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Lucky Strike Entertainment

Bowling alley entertainment and dining venues

Senior Event Sales Specialist - Core

Account ExecutiveUpdated on Nov 12
Full-timeChicago, IL, USA

About the Job

Requirements

  • Proven background in group or event sales, hospitality, or a related field; experience with large or complex events is strongly preferred.
  • Track record of managing a high-value pipeline and closing deals with multiple decision-makers.
  • Ability to prospect, build relationships, and follow through consistently.
  • Ability to communicate and present effectively, tailoring pitches to individuals or committees.
  • Ability to stay detail-oriented and organized while managing the many moving parts of large events.
  • Ability to receive feedback and apply it to improve performance.
  • Comfort using Outlook, Microsoft Teams, Excel, and GEMS.
  • Ability to adapt sales conversations to different event sizes and types.
  • Availability to work evenings, weekends, and holidays, when business is busiest.

Responsibilities

  • Own the full sales cycle for groups of 13 or more, from standard social events to large corporate buyouts and complex events with 100 or more guests.
  • Navigate multi-stakeholder decision-making, longer timelines, and higher-complexity contracts.
  • Match each client to an appropriate venue, package, and customized experience for the group’s size and goals.
  • Conduct local business outreach in the assigned territory and build relationships with companies, organizations, and community groups.
  • Develop and expand a portfolio of high-value accounts through prospecting and relationship management.
  • Work toward a quarterly quota, paid monthly on a tiered basis.
  • Pass leads for events with fewer than 12 guests to the Call Center and earn 15% quota credit; pass top corporate accounts to Enterprise; earn 85% quota credit when closing leads passed to the role.
  • Lead BEO meetings for assigned events and arrive prepared.
  • Partner with venue operations teams to coordinate event execution from contract through celebration.
  • Conduct retention outreach across accounts, bring past guests back, and pass qualifying leads to the appropriate segment.
  • Follow up after events to deepen relationships and grow repeat and referral opportunities.

Desired Qualifications

  • Experience with large or complex events.

About the Company

Lucky Strike Entertainment

Bowling alley entertainment and dining venues

Lucky Strike Entertainment operates a chain of entertainment venues that blend bowling, games, food and drinks into social, themed spaces. Guests bowl, play games, and enjoy an evolving menu in a casual, shareable atmosphere designed for fun and celebration. It differentiates itself with a distinctive vibe inspired by The Big Lebowski’s original set design and “The Dude DNA,” aiming for a memorable overall experience rather than just food or games. The goal is to create a magical place where people can let loose, feel great, and the company continually refines its true north while expanding its venues and offerings.

Company size
1,001-5,000
Company stage
Debt Financing
Total funding
$2.1B
Headquarters
Los Angeles, CA
Founded
2003

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