Full-Time

Event Sales Director

Updated on 8/1/2026

Topgolf International

Topgolf International

10,001+ employees

Operator of tech-driven golf entertainment venues

No salary listed

Nashville, TN, USA

In Person

Category
Sales & Account Management (1)
Required Skills
Sales
Forecasting
CRM
Word/Pages/Docs
Excel/Numbers/Sheets

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Requirements
  • Five or more years of progressive sales leadership experience, including leadership of direct reports.
  • A bachelor's degree is required; equivalent years of relevant experience will be considered.
  • Proven success in high-volume events or hospitality sales environments.
  • Three to five or more years of professional-level communication, time management, and organizational skills.
  • Three to five or more years of progressive, relevant experience within the hospitality industry.
  • Strong computer skills, particularly with Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Word, and Delphi or similar sales software.
  • Must be 21 years of age or older as required by state or local law.
  • Ability to remain stationary for extended periods of time, including working at a desk, computer workstation, or within the venue.
  • Ability to regularly move throughout the venue to conduct site tours, support event setup walkthroughs, and engage with guests and operational teams.
  • Ability to occasionally lift, carry, and/or move up to 25 pounds.
  • Ability to communicate clearly and effectively, both verbally and in writing, in person, by phone, and electronically, including high-volume client outreach and internal team communications.
  • Ability to hear and respond to verbal communication in a venue environment, including areas with moderate to high levels of background noise during events and peak service periods.
  • Visual acuity sufficient to read documents, computer screens, customer relationship management dashboards, banquet event orders, and written correspondence.
Responsibilities
  • Manage a high-volume pipeline of inbound leads while executing consistent daily outbound business development.
  • Build and expand client relationships by identifying upsell opportunities and driving repeat business.
  • Deliver in-person selling experiences through site tours and client touchpoints that convert and retain accounts.
  • Maximize lifetime value by growing and retaining top accounts.
  • Facilitate banquet event order meetings to ensure accurate event details and seamless execution.
  • Ensure event readiness by managing packets, payments, and key operational details.
  • Review daily performance metrics and pipeline reports to stay ahead of targets and identify gaps.
  • Maintain pipeline accuracy and data integrity to support forecasting and decision-making.
  • Lead and develop the venue's sales team through regular, in-person coaching and performance management.
  • Optimize workflow and drive accountability within the sales team function to support venue-level sales efficiency.
  • Create clarity around expectations and invest in the team's growth and development.
  • Maintain alignment with the General Manager and cross-functional teams, including operations and department heads, through regular one-on-one meetings, huddles, and sales meetings.
  • Keep leadership informed on pipeline health, priorities, and performance with consistency and transparency.
  • Bring solutions-first thinking to conversations and escalations.
  • Push the venue sales team to achieve revenue targets through consistent performance and accountability.
  • Drive a track record of success through personal selling, team coaching, and pipeline oversight.
  • Foster urgency for reaching goals and meeting deadlines at the venue level.
  • Lead the team to persist and maintain performance standards during high-volume or challenging periods.
  • Clarify the venue's sales strategy and ensure the team's efforts are prioritized to support it.
  • Create plans that leverage market trends, competitive data, and account insights to drive growth.
  • Balance long-term account strategy with immediate pipeline execution.
  • Lead the team to pursue opportunities that create sustainable revenue and client retention.
  • Hold the team accountable for delivering a best-in-class guest experience at every stage of the event lifecycle.
  • Gather customer satisfaction input and use it to identify service gaps and improvement opportunities.
  • Anticipate and meet emerging client needs before they become issues.
  • Align event execution and business processes to deliver consistently on client expectations.
  • Accept responsibility for venue sales performance and act decisively to drive improvement.
  • Hold self and team accountable for pipeline accuracy, banquet event order reviews, and revenue targets.
  • Monitor key metrics and milestones to chart progress and adjust the approach when results lag.
  • Follow through on commitments to the team, clients, and venue leadership.
  • Develop the sales team through regular coaching, performance management, and workflow optimization.
  • Communicate clear goals, roles, and expectations to the team.
  • Ensure the team has the right skills and leverage individual strengths to drive sales efficiency.
  • Reward team efforts and create a culture of accountability, ownership, and continuous improvement.
Desired Qualifications
  • A master's degree is preferred.
Topgolf International

Topgolf International

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Topgolf uses high-tech driving ranges that blend golf with social entertainment. Players hit microchipped balls into targets to score points based on distance and accuracy, playing in bays that are charged by time. Venues combine sport with dining, drinks, and event spaces to create a social experience for families, friends, corporate groups, and golf enthusiasts. Compared with traditional golf or purely entertainment venues, Topgolf differentiates itself by integrating technology, a social atmosphere, and variety of revenue streams (venue time, food and beverage, events, and merchandise) into one experiential offering. The company’s goal is to grow its footprint by delivering scalable, engaging entertainment experiences that mix sport, technology, and hospitality across more locations both in the U.S. and internationally.

