Special Events Sales Manager

GEODIS Park is the premier home of the Nashville Soccer Club and stands as the largest soccer-specific stadium in North America, boasting a seating capacity of 30,000. Officially opened in May 2022, this state-of-the-art venue is much more than just a place for soccer matches; it serves as an ideal and versatile location for various events including meetings, conventions, receptions, luncheons, dinners, trade shows, galas, holiday parties, graduations, and countless other gatherings. The modern amenities and impressive architectural design make GEODIS Park a highly sought-after venue capable of accommodating diverse events and providing an unforgettable experience for all attendees. The stadium’s strategic location in Nashville, a vibrant and growing city known for its music, culture, and business opportunities, reinforces its position as a go-to venue for event planners and clients across multiple industries. The role of Special Events Sales Manager at GEODIS Park is a pivotal position responsible for driving revenue and fostering meaningful client relationships through the sales and coordination of special events held at the stadium. Reporting directly to the Senior Director of Special Event Sales, this position requires a passionate and resourceful individual who can actively develop new business opportunities while maintaining excellent rapport with existing clients. The successful candidate will creatively package the distinctive and varied spaces within GEODIS Park to suit every client’s event needs, ensuring the venue’s utilization is maximized and the client experience is exemplary from the initial inquiry to the event’s execution. In this role, you will collaborate with internal teams, including operations, marketing, ticketing, sponsorship, and premium sales, to support seamless event delivery and maximize revenue streams. You will also be involved in market research to identify emerging opportunities and participate in industry networking events to keep the venue’s offerings visible and competitive. The ideal candidate will be skilled at developing innovative sales strategies and social event packages that enhance GEODIS Park’s reputation and increase overall business growth. By leveraging your knowledge of the event, hospitality, and sports sectors, you will help sustain the venue’s standing as a premier event destination in the Nashville area and beyond. This full-time position embraces a dynamic work environment, requiring availability during evenings, weekends, and holidays as events occur. GEODIS Park and Nashville Soccer Club pride themselves on their commitment to equal opportunity employment, fostering a welcoming workplace inclusive of all qualified applicants regardless of race, color, religion, gender, or any other protected class. Joining this team means becoming part of an innovative, fast-paced, and inspiring organization where your contributions will directly impact the success and growth of a landmark sports and events facility.

• Bachelor's degree in business, hospitality, marketing, or related field
• 3+ years of relevant sales experience in events, hospitality, or corporate settings
• Proven success in event sales prospecting, negotiating, and closing
• Strong knowledge of event and hospitality industry
• Excellent communication skills
• Detail-oriented multitasking ability
• Advanced experience in CRM and venue management tools
• Creative development of event packages
• Self-driven and collaborative work style
• Availability to work evenings, weekends, and holidays as needed