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EOS Hospitality

Director of Event Sales

Washington, DC · On-site

Position Overview The Hamilton Hotel is seeking a dynamic and results-driven Director of Event Sales to lead and manage all aspects of our catering sales operations. This role is responsible for ...

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Job Summary The Director, Event Services leads the planning, coordination and execution of T-Mobile ... sales and event services). * Manage the operations, rehearsals and execution of events and ...

EOS Hospitality

Director of Event Sales

Washington, DC · On-site

Position Overview The Hamilton Hotel is seeking a dynamic and results-driven Director of Event Sales to lead and manage all aspects of our catering sales operations. This role is responsible for ...

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Director Event Services

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The Director, Event Services leads the planning, coordination and execution of T-Mobile Center ... sales and event services). * Manage the operations, rehearsals and execution of events and ...

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Director of Special Event Sales

Norman, OK • On-site

The University of Oklahoma
Education • 5 - 10K employees
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Full-time

This job post has expired today. Applications are no longer accepted.

Key responsibilities

  • Develop and oversee strategies for planning, promotion, contracting, and execution of special events within the Athletics Department.

  • Negotiate contracts, manage vendor relationships, and serve as the primary liaison to campus partners, community organizations, and external clients.

  • Ensure all events meet institutional, conference, and NCAA standards while delivering high-quality experiences.

University Of Oklahoma rating

8.1

Company rating: 8.1 out of 10

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Job description

Director of Special Event Sales
Job no: 493466
Work type: Administrative Staff
Location: Norman
Categories: Executive/Administrative/Managerial
Pay Range: Commiserate on education and experience
Benefits Eligible: Yes
Work Schedule: Monday - Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. (may include some weekends)
Travel: May be required
Position Introduction:
The Director of Special Event Sales provides strategic leadership and operational oversight for the planning, promotion, contracting, and execution of special events within the Athletics Department. This role is responsible for maximizing revenue generation and utilization of athletics facilities through proactive sales, relationship development, and policy leadership. The Director exercises independent judgment in developing event strategies, negotiating contracts, managing vendor relationships, and serving as the primary liaison to campus partners, community organizations, and external clients. The position ensures all events meet institutional, conference, and NCAA standards while delivering high-quality experiences that reflect the department's mission and brand.
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Required Education and Experience:
  • Bachelor's degree in Sports Management, Business, Event Management, Hospitality, or a related field.
  • 2 years of experience in event sales, venue operations, athletics, or large-scale event management.

Required Certifications and Licenses:
Valid Drivers License
Department Preferences:
  • Master's degree in hospitality, sales, marketing, sports management, or related field.
  • Experience in conventions, banquets, entertainment, tradeshow/meetings with responsibility for scheduling, arranging, promoting meetings, lectures, exhibits, conventions, concerts or other related events.
  • 3-4 years' experience in multipurpose venues, arenas, stadiums or convention centers.
  • Event management experience with large scale collegiate athletic events.
  • Extensive experience with special events, concerts, and venue revenue generation.
  • Experience with contracts, 3rd party staffing and operations.
  • Prior experience with event development and successful revenue generation
  • Some experience planning and/or working public events
  • Experience with facility/event scheduling programs
  • Experience with staffing for high level events
  • Experience with collegiate venue operations and facility operations

Skills:
  • Able to multi-task with various projects while maintaining high accessibility
  • Excellent internal and external customer service skills to ensure that events are in line with the goals of the department
  • Goal and task oriented
  • Competent on the spot decision making and problem solving
  • Must be able to work nights, weekends, and some holidays on a frequent basis
  • Highly organized
  • Ability to communication professionally
  • Negotiating/working with external entities
  • Direct communication style; able to give clear specific directions in hectic settings
  • Basic budgeting and accounting skills
  • Good written and verbal reporting skills for project evaluations

Hiring Contingent Upon a Background Check: Yes
Advertised: 16 Jul 2026 Central Daylight Time
Applications close: 15 Oct 2026 Central Daylight Time
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The University of Oklahoma is a prominent educational institution positioned in Norman, Oklahoma, US. Established in 1890, the university stakes a claim within the higher education industry and has a storied history of excellence in academics and research. Serving over 20,000 students, the university offers a wide range of programs across fields such as arts and sciences, business, engineering, international studies, and more. Emphasizing a dedication to unlocking potential, OU's mission is to provide the best possible educational experience to students through excellence in teaching, research, and creative activity. Notably, the institution has made significant strides in research with a focus on areas such as cancer, aerospace, and energy among others.

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Norman, OK, US

Year founded

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