Head of Private Event Sales

Senior Sales Manager, Yankee Stadium Events
Stadium Operations
REPORTS TO:
Executive Director, Stadium Planning & Special Projects
Full-Time, Non-Exempt
Built upon our storied legacy, the New York Yankees look to attract the best possible talent not just on the field but in the front office as well. It is our shared responsibility to maintain the first-class reputation associated with the franchise in all aspects of our business.

The Senior Sales Manager, Yankee Stadium Events is responsible for generating revenue and driving sales for all non-baseball events hosted at Yankee Stadium, including conferences, corporate outings, private functions, and trade shows. The role will focus primarily on sales and revenue generation, client relationship management, event development, and reporting functions. Sales experience in the Greater New York area, supported by an established book of business and longstanding client relationships with strong potential to convert into new sales opportunities.

Proactively identify, prospect, and secure new business opportunities for non-baseball events, creating innovative event solutions and leveraging unique spaces within the Stadium. Develop and execute sales strategies to meet or exceed individual and departmental revenue goals. Prepare proposals and close sales for private, social, and corporate events, serving as the main point of contact throughout the sales cycle, ensuring a seamless handoff to stadium operations teams. Conduct site visits, presentations, and follow-up meetings to convert leads into confirmed bookings.

Build and maintain strong relationships with corporate clients, event planners, and community partners.
~ Identify trends, competitor offerings and innovative opportunities to enhance the ballpark’s competitive position in the venue and event marketplace, including by participating in industry events and conferences.
~ Maintain accurate sales pipeline and client records, and assist with financial tracking, inputting events, expected revenue and operating costs, and prepare regular sales activity and revenue reports for leadership. Manage more junior staff members.

Bachelor’s degree in Business, Marketing, Hospitality Management, Sports Management, or related field (or equivalent experience).
~3–5 years of successful sales experience in sports, entertainment, hospitality, or events industry, with a demonstrable book of business.
~ Exceptional computer skills including Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Word, PowerPoint and Outlook.
~ Experience as a problem solver, team player, a flexible self-starter, with a positive outlook, a high energy level and strong organizational skills.
~ Position will require working some nights and weekends, as well as the ability to work in an outside stadium environment.

The Salary Range for this position is $80,000-$85,000 USD