Events & Outing Sales Manager

Date of Notice: 5/1/2026

Start Date: 6/1/2026

Starting Pay: $90-100,000 (base commission, OTE) 

Position Status: Full-Time, Salaried, Non-Exempt

Reports To: Regional General Manager

Where You Will Work  

Portland Parks Golf operates an interconnected ecosystem of public golf facilities strategically located throughout the city to maximize access, affordability, and participation. Together, the portfolio supports the full golfer lifecycle from entry-level instruction and player development to high-quality championship play while also serving as community gathering spaces that generate recreation, events, and economic value for Portland residents and visitors alike.   

 Colwood Golf Center  
Located in Northeast Portland near PDX, Colwood is a player-development and event-friendly facility featuring a 9-hole par-3 course, driving range, footgolf, and flexible event space that attracts beginners, families, and value-oriented golfers.   

 Eastmoreland Golf Course  
A centrally located 18-hole course in Southeast Portland, Eastmoreland pairs historic significance as Oregon’s second-oldest public course with modern amenities including a lighted double-deck driving range, active restaurant, and private event space.   

 Heron Lakes Golf Course  
Set within a scenic natural floodplain, Heron Lakes offers 36 holes of championship golf designed by Robert Trent Jones Sr. and Jr., supporting high daily play with grass-tee range and clubhouse dining.   

 Rose City Golf Course  
A classic municipal course with deep Portland history, Rose City is known for its tree-lined fairways, challenging par-4s, and historic clubhouse, making it a beloved neighborhood gathering place and a staple of the city’s public golf culture.  

What You'll Do  

• Develop and implement sales strategies to increase revenue across golf outings, tournaments, weddings, banquets, meetings, and facility rentals. 
• Prospect, secure, and manage group bookings including corporate events, nonprofit fundraisers, social events, and weddings. 
• Serve as the primary contact for clients from initial inquiry through completed booking process, own client hand off to the event execution teams, ensuring clear communication and a seamless customer experience.  
• Build and maintain relationships with corporations, sponsors, associations, wedding planners, hotels, convention contacts, civic organizations, and community partners to generate new business opportunities. 
• Coordinate with golf operations, food & beverage, and facility staff to ensure successful planning and delivery of events. 
• Monitor tee sheet utilization and facility availability to identify opportunities for group placements and revenue optimization. 
• Maintain accurate booking pipelines, forecasts, and client records to support revenue tracking and planning. 
• Represent the Company professionally in meetings and presentations with municipalities, community partners, and external organizations regarding facility use opportunities. 
• Review and analyze sales performance data and booking trends; recommend adjustments to strategies to achieve revenue targets. 
• Support retention of repeat clients and cultivate long-term relationships to strengthen annual booking pipelines. 
• Ensure internal teams are informed of upcoming events and operational requirements to maximize coordination and service quality. 
• Cross-train key staff members on group booking procedures and customer service expectations related to outings and events. 
• Assure timely completion of required operational and financial sales reports. 
• Perform other duties as assigned in support of facility revenue goals. 

Ideal Candidate 

• BA or BS degree preferred. 
• Minimum of 3 years of applicable sales experience, preferably in golf, hospitality, events, recreation, or venue management. 
• Demonstrated success generating revenue through group events, tournaments, weddings, and banquet sales. 
• Experience managing booking pipelines, forecasts, and revenue targets. 
• Strong written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills. 
• Ability to manage and organize multiple client relationships and sales timelines simultaneously. 
• Ability to work flexible hours including evenings and weekends as business needs require. 
• Positive attitude and professional presence in all customer and partner interactions. 

Benefits/Perks  

Employer Contribution Benefits 

• Golfing Privileges - Consistent with course policies 
• Employee Assistance Program 
• Discounted Employee Meals