Company Size

10,001+

Company Stage

Acquired

Total Funding

$301.4M

Headquarters

Dallas, Texas

Founded

2000

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What believers are saying

  • New Media Networks division enables national sponsorship deals valued at $3M–$5M per partner annually[1][4].
  • 'My Bay, My Way' app feature at Parsippany drives higher per-visit food and beverage revenue[2].
  • 2026 FIFA World Cup soccer-themed experiences at 100+ venues boost summer traffic and repeat engagement[7].

What critics are saying

  • Leonard Green & Partners' $1.1B debt load post-spinoff forces venue closures or aggressive cost-cutting by 2028[5].
  • Same-store sales decline persists into 2026 due to consumer spending pullback, threatening cash flow stability[5].
  • PepsiCo's eight-year exclusive deal locks 20% of F&B revenue, limiting flexibility to pivot to higher-margin brands[2].

What makes Topgolf International unique

  • Topgolf blends microchipped golf balls with 28,000+ digital screens for interactive, data-driven play[1][6].
  • It operates 102 venues nationwide, offering climate-controlled bays, full-service dining, and event spaces[1][2].
  • Topgolf Media Networks unifies sponsorship, media, and licensing for custom brand partnerships across 42M annual guests[1][3].

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Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

401(k) Company Match

Paid Vacation

Mental Health Support

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Headcount

6 month growth

18%

1 year growth

18%

2 year growth

19%
First Tee – Florida Gold Coast
Jul 23rd, 2026
From Topgolf to a national stage: How golf helped Sydney find her voice.

From Topgolf to a national stage: How golf helped Sydney find her voice. When Sydney Purdon stepped up to hit balls at a new Topgolf facility near her home in Aledo, Texas, she had no idea she was about to find her sport. She was 8 years old, and her parents had signed her up for summer camp, mostly to see if golf would stick. By the end of her very first day, she had hit more than 300 balls and was hooked. "I had tried dance, cheer, basketball and soccer when I was younger, but golf turned out to be my favorite sport to play," Sydney said. That same fall, her parents discovered First Tee - Fort Worth, and she has been an active participant every season since. Eight years later, Sydney is a junior coach at her chapter, and she's pursuing Ace, First Tee's capstone program for teens. She was also selected to attend the 2026 First Tee Game Changers Academy, a national opportunity presented in partnership with AWS, the 3M Open and Topgolf, fittingly the same brand that first put a club in her hands. "Stories like Sydney's exemplify why we're so proud to be a gateway to golf for countless young people," said Tiffany Brush, senior director of marketing and charitable initiatives at Topgolf. "Whether it's through our summer academy programs, partnership with First Tee or simply providing a fun, no pressure environment to try something new for family day out, we're committed to introducing the world to the sport we love. Sydney's remarkable journey from discovering her passion at Topgolf as an 8-year-old to becoming a Game Changers Academy member and leader in her community is exactly the kind of impact we hope to create every single day." Leading by example, on and off the course Game Changers Academy focuses on inclusive leadership, something Sydney has already demonstrated at her chapter. As a volunteer coach on Saturday mornings, she works directly with younger players, many of them girls just starting their First Tee journey. Since pursuing Ace, Coach Chuck said Sydney "has shown up regularly and faithfully, investing in younger participants and modeling leadership through action." She's also volunteered at the PGA TOUR's Charles Schwab Challenge and with LPGA Girls Golf. Sydney's commitment to inclusion is not abstract. She lives with primary ciliary dyskinesia, a rare genetic condition that affects her lungs and requires frequent medical care, including a hospital stay last year. Rather than let it sideline her, Sydney channeled her experiences into advocacy, raising concerns with her school counselors about attendance policies that unintentionally penalized students managing chronic health needs. Leaning on First Tee's CARE framework - communicate, actively listen, review options, end with a win-win solution - she worked toward a solution that let her stay eligible for academic rewards while managing her care. That same resilience carried her back to golf. Starting with putting and short game before working up to full swings again, Sydney returned to competition and continues to improve, currently competing for Aledo High School's varsity team while maintaining a 4.43 GPA. Looking ahead Sydney hopes to graduate near the top of her class, lower her handicap and pursue a career in graphic design, all while continuing to grow First Tee's reach in her community. As she heads to Minneapolis this July for Game Changers Academy, she carries with her the same curiosity that brought her to that first Topgolf bay nearly a decade ago, now matched with a clear sense of purpose: using her own experience to make sure no one feels left out.

