- Location
- Ridgedale, MO (Big Cedar Lodge), United States of America
- Type
- Full-time
- Department
- Sales
- Seniority
- Manager
- Experience
- 2+ years
- Education
- High School
- Closing date
- Today
- Source
- Workday
Description
POSITION SUMMARY:
The Wedding Sales Manager for Bass Pro Shops – Hospitality division drives wedding/event revenue by prospecting, selling, and booking events, managing client relationships from inquiry to execution, coordinating with internal teams (catering, banquets, marketing), and achieving sales targets, requiring strong communication, sales skills, flexible hours (weekends/evenings), and event management proficiency to ensure seamless, exceptional client experiences.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
Proactively solicit new wedding/social business, negotiate contracts, upsell services, and meet sales goals
Serve as the main point of contact, provide personalized service, manage expectations, and ensure satisfaction from booking to event completion
Work with clients and internal departments (catering, culinary, operations) to plan details like menus, floor plans, timelines, and logistics
Conduct personalized site visits and resort tours to support the sales process and client experience, maintaining a safe driving record and valid driver’s license for use of company vehicle
Collaborate with senior management on wedding promotions, campaigns, content development and industry outreach
Partner with Banquet leadership to ensure that top-tier service standards are clearly communicated to the Banquet team and that high performance outcomes are consistent and line with resort expectations
Maintain accurate records, track sales, manage budgets, and report on performance
Be present for key event moments, such as rehearsal dinners or the start of the reception, to ensure quality standards and customer satisfaction
Attend bridal fairs and other showcase events as a representative of Bass Pro Shops - Hospitality
Perform other duties within scope of position as assigned
EXPERIENCE/QUALIFICATIONS:
Minimum Degree Required: High School Diploma or Equivalent
Minimum 2 years’ experience in Hospitality sales or event management
Bachelor’s degree in hospitality management preferred
Clean driving record and valid driver's license
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITY:
Exceptional verbal and written communication skills for professional correspondence and public presentations
Ability to work a variable schedule, including evenings, weekends, and holidays, to accommodate site tours and events
Proven ability to sell, negotiate, and close deals
Excellent verbal, written, and interpersonal skills
Highly organized, detail-oriented, and able to multi-task under pressure
Familiarity with wedding trends, event planning software, and hospitality operations
Motivating teams, training, delegating, and setting a positive example
TRAVEL REQUIREMENTS: Seldom
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:
INDEPENDENT JUDGEMENT:
Performs duties within scope of general company policies, procedures, and objectives. Analyzes problems and performs needs assessments. Uses judgment in adapting broad guidelines to achieve desired result. Regular exercise of independent judgment within accepted practices. Makes recommendations that affect policies, procedures, and practices.
Full Time Benefits Summary:
Enjoy discounts on retail merchandise, our restaurants, world-class resorts and conservation attractions!
- Medical
- Dental
- Vision
- Health Savings Account
- Flexible Spending Account
- Voluntary benefits
- 401k Retirement Savings
- Paid holidays
- Paid vacation
- Paid sick time
- Bass Pro Cares Fund
- And more!
We will be accepting applications on an ongoing basis.
Bass Pro Shops is an equal opportunity employer. Hiring decisions are administered without regard to race, color, creed, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, disability, veteran status, genetic information, or any other basis protected by applicable federal, state or local law.
Reasonable Accommodations
Qualified individuals with known disabilities may be entitled to reasonable accommodation under the Americans with Disabilities Act and certain state or local laws.
If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application process, please visit your nearest location or contact us at [email protected].