Hospitality Sales Manager

What You’ll Do

• Develop and implement sales strategies to maximize utilization of rental spaces, birthday party bookings, and group food & beverage sales.
• Identify, pursue, and secure new client relationships with corporations, schools, community groups, and social event planners.
• Conduct tours and presentations for prospective clients, showcasing rental spaces and hospitality offerings.
• Build and maintain a pipeline of leads through proactive outreach, partnerships, and repeat customer engagement.
• Manage the full sales cycle from inquiry to signed agreement, ensuring clear collaboration with Event Manager, Event Supervisors, and Food & Beverage Manager.
• Prepare contracts, proposals, and supporting correspondence in alignment with organizational policies and pricing structures.
• Track sales activity, prepare regular reports, and monitor performance against revenue targets.
• Collaborate with Marketing to create targeted campaigns and materials promoting rentals, parties, and hospitality packages.
• Represent Exploration Place at networking, trade shows, and industry events to increase visibility and generate leads.
• Provide on-site support, as needed, during rentals/events to ensure client satisfaction.
• Maintain positive, professional relationships with clients, vendors, and internal teams.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

What We’re Looking For

• Proactive, self-motivated, and goal-oriented.
• Customer-focused with a passion for creating memorable experiences.
• Collaborative, communicative, and team-minded.
• Instinctual attention to detail with the ability to see both the big picture and the fine print.

Why You’ll Love It Here

At Exploration Place, every day is different. From weddings overlooking the Keeper of the Plains to corporate events under the stars, you’ll play a key role in creating unforgettable moments. You’ll also join a collaborative, mission-driven team committed to inspiring a deeper interest in science and discovery for all ages.