Sales Manager | Full-Time | Grand Junction Convention Center and Avalon Theatre

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Sales Manager | Full-Time | Grand Junction Convention Center and Avalon Theatre

Location

US-CO-Grand Junction

Job Post Information* : Posted Date

2 hours ago (8/1/2026 2:46 PM)

Job ID

2026-32882

Location Name

Grand Junction Convention Center

Category

Sales

Type

Regular Full-Time

Location : Location

US-CO-Grand Junction

Job Post Information* : External Company Name

Oak View Group

Job Post Information* : External Company URL

https://www.oakviewgroup.com/

Location : Postal Code

81501

Location : Address

159 Main 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 Manager is responsible for driving revenue growth by proactively soliciting, booking, and managing meetings, conventions, banquets, theater rentals, and special events for the Grand Junction Convention Center and Avalon Theatre. This position develops relationships with local, regional, and national organizations while identifying new business opportunities that increase venue utilization and economic impact. The Sales Manager serves as the primary contact for prospective clients throughout the sales process, from initial inquiry through contract execution, while collaborating closely with operations, marketing, food and beverage, and event management teams to deliver exceptional customer experiences. Success in this position requires a highly motivated sales professional with strong relationship-building skills, experience in hospitality or public assembly venues, and a passion for generating new business. This role pays an annual salary of $57,784-$67,000 and is commission eligible. 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.

Oak View Group proudly manages several premier entertainment and event venues for the City of Grand Junction, Colorado. Located in the heart of downtown, the Grand Junction Convention Center and the historic Avalon Theatre serve as the region's hub for meetings, conventions, performing arts, concerts, community events, and private functions. The Grand Junction Convention Center features over 24,000 square feet of flexible meeting, ballroom, and exhibit space, accommodating events ranging from intimate meetings to conferences and banquets for up to 2,670 guests. The Avalon Theatre is a beautifully restored 1,095-seat historic theater hosting concerts, comedy, family entertainment, corporate events, film screenings, lectures, and community performances throughout the year.

Generate new business through proactive prospecting, sales calls, networking, trade shows, and industry events. Develop and maintain relationships with meeting planners, convention organizers, promoters, corporate clients, nonprofit organizations, government agencies, and community partners. Respond to inquiries, qualify leads, prepare proposals, negotiate contracts, and close business. Conduct facility tours showcasing the capabilities of both the Grand Junction Convention Center and Avalon Theatre. Actively pursue local, regional, and state association meetings, conferences, banquets, and