Company Overview:
But the game is just the beginning.
With seamless auto-scoring, curated cocktails, and shareable bites, Puttery is where lively competition meets elevated hospitality. Whether you're planning a night out, celebrating a milestone, or hosting a private event, we offer a vibrant, welcoming space to play, connect, and unwind.
At Puttery, we don’t just play the game, we reimagine it.
Job Details:
Job Purpose
This role is ideal for someone who understands hospitality, thrives on relationships, and has a knack for blending entertainment with golf-centric engagement.
Key Responsibilities
Education
About Puttery
Puttery is a modern twist on the classic game of putting, designed for today’s social, connected crowd. Our immersive courses blend competitive fun with unexpected design elements, creating a unique experience at every hole.
But the game is just the beginning.
With seamless auto-scoring, curated cocktails, and shareable bites, Puttery is where lively competition meets elevated hospitality. Whether you're planning a night out, celebrating a milestone, or hosting a private event, we offer a vibrant, welcoming space to play, connect, and unwind.
At Puttery, we don’t just play the game, we reimagine it.
Location: Minneapolis, MN 55401 (This is a 100% onsite position)
240 Hennepin Ave, Minneapolis, MN 55401
Compensation: $50,000 base salary + commission
Title: Event Sales Manager
Job Purpose
We’re looking for a driven, golf-forward Event Sales Manager to lead business development and event execution at Puttery Minneapolis. This is a strategic sales role focused on growing revenue through corporate and social events, golf programming, and local partnerships. You'll be responsible for building a strong event pipeline, closing high-value deals, and ensuring seamless handoff to operations to deliver unforgettable guest experiences.
This role is ideal for someone who understands hospitality, thrives on relationships, and has a knack for blending entertainment with golf-centric engagement.
Key Responsibilities
- Book and manage events from initial inquiry through execution, acting as the primary client contact and internal liaison.
- Prospect and close new business, focusing on corporate outings, social celebrations, and local partnerships that align with the brand.
- Drive revenue growth through creative upselling, package development, and targeted outreach.
- Engage with the local community—attend networking events, industry expos, and neighborhood activations at least once per month.
- Collaborate cross-functionally with the venue’s Operations team and Corporate Sales leadership to support business goals.
- Track and report sales performance weekly, monthly, and quarterly.
- Maintain a consistent on-site presence to support event execution and deepen client relationships.
- Promote a high-performance, guest-first culture through energy, professionalism, and consistency.
Qualifications and Skills
- Minimum 3 years of event sales experience, preferably in hospitality, entertainment, or sports/golf-related venues.
- Strong background in lead generation, client communication, and sales conversion.
- Operational mindset with experience coordinating logistics and managing costs.
- Confident communicator who can adapt quickly and represent Puttery in the community.
- Proficient in Microsoft Office; experience with POS and CRM/event platforms is a plus.
Education
- High school or equivalent education required
- Culinary/Hospitality Management Degree or Apprenticeship Program preferred
Puttery is committed to equal opportunity in the workplace, preventing discrimination and harassment, including sexual misconduct, based on legally protected diversity characteristics (such as race, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, family status, citizenship, genetic information and veteran status) in its application and hiring processes and in its employment decisions. Additionally, Puttery takes action to prevent retaliation and to create a respectful, equitable and inclusive environment for everyone.
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