Sales and Events Coordinator
- Category: Event Management Jobs
- Location: Lombard, Illinois
- Job Type: Full Time / Part Time
- Salary: Estimated: $ 22K to 33K
- Published on: 2025/09/21
Qualifications
Organized & Goal-Oriented: You thrive on achieving daily goals and staying on top of tasks
Sales-Driven: You’re not afraid of cold calling or engaging with customers to sell our services
Outgoing Personality: You have the charisma and energy to connect with people and create excitement around our offerings
Ambitious & Flexible: You want to grow with us and are willing to adapt to a hybrid role that balances remote and onsite responsibilities
Sales: 1 year (Required)
Lombard, IL 60148 (Required)
Lombard, IL 60148: Relocate before starting work (Required)
Benefits
Hybrid Remote Opportunity: Work remotely based on your performance and store events
Compensation & Growth
Base Salary: $35,000/year
Commissions & Bonuses:
2% commission on sales, with performance-based increases
Cold call incentive: 5% commission on revenue generated from cold calls
Quarterly bonuses and additional incentives for merchandise and promo event profits
Earning Potential: Estimated at $75,000+ annually for high performers
Career Growth: Potential to advance into leadership roles as we expand
Training & Development: Learn from experienced professionals to excel in sales and event management
Dynamic Environment: Work in a fun, creative space with like-minded individuals
Personal Revenue Target: $35,000/month
Team Revenue Goal: $60,000/month combined with the Senior Sales Manager
Close 40-60 bookings monthly, with an average booking value of $500
Pay: $35,000.00 - $75,000.00 per year
401(k)
Dental insurance
Flexible schedule
Health insurance
Paid time off
8 hour shift
Monday to Friday
Responsibilities
Be ready to work onsite when managing or facilitating events
Growth Potential: This position offers a pathway to leadership roles like Director or General Manager
Fun Work Environment: Join a team where creativity, collaboration, and energy drive success
Lead Management: Respond promptly to 30-50 daily inquiries via phone, email, and website
Sales Outreach:
Make 60-80 calls daily, targeting warm leads, new prospects, and key markets like schools and corporate clients
Close bookings and upsell additional services
Canvas local businesses to generate leads
Event Support:
Plan and manage smaller events
Provide on-site support during promotional or mobile events
CRM & Reporting: Maintain accurate records and report daily progress
Team Collaboration: Work with the Senior Sales Manager on strategies and outreach campaigns
Imagine you have a list of 30 warm leads and 10 cold leads to call today
How do you stay organized and keep track of follow-ups and ongoing conversations with multiple clients?
How would you handle a situation where a potential client is interested in booking an event but hesitates to commit due to budget concerns?
Job description
Job Opportunity: Sales & Events Coordinator with Hybrid Remote Option
Are you an organized, goal-oriented professional with a fun, outgoing personality? Do you thrive in a fast-paced, dynamic environment and excel at building connections? If so, WickedBall Chicago is looking for YOU!
About WickedBall Chicago
We specialize in delivering unique, high-energy experiences like bubble soccer, laser tag, mechanical bull rides, and more. From private parties to corporate events, we create unforgettable memories for groups of all sizes. As we gear up to expand into a second location this summer/fall, we need passionate sales talent to help us grow.
Why Join Us?
• Hybrid Remote Opportunity: Work remotely based on your performance and store events. Be ready to work onsite when managing or facilitating events.
• Growth Potential: This position offers a pathway to leadership roles like Director or General Manager.
• Fun Work Environment: Join a team where creativity, collaboration, and energy drive success.
Who We’re Looking For
• Organized & Goal-Oriented: You thrive on achieving daily goals and staying on top of tasks.
• Sales-Driven: You’re not afraid of cold calling or engaging with customers to sell our services.
• Outgoing Personality: You have the charisma and energy to connect with people and create excitement around our offerings.
• Ambitious & Flexible: You want to grow with us and are willing to adapt to a hybrid role that balances remote and onsite responsibilities.
Key Responsibilities
• Lead Management: Respond promptly to 30-50 daily inquiries via phone, email, and website.
• Sales Outreach:
• Make 60-80 calls daily, targeting warm leads, new prospects, and key markets like schools and corporate clients.
• Close bookings and upsell additional services.
• Canvas local businesses to generate leads.
• Event Support:
• Plan and manage smaller events.
• Provide on-site support during promotional or mobile events.
• CRM & Reporting: Maintain accurate records and report daily progress.
• Team Collaboration: Work with the Senior Sales Manager on strategies and outreach campaigns.
Compensation & Growth
• Base Salary: $35,000/year.
• Commissions & Bonuses:
• 2% commission on sales, with performance-based increases.
• Cold call incentive: 5% commission on revenue generated from cold calls.
• Quarterly bonuses and additional incentives for merchandise and promo event profits.
• Earning Potential: Estimated at $75,000+ annually for high performers.
Perks of Joining WickedBall Chicago
• Career Growth: Potential to advance into leadership roles as we expand.
• Training & Development: Learn from experienced professionals to excel in sales and event management.
• Dynamic Environment: Work in a fun, creative space with like-minded individuals.
What Success Looks Like
• Personal Revenue Target: $35,000/month.
• Team Revenue Goal: $60,000/month combined with the Senior Sales Manager.
• Close 40-60 bookings monthly, with an average booking value of $500.
Ready to Make an Impact?
If you’re excited to join a team that’s redefining fun and entertainment, send us your resume and a short cover letter explaining why you’re the perfect fit for WickedBall Chicago.
Let’s create unforgettable experiences together!
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $35,000.00 - $75,000.00 per year
Benefits:
• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Flexible schedule
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
Schedule:
• 8 hour shift
• Monday to Friday
• Weekends as needed
Application Question(s):
• Imagine you have a list of 30 warm leads and 10 cold leads to call today. How would you approach your day to ensure maximum results?
• How do you stay organized and keep track of follow-ups and ongoing conversations with multiple clients?
• How would you handle a situation where a potential client is interested in booking an event but hesitates to commit due to budget concerns?
• Why do you believe we should hire you?
• What is your availability? Are there any restrictions?
• What would be a way for you to bring in more business for our company? Give us a small idea of something unique or your gameplan of attack.
Experience:
• Sales: 1 year (Required)
Ability to Commute:
• Lombard, IL 60148 (Required)
Ability to Relocate:
• Lombard, IL 60148: Relocate before starting work (Required)
Work Location: Hybrid remote in Lombard, IL 60148
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