Event Sales Manager Lead

About the role

PhotoMules is seeking a driven, hands-on Event Sales Manager to lead weekend youth sports photography events throughout Texas and surrounding states. This is a field-based leadership role responsible for team management, event execution, and driving on-site sales performance.

Professionals with backgrounds in education, coaching, retail management, hospitality, food service leadership, customer service management, youth programs, and event operations are encouraged to apply. The role is based in Austin, TX, with regional travel required, covering weekend events in Texas and surrounding areas from Friday to Sunday, with travel expenses covered.

Responsibilities

• Traveling to events in and around Texas
• Leading and supervising a team of 2–6 event staff
• Managing full event setup and breakdown (tent, booth, equipment)
• Overseeing photography flow, printing, and order fulfillment
• Driving sales results and coaching team members in real time
• Engaging customers and closing sales directly
• Handling customer concerns and operational issues on-site
• Making fast decisions in high-volume environments
• Completing 1–5 hours of weekly prep work (staff confirmations, scheduling, equipment readiness)
• Mentoring, motivating, and developing team members to deliver strong customer experiences
• Creating a positive, organized environment for staff, athletes, coaches, and families

Requirements

• Previous leadership experience (team lead, supervisor, assistant manager, event manager, department lead, program coordinator, instructional leader, etc.)
• Strong sales background, commission or performance-based experience preferred
• Confident managing people in outdoor, high-energy environments
• Excellent communicator and problem-solver
• Comfortable standing and working on feet for extended periods
• Organized and able to prepare for events independently
• Experience coaching, training, mentoring, teaching, or developing team members is a plus

Skills

Backgrounds that transition well include retail management, trade show or kiosk sales, high-volume food & beverage leadership, event-based operations, education, teaching, coaching, or school administration, and youth sports, recreation, or after-school program leadership.

Benefits

• Competitive base pay
• Performance-based bonus tied to event sales
• Travel expenses covered
• Hands-on leadership experience in a growing company
• Performance-driven culture
• Active, outdoor work environment
• Opportunities for advancement and increased responsibility

Schedule

Weekend availability is required (Friday–Sunday), with travel across the Texas and surrounding region. Candidates must be comfortable driving a company vehicle and have a clean driving record.