Senior Event Sales Specialist

Lucky Strike Entertainment, formerly Bowlero Corp, is one of the world’s premier location-based entertainment platforms. With over 360 locations across North America, Lucky Strike Entertainment provides experiential offerings in bowling, amusements, water parks, and family entertainment centers. The company also owns the Professional Bowlers Association, the major league of bowling and a growing media property that boasts millions of fans around the globe. For more information on Lucky Strike Entertainment, please visit ir.luckystrikeent.com. Hybrid - Lucky Strike Atlantic Station The RoleAs a Senior Event Sales Specialist on the Core team, you handle everything from standard group bookings to large corporate events and gatherings of 100 or more guests. You bring experience and polish to every conversation, navigate complex multi-stakeholder sales cycles with confidence, and earn the trust of clients who come back year after year. We lead with presence - Lucky Strike Entertainment operates a camera-first policy. All video calls with clients and internal stakeholders require cameras on, and we expect associates to show up polished and professional - that means appropriate attire, a clean environment, and the kind of executive presence that reflects the brand we represent. What You'll DoConvert and Close at Every LevelOwn the full sales cycle for groups of 13 and above - from standard social events to large-scale corporate buyouts and complex 100+ guest eventsNavigate multi-stakeholder decision-making, longer timelines, and higher-complexity contracts with confidenceMatch every client to the right venue, package, and custom experience for their group size and goalsBuild and Grow Your TerritoryOwn all local business outreach in your territory - building relationships with companies, organizations, and community groupsDevelop and expand a portfolio of high-value accounts through consistent prospecting and relationship managementHit Your NumbersWork toward a quarterly quota, paid monthly on a tiered basis - stronger performance means stronger earningsA Commission QRG will detail exactly how your pay is structured from day onePass the Right LeadsLead under 12 guests? Pass to the Call Center and earn 15% quota credit. Top corporate account? Pass to Enterprise. When a lead is passed to you and you close it, you earn 85% quota creditOwn the Event ExperienceLead BEO meetings for your events and show up prepared - every timePartner with venue ops teams to ensure flawless execution from contract through celebrationStay with the GuestOwn retention outreach across your accounts - bringing past guests back and passing qualifying leads to the right segmentFollow up post-event to deepen relationships and grow your repeat and referral pipelineShow Up When It CountsEvenings, weekends, and holidays are our busiest times - and that's when we need you most What You'll BringYou don't need to check every box - but here's what sets the best candidates apart.Proven background in group or event sales, hospitality, or a related field - experience with large or complex events strongly preferredTrack record of managing a high-value pipeline and closing deals with multiple decision-makersConfident prospector who builds relationships naturally and follows through consistentlyStrong communicator and presenter - you know how to tailor your pitch to a room of one or a committee of tenDetail-oriented and organized - because large events have a lot of moving parts and every one of them reflects on youFeedback-driven and coachable - you treat every debrief as an opportunity to sharpen your gameComfortable with Outlook, Microsoft Teams, Excel, and GEMSAdaptable - a 20-person birthday dinner and a 150-person corporate buyout require very different conversations What You'll GetAt Lucky Strike Entertainment, we're committed to your well-being on and off the job:Medical, Dental, and Vision plans to select from based on your needsWellness resources to help you along your wellness journey401(K) Retirement PlansEmployee Stock Purchase ProgramEmployee Assistance Program (EAP)Vacation, Sick Leave, and HolidaysPerks! Bowling, Boomers and Waterpark discounts, retail and event discounts, and more! The pay range for this position is $28.85 to $31.25 per hour plus commission, depending on qualifications. Lucky Strike Entertainment offers performance-based incentives and a competitive total rewards package which includes healthcare coverage and a broad range of other benefits. Incentives and/or benefit packages may vary depending on the position. More details regarding benefits are available here: Lucky Strike Entertainment Benefits