Sales Manager

The Quad City Steamwheelers are seeking a driven, relationship-focused Sales Manager to join our front office and play a key role in growing revenue across our ticketing and corporate partnership opportunities.

This is a hands-on sales position responsible for developing new business, managing the sales process from prospecting through close, and building strong relationships throughout the Quad Cities community.

The Sales Manager will work closely with the General Manager and front office to execute the organization's sales strategy while taking ownership of day-to-day sales activity, pipeline development, prospecting, proposals, and closing new business.

This is an opportunity for someone who enjoys selling, building relationships, competing, and being part of a professional sports organization.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Generate new revenue through corporate partnerships, group sales, season tickets, single-game tickets, premium experiences, and other team offerings.
• Prospect and develop new business throughout the Quad Cities and surrounding markets.
• Manage a consistent sales pipeline and maintain accurate CRM activity.
• Conduct outbound calls, emails, in-person visits, and sales presentations.
• Develop relationships with local businesses, organizations, groups, and individual buyers.
• Create and present customized sales proposals.
• Manage opportunities from initial contact through close and follow-up.
• Identify opportunities to grow existing accounts and develop new revenue opportunities.
• Collaborate with the General Manager and front office on larger opportunities and strategic accounts.
• Represent the Quad City Steamwheelers professionally throughout the community.
• Participate in games, events, community appearances, and other organizational activities as needed.

WHAT WE'RE LOOKING FOR
We are looking for someone who is competitive, motivated, personable, organized, and willing to work.

The ideal candidate will:

• Have experience in sales, business development, sports, hospitality, or a related field.
• Be comfortable with proactive prospecting and cold outreach.
• Be confident communicating with business owners and decision-makers.
• Have strong relationship-building and presentation skills.
• Be comfortable asking for the sale and closing business.
• Be self-motivated and able to manage their own schedule and priorities.
• Be organized and consistent with CRM activity and follow-up.
• Be comfortable working evenings, weekends, and game days when necessary.
• Have a strong connection to or interest in the Quad Cities community.
• Bring energy, competitiveness, and a strong work ethic to the role.

*** A college degree is preferred but not required. Sales experience, work ethic, communication skills, and demonstrated results will be heavily considered.

PERFORMANCE EXPECTATIONS
This is a revenue-producing position with clear performance expectations. The Sales Manager will be expected to consistently prospect, develop a strong pipeline, create new business opportunities, and generate measurable revenue across the organization's sales categories.

We are setting ambitious goals for this position and expect the right person to approach them with a work-hard, exceed-expectations mindset.

The Sales Manager will work closely with the General Manager and front office and will receive the support, coaching, and resources necessary to be successful.

WHAT WE OFFER

• Competitive base salary
• Performance-based commission opportunity
• Performance incentives
• Opportunity for professional growth within a professional sports organization
• Direct experience in sports sales, partnerships, ticketing, and business development
• An opportunity to make a measurable impact within the organization and the Quad Cities community

WHY THE STEAMWHEELERS?
The Steamwheelers are looking for someone who wants to be part of the action and make an impact both inside the organization and throughout the Quad Cities.

This role is about more than selling tickets or sponsorships. It's about building relationships, creating opportunities, being out in the community, and helping our partners and fans see the value of being part of the Steamwheelers.

If you're competitive, driven, enjoy working with people, and want a role where your effort directly translates into results, we want to meet you.

We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, age, disability, gender identity, marital or veteran status, or any other protected class.