Senior Event Sales Specialist

Hybrid - Pasadena, CA

The Role

As 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 Do

Convert and Close at Every Level

Own 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 goals Build and Grow Your Territory

Own 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 management Hit Your Numbers

Work 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 one Pass the Right Leads

Lead 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 Experience

Lead BEO meetings for your events and show up prepared - every timePartner with venue ops teams to ensure flawless execution from contract through celebration Stay with the Guest

Own 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 Counts

Evenings, weekends, and holidays are our busiest times - and that's when we need you mostWhat You'll Bring

You 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 conversationsWhat You'll Get

At 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 needs401(K) Retirement Plans and Employee Stock Purchase ProgramEmployee Assistance Program (EAP), Wellness resources, Vacation and HolidaysPerks - Bowling, Boomers and Waterpark discounts, retail and event discounts, and moreWho We Are

Why Lucky Strike?

We Are Lucky Strike Entertainment, one of the largest and most successful location-based entertainment companies in the World with 360 upscale and traditional Bowling Centers, five expansive and well-located Waterparks, a large Amusement Park in California and 10 upscale Boomers Family Entertainment Centers in major markets.

From a humble beginning with one bowling center in 1997, we redefined an industry and built a powerhouse Company with 14,000 Associates and nearly $1.4 billion in annual revenue. Hospitality is our core and we strive to deliver memorable experiences for every guest on every visit.

When you join Lucky Strike, you join a team of passionate winners and give yourself the best opportunity for sustained career growth and opportunity. It’s not easy to get hired by us – we want only the most talented and committed Managers, but when you do join Lucky Strike, the rewards are abundant.