What are the responsibilities and job description for the Event sales agent position at Sapphire Las Vegas?
Compensation: $15-$25/ hour Commission
Job Description:
The Event Sales Agent is a front-line sales role focused primarily on booking the Sapphire Showroom and, by extension, other private and semi-private areas of the venue. This position is responsible for building and qualifying a strong sales pipeline for senior sales leadership by engaging prospects in person, generating interest, and securing high-value bookings.
Success in this role requires creative, outside-the-box thinking to position the venue in ways that align with its unique environment as a gentlemen’s club. The Event Sales Agent will proactively source opportunities for private parties, corporate events, trainings, buyouts, and specialty experiences, tailoring each booking to client needs while maximizing venue potential. This role plays a key part in expanding revenue opportunities beyond traditional event use.
Key Responsibilities
Prospecting & Lead Generation
Engage prospects in person to introduce offerings and generate qualified sales opportunities.
Conduct cold outreach through in-person canvassing, phone calls, email campaigns, and LinkedIn outreach.
Identify and target high-potential prospects ahead of events and on-site.
Gather accurate and actionable prospect data to support downstream sales efforts.
Book high-value meetings for senior sales leadership.
Ensure smooth handoff of qualified leads to the senior sales team.
Maintain detailed, accurate records of all prospect interactions.
Track outreach activity, lead status, and follow-up actions to ensure consistent pipeline growth.
Support reporting and forecasting efforts through accurate data entry and updates.
Work Environment & Expectations
Field-based role with significant in-person prospect engagement.
Flexible schedule aligned with events, outreach opportunities, and prospect availability.
Performance measured by qualified meetings booked, pipeline contribution, and closed opportunities.
Ideal Candidate Profile
Outgoing & Confident: Enjoys initiating conversations and building rapport with new contacts.
Tenacious & Resilient: Motivated by sales targets and comfortable with rejection.
Self-Directed: Thrives in a field-based role with minimal supervision.
Detail-Oriented: Understands the importance of clean data and accurate records.
Sales-Driven Mindset: Focused on pipeline growth, meeting-setting, and revenue impact
Required Skills & Competencies
Strong Communication Skills: Confident, persuasive, and professional verbal and written communication.
Lead Qualification Expertise: Ability to assess prospect readiness and sales potential quickly.
Organization & Time Management: Able to manage multiple prospects, conversations, and follow-ups simultaneously.
Salary : $15 - $25