Sales Manager, Private Events | Full-Time | University of Kansas Social Club

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Sales Manager, Private Events | Full-Time | University of Kansas Social Club

Location

US-KS-Lawrence

Job Post Information* : Posted Date

5 hours ago (8/11/2026 12:05 PM)

Job ID

2026-33823

Location Name

University of Kansas Social Club

Category

Sales

Type

Regular Full-Time

Location : Location

US-KS-Lawrence

Job Post Information* : External Company Name

Oak View Group

Job Post Information* : External Company URL

https://www.oakviewgroup.com/

Location : Postal Code

66045

Location : Address

1651 Naismith Drive

Job Post Information* : Post End Date

11/6/2026

Oak View Group

Oak View Group (OVG) is the global leader in premium live entertainment infrastructure and services, with a platform spanning venue development and end-to-end capabilities across venue management, hospitality, and sponsorship sales. Founded in 2015, the company serves a collection of seven world-class owned venues and a client roster of the most iconic arenas, stadiums, convention centers, music festivals, performing arts centers, and cultural institutions, spanning four continents.

The Sales Manager, Private Events is responsible for booking both corporate and social private event revenue at the University of Kansas Social Club. The Private Event Sales Manager will solicit new, potential private event business with a high priority on establishing meaningful relationships resulting in multi-year event contracts. This position successfully manages the booking process from sale to service in cooperation with internal venue stakeholders to ensure successful implementation. This role pays an annual salary of $50,000-$60,000 and is commission eligible. Benefits for Full-Time roles: Health, Dental and Vision Insurance, 401(k) Savings Plan, 401(k) matching, and Paid Time Off (vacation days, sick days, and 11 holidays). This position will remain open until November 6, 2026.

Prospect new business via previous contacts, networking, trade publications, resource guides, database companies, and cold calls. Target the local hospitality industry, i.e., event planners, corporate planners, and direct corporate-level decision makers to sell private events. Collaborate with internal venue booking stakeholders to identify and secure available date inventory for outbound and inbound sales initiatives. Conduct market research on potential new leads and develop tie-in opportunities within Oak View Group (OVG) and venue business units to enhance the value of sales packages. Tour available spaces to prospective clients and actively sell venue locations. Develop client relationships and enhance existing relationships to maintain renewal business. Develop professional proposal and sales presentations collateral (research, data, photography, testimonials, etc.). Provide weekly reports on sales results to track individual and event performance. Manage and cultivate business relationships by attending relevant industry functions as a representative of OVG. Develop and implement new, creative ways to package social events for increased sales. Establish partnership opportunities with the premium sales staff to maximize event and revenue opportunities. Work cooperatively with sponsorship service representatives to provide event opportunities to existing clientele. Assist in the development of internal special event series initiatives. All other duties as assigned by the General Manager/Assistant General Manager.

Bachelor's degree in business, hospitality, or a related field. 3-5 years' experience in a corporate sales or marketing environment with evidence of solid business acumen and an understanding of how to manage sales opportunities Experience working in a convention center, sports and