Event Sales Manager/Corporate Events & Hospitality

CityPickle is a dynamic and rapidly growing sport and lifestyle brand based in New York City. Our mission is to spread the joy of pickleball and put a paddle in the hand of every urban dweller. We specialize in operating both permanent, indoor pickleball clubs as well as high-profile, seasonal activations.

Events Sales Manager | Corporate Events & Hospitality

📍 New York City | Hybrid

CityPickle is New York City’s premier pickleball and social-sports brand, offering high-energy corporate events, team-building experiences, and private celebrations at iconic locations throughout NYC and beyond.

We are hiring an Events Sales Manager to drive corporate event sales, manage client relationships, and deliver standout hospitality-driven experiences across our expanding portfolio of pickleball venues.

This role is ideal for a candidate with experience in corporate event sales, hospitality sales, venue sales, or experiential marketing who thrives in a fast-paced, client-facing environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Drive revenue by selling corporate events, team-building events, private events, and buyouts
• Manage the full event sales cycle: inbound leads, outbound prospecting, proposals, negotiations, and contracts
• Develop customized event packages aligned with client goals, budgets, and branding needs
• Serve as primary client contact before, during, and after events
• Coordinate with operations, food & beverage, coaching, and marketing teams to execute seamless events
• Oversee event logistics including court scheduling, staffing, catering, and audiovisual needs
• Ensure all events meet CityPickle’s hospitality and service standards
  
  

Qualifications

• 3 years of experience in corporate event sales, hospitality sales, venue sales, or event planning
• Strong understanding of corporate events, team-building, and experiential activations
• Excellent written, verbal, and negotiation skills
• Highly organized with strong attention to detail and follow-through
• Knowledge of food & beverage, catering, and on-site event logistics
• Familiarity with the NYC corporate events market
• Proficiency with Google Workspace, HubSpot, Tripleseat, and Canva
• NYC-based and available for on-site work, evenings, weekends, and holidays
• Interest in pickleball, racquet sports, or sports-focused experiences is a plus
  
  

Compensation & Benefits

• $65,000–$75,000 base salary, commensurate with experience
• Performance-based bonus opportunities
• Opportunity to grow with a rapidly expanding sports and hospitality brand
  
  

Why CityPickle

• Work at the intersection of sports, hospitality, and experiential events
• Sell a highly engaging, in-demand corporate experience
• Be part of a fast-growing brand with flagship locations, including CityPickle Times Square
• Collaborate with a passionate, entrepreneurial team
  
  

CityPickle is committed to diversity, equity, and inclusion in our workplace. We encourage qualified individuals from all backgrounds to apply.