Sales & Event Manager | Full-Time | Fort Smith Convention Center

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Sales & Event Manager | Full-Time | Fort Smith Convention Center

Location

US-AR-Fort Smith

Job Post Information* : Posted Date

11 hours ago (8/2/2026 4:58 PM)

Job ID

2026-33531

Location Name

Fort Smith Convention Center

Category

Sales

Type

Regular Full-Time

Location : Location

US-AR-Fort Smith

Job Post Information* : External Company Name

Oak View Group

Job Post Information* : External Company URL

https://www.oakviewgroup.com/

Location : Postal Code

72901

Location : Address

55 S 7th St

Job Post Information* : Post End Date

10/30/2026

Oak View Group

Oak View Group (OVG) is the global leader in premium live entertainment infrastructure and services, with a platform spanning venue development and end-to-end capabilities across venue management, hospitality, and sponsorship sales. Founded in 2015, the company serves a collection of seven world-class owned venues and a client roster of the most iconic arenas, stadiums, convention centers, music festivals, performing arts centers, and cultural institutions, spanning four continents.

The Sales & Event Manager will ensure the sales team at the facility meets all individual and departmental sales goals. This position is responsible for sales & event tasks related to the facility. Responsible for planning, coordinating, and overseeing events to ensure they run smoothly while delivering an excellent experience for clients and guests. This role pays an annual salary of $45,000-$55,000. Benefits for Full-Time roles: Health, Dental and Vision Insurance, 401(k) Savings Plan, 401(k) matching, and Paid Time Off (vacation days, sick days, and 11 holidays). This position will remain open until October 30, 2026.

The Fort Smith Convention Center offers 116,800 square feet of usable, infinitely flexible event space, including a 40,000 sq. ft. Exhibit Hall, 8 meeting rooms, and over 3,000 sq. ft. of pre-function space. The Convention Center also boasts a 1,331-seat, state-of-the-art Performing Arts Center just steps from historic downtown Fort Smith, Arkansas.

Represent the facility as a sales representative both locally and out of town. Attends trade shows and industry functions as a representative of the destination. Researches, identifies, and establishes the appropriateness of groups for the facility. Contacts prospective user groups and individuals to initiate the sales effort. Discusses the facility with site selection committees or appropriate others. Assists in developing and implementing the sales/marketing activities of the facility, including developing budget submissions and follow-through systems and procedures. Meets specified assigned sales goals and objectives. Initiates written and oral communication internally and externally. Promptly responds to all customer calls and requests within a 24-hour period. Participate in local and community organization networking opportunities. Communicates problems and proposed solutions to the Director of Sales. Submits weekly sales activity reports and performs related duties as required. Will perform outside sales calls and solicitation calls as required. Work cohesively with other departments. Attends internal meetings and represents the facility as deemed necessary. Adheres to sales guidelines and procedures when booking business. Participate in the development and implementation of goals, objectives, policies, and priorities of all sales programs and activities. Support all services and activities of the Sales Department within the facility, including sales tools and materials, proposals, sales calls, and contracts. Prepare written proposals; reevaluate potential business value of various events and clients; initiate contractual arrangements.