Sales Manager | Full Time | Waterloo Convention Center

Sales Manager | Full-Time | Waterloo Convention Center in Waterloo, Iowa | Careers at Waterloo Convention Center

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Sales Manager | Full-Time | Waterloo Convention Center

Location US-IA-Waterloo

Job Post Information* : Posted Date 9 hours ago(5/2/2026 12:24 PM)

Job ID 2026-31555

Location Name Waterloo Convention Center

Category Sales

Type Regular Full-Time

Location : Location US-IA-Waterloo

Job Post Information* : External Company Name Oak View Group

Job Post Information* : External Company URL https://www.oakviewgroup.com/

Location : Postal Code 50701

Location : Address 200 W. 4th St.

Job Post Information* : Post End Date 7/31/2026

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.

Position Summary

The Sales Manager will ensure the sales team at the facility meets all individual and departmental sales goals. This position is responsible for the overall tasks related to sales for the facility and will also lead all sales personnel in establishing goals, procedures, and daily duties.

This role pays an annual salary of $44,000-$50,000.

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 July 31, 2026.

Responsibilities

• Manage and participate in the development and implementation of goals, objectives, policies, and priorities of all sales programs and activities.
• Assume management responsibility for all services and activities of the Sales Department within the facility, including sales tools and materials, proposals, sales calls, and contracts.
• Select, train, motivate, and evaluate all sales personnel; provide or coordinate staff training; work with employees to correct deficiencies.
• Implement discipline and termination procedures.
• Plan, direct, coordinate, and review the work plan for providing marketing, booking, and sales services.
• Participate in the development and administration of the annual budget and forecast of additional funds needed for staffing, equipment, materials, and supplies.
• Monitor and approve expenditures and direct and implement adjustments as necessary.
• Prepare written proposals; reevaluate potential business value of various events and clients; initiate contractual arrangements.
• Conduct tours of the facility for potential licensees; answer questions and provide information regarding facility capabilities.
• Meets with General Manager on a regular basis to discuss all matters pertaining to sales operations.
• Travel to regional areas throughout the year in search of new business.
• Budget and work within the operating budget.
• Responsible for all revenue generation.
• Perform other duties and responsibilities as assigned.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 3-5 years of increasingly responsible sales experience for an arena, convention center, sports franchise, hotel, or other similar public assembly or hospitality facility, including supervisory responsibility.
• Bachelor's degree or better from an accredited college or university with major coursework in Marketing, Business Administration, or a related field.
• Ability to work event nights, weekends, and holidays as required.
• Has a strong track record of building relationships and generating new business.
• Excellent organizational skills, leadership skills, and customer service skills.
• Enthusiastic and positive thinker.
• Strong PC and data processing skills; working knowledge of MS Word and Excel, as well as database management software.

Strengthened by our Differences. United to Make a Difference

At OVG, we understand that to continue positively disrupting the sports and live entertainment industry, we need a diverse team to help us do it. We also believe that inclusivity drives innovation, strengthens our people, improves our service, and raises our excellence. Our success is rooted in creating environments that reflect and celebrate the diverse communities in which we operate and serve, and this is the reason we are committed to amplifying voices from all different backgrounds.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Oak View Group is committed to equal employment opportunity. We will not discriminate against employees or applicants for employment on any legally recognized basis ("protected class") including, but not limited to veteran status, uniform service member status, race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, physical or mental disability, genetic information or any other protected class under federal, state, or local law.

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