed‑to‑lead
Keep CRM data accurate and execution‑ready, maintaining correct stages, updated notes, and clear next steps at all times
Recommend best‑fit venues across the portfolio and collaborate cross‑functionally on client needs
Support broader business development initiatives across the Corsair Creative portfolio
What We're Looking For
Proven track record in event sales, hospitality sales, or a related client‑facing sales role
Strong outbound prospecting habits and a consultative approach to closing
Excellent presentation skills; you can articulate venue value clearly and confidently
Highly organized; able to juggle multiple active opportunities without dropping detail or urgency
Experience with CRM or event management software (Tripleseat experience a plus)
Collaborative mindset with a strong sense of personal accountability for outcomes
Comfortable working evenings and weekends as events require
How We Measure Success
Hitting weekly pipeline and revenue targets
Converting tours at a high rate
Growing repeat & referral business
Closing with speed & follow‑through
Maintaining clean CRM data
Building loyal client relationships
Salary: $55,000 per year
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THE OPPORTUNITY As an Event Sales Manager, you'll own the full sales cycle and business development activities for events up to 75 guests across the entire Corsair Creative venue portfolio. From first inquiry to signed contract, you’ll be the engine behind pipeline growth, delivering compelling venue tours, converting prospects into confirmed bookings, and building lasting client relationships. Reporting to the Senior Sales Manager, you’ll work within a collaborative sales team while maintaining clear personal ownership of your leads, revenue goals, and client outcomes.
What You'll Do
Drive weekly outbound prospecting and hit pipeline and revenue targets consistently
Own the full sales cycle for 75-and-under guest leads across all Corsair Creative venues
Convert inbound inquiries to tentative bookings, then efficiently progress them to definitive bookings
Deliver polished, on‑brand venue tours with proposals turned around within 24–48 hours
Maintain a disciplined follow‑up cadence to maximize speed‑to‑lead
Keep CRM data accurate and execution‑ready, maintaining correct stages, updated notes, and clear next steps at all times
Recommend best‑fit venues across the portfolio and collaborate cross‑functionally on client needs
Support broader business development initiatives across the Corsair Creative portfolio
What We're Looking For
Proven track record in event sales, hospitality sales, or a related client‑facing sales role
Strong outbound prospecting habits and a consultative approach to closing
Excellent presentation skills; you can articulate venue value clearly and confidently
Highly organized; able to juggle multiple active opportunities without dropping detail or urgency
Experience with CRM or event management software (Tripleseat experience a plus)
Collaborative mindset with a strong sense of personal accountability for outcomes
Comfortable working evenings and weekends as events require
How We Measure Success
Hitting weekly pipeline and revenue targets
Converting tours at a high rate
Growing repeat & referral business
Closing with speed & follow‑through
Maintaining clean CRM data
Building loyal client relationships
Salary: $55,000 per year
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