The Ledger
May 29th, 2026
Topgolf getting a soccer makeover? See its plans for World Cup.

Topgolf getting a soccer makeover? See its plans for World Cup. USA TODAY NETWORK - Florida May 29, 2026, 1:19 p.m. ET * Topgolf is launching a soccer-themed experience at over 100 U.S. locations for the summer global soccer tournament. * The experience includes a new soccer-inspired golf game, in-venue soccer goals, and special menu items. * All global soccer tournament matches will be broadcast on screens at Topgolf venues starting June 11. Why not catch some World Cup matches this summer while hitting some golf balls? Topgolf is launching new soccer-themed experiences at more than 100 U.S. venues this summer, including its Florida locations. These experiences will include an interactive, soccer-inspired golf game, in-venue soccer goals, tournament-inspired food and drink specials, and premium game-day packages tied to the global soccer tournament. The venues will also broadcast every global matchup on screens throughout the venue for the duration of the tournament, starting June 11. What are the FIFA World Cup experiences at Topgolf? In a press release, Topgolf announced 63 venues will feature full-size soccer goals installed in the outfield, giving guests a chance to take their shot at the net during any gameplay experience. Separately, Topgolf said it is reintroducing a version of its popular game, Shot Shuffle, with a soccer-inspired twist from May 28 through July 19, transforming the popular game environment into a stadium atmosphere with country flags and a soccer ball tracer. New menu items coming to Topgolf for FIFA World Cup. Topgolf is releasing a limited-time menu for the tournament and for summer in general. Soccer-inspired menu items include: * Breakaway Breeze: ($14.99-$17.59) - Casamigos Blanco Tequila with strawberry, passionfruit and Q Sparkling Grapefruit (served in a collectible cup at select venues, while supplies last). * The Global Cup: ($10) - A customizable cocktail featuring spirits from participating soccer countries with lime and ginger beer. They are also adding new summertime items: * Peach Buzz: ($15.49-$18.99) - Hendrick's Gin, Aperol and Red Bull Peach Edition (White Peach), watermelon and orange. * poppin' cream: ($9.29-$11.29) - poppiStrawberry Lemon, peach, strawberries, cold foam topping. What is topgolf? See Florida locations. Topgolf is a sports entertainment complex that combines an inclusive, high-tech driving range with a full restaurant and bar. There are 10 Topgolf locations throughout Florida: When does the FIFA World Cup 2026 begin? The 2026 World Cup will run from June 11 to July 19. What dates will the FIFA World Cup 2026 be in Florida? Miami, Florida, is set to host seven matches at the Hard Rock Stadium. Here are the dates: * Saudi Arabia vs. Uruguay | Group Stage | Monday, June 15 * Uruguay vs. Cabo Verde | Group Stage | Sunday, June 21 * Scotland vs. Brazil | Group Stage | Wednesday, June 24 * Colombia vs. Portugal | Group Stage | Saturday, June 27 * Match 86 | Round of 32 | Friday, July 3 * Match 99 | Quarter-final | Saturday, July 11 * Match 103 | Bronze final | Saturday, July 18 Have 2026 World Cup tickets sold out? Are they still available? Yes, as of May 26, last-minute tickets are available at FIFA.com/tickets. FIFA's site also features a marketplace where residents of "most countries" can resell their tickets, and where Mexican residents can exchange them. You can also buy tickets to FIFA World Cup matches on StubHub, Ticketmaster, Vivid Seats and SeatGeek. Samantha Neely is a trending reporter for the USA TODAY NETWORK-Florida, covering pop culture, theme parks, breaking news and more. You can get all of Florida's best content directly in your inbox each weekday by signing up for the free newsletter, Florida TODAY, at https://floridatoday.com/newsletters. Its editors independently choose its recommendations. Some content is produced with paid support from a third party, however its editorial decisions remain independent. If you buy through its links, the USA TODAY Network may earn a commission. Prices and availability may change. Waking up to this view? Included.Grand sunsets. Grand dining. Grand memories. Experience endless flavors, infinite pools, and a private beach on Banderas Bay. All inclusive vacation at Grand Palladium Vallarta Resort & Spa.Palladium Hotel Group | Ad

Nation's Restaurant News
Feb 19th, 2026
Topgolf appoints David McKillips CEO

Topgolf appoints David McKillips CEO. The executive previously served in the same position at Chuck E. Cheese Alicia Kelso, Executive Editor, Nation's Restaurant News February 19, 2026 David McKillips has been named chief executive officer of Topgolf International, effective Feb. 23. He is tasked with overseeing the eatertainment chain's strategic vision and growth. McKillips has more than 30 years of experience in family entertainment, media, and theme park industries. He most recently served as president and CEO of CEC Entertainment, parent company of Chuck E. Cheese and Peter Piper Pizza. There, he led the company through global expansion and modernization efforts bolstered by a $350 million strategic investment. He also guided the organization through financial restructuring following its Chapter 11 bankruptcy in June 2020. "Topgolf is a brand I've long admired; one that brings people together through unforgettable shared experiences no matter their level of interest in the game of golf," McKillips said in a statement. "I'm honored to lead such a talented team that has and continues to expand the player experience through unrivaled hospitality and innovative sports technology." Prior to CEC Entertainment, he served in several leadership roles at Six Flags Entertainment that spanned operations, food and beverage, retail, games, and procurement. McKillips managed operations for theme parks in Canada and Mexico, led the development of new parks globally, founded the company's sponsorship sales and activation division, and launched the Six Flags TV Network. He joins Topgolf about four months after a majority stake of the concept was sold to private equity firm Leonard Green for approximately $1.1 billion. Topgolf Callaway Brands, which acquired Topgolf in 2021 for $2.6 billion, has retained a 40% stake. Topgolf has had a challenging few quarters as consumers pull back on their discretionary spending. Same-venue sales declined by double digits throughout much of 2025, and previous CEO Artie Starrs announced his resignation in August. Still, it has continued to grow and now includes more than 100 entertainment venues. In January, Topgolf opened its 15th venue in its home state of Texas. Follow her on TikTok: @aliciakelso Executive Editor, Nation's Restaurant News Alicia Kelso is the executive editor of Nation's Restaurant News. She began covering the restaurant industry in 2010 for QSRweb.com, FastCasual.com, and PizzaMarketplace.com. When her son was born, she left the industry to pursue a role in higher education, but swiftly returned after realizing how much she missed the space. In filling that void, Alicia added a contributor role at Restaurant Dive and a senior contributor role at Forbes. Her work has appeared in publications around the world, including Forbes Asia, NPR, Bloomberg, The Seattle Times, Crain's Chicago, Good Morning America, and Franchise Asia Magazine. Alicia holds a degree in journalism from Bowling Green State University, where she competed on the women's swim team. In addition to cheering for the BGSU Falcons, Alicia is a rabid Michigan fan and will talk about college football with anyone willing to engage. She lives in Louisville, Kentucky, with her wife and son. Subscribe Nation's Restaurant News Newsletters Content Spotlight Feb 18, 2026 Feb 11, 2026 Feb 9, 2026 Feb 5, 2026 Feb 19, 2026 Content Spotlight

Intellectia.AI
Nov 18th, 2025
Callaway Golf Sells Topgolf Stake, Rebrands

Callaway Golf is selling 60% of its stake in Topgolf to private equity at a discounted valuation after facing challenges for nearly five years. Following the sale, the company will revert to its original name, Callaway Golf Company, and change its stock ticker symbol to "CALY." This move comes after the company had rebranded to Topgolf Callaway Brands Corp. in September 2022, following a merger with Topgolf in March 2021. The sale and rebranding reflect a strategic shift for Callaway.

SGB Online
Oct 16th, 2025
Topgolf to Open First Venue in Wisconsin

Topgolf to open first venue in Wisconsin. Topgolf is building a two-level venue in Monona, WI, eight miles east of Madison. The company's first location in the state is set to open in Fall 2026. Topgolf Wisconsin will be located at 6400 Gisholt Drive and feature 72 outdoor, climate-controlled hitting bays spanning both levels. Chris Callaway, Topgolf chief development officer, commented, "We're thrilled to break ground on the very first Topgolf in Wisconsin and join the University of Wisconsin Badger family. The venue will offer a new way for locals and visitors to connect, compete and play with friends and family while experiencing Topgolf's unique style of modern golf." Nancy Moore, the Mayor of Monona, said, "Topgolf was in search of its first Wisconsin location for quite some time, and we couldn't be happier that they chose Monona. It will be a terrific recreational and entertainment venue, in the heart of the metro area, a draw for residents and visitors alike. It will also be an important anchor for the continued redevelopment of West Broadway." Image courtesy Topgolf