Director of Event Sