Event Sales Manager

American Golf is a trusted leader in golf hospitality, dedicated to elevating the game while fostering vibrant community connections. With deep expertise in golf operations and club culture, American Golf is renowned for creating welcoming and memorable experiences for every guest and member. As a leading company in the golf hospitality industry, it emphasizes exceptional course care and superior service to promote environments where people feel invited to play, connect, and build lasting relationships. The company views golf as more than a sport; it is a social hub where traditions flourish, relationships deepen, and a strong sense of community prevails.

The Event Sales Manager role at American Golf is designed for a motivated and service-oriented individual who excels at building meaningful relationships with members and guests to drive event sales. This position is responsible for the full lifecycle of private event and golf tournament sales, including planning, marketing, coordination, and execution. The ideal candidate is a strategic sales professional who thrives on customer service, community engagement, and event management in a hospitality setting.

In this role, the Event Sales Manager will develop market segments and build new customer relationships while maintaining a strong network of existing clients. This includes selling and promoting diverse types of events such as corporate meetings, trainings, wedding receptions, rehearsal dinners, milestone celebrations, holiday parties, fundraisers, and school banquets. The manager acts as an ambassador for the golf property, fostering lasting relationships with individuals and corporate clients to ensure repeat business and cultivate predictable sales outcomes.

The position requires heightening external community awareness through participation in bridal shows, golf expos, and other public events, and maintaining an active and positive presence in social media platforms such as LinkedIn, Facebook, Instagram, and Pinterest. The manager will work closely with culinary teams and management to design custom event menus and coordinate event details, ensuring seamless service delivery.

A significant focus of the role is maximizing tournament revenues by effectively negotiating event details, optimizing tee time usage, and consistently meeting or exceeding sales goals and departmental budgets through targeted sales and marketing plans. The Event Sales Manager provides leadership and contributes to a cohesive team environment, supporting the overall mission of American Golf to provide unparalleled golf hospitality experiences.

American Golf values equal employment opportunities and embraces diversity across its workforce. This position requires flexibility in scheduling, including evenings, weekends, and holidays, to meet business needs and deliver outstanding customer service. The role offers an exciting challenge for professionals passionate about sales, events, hospitality, and golf, offering growth opportunities within a premier golf hospitality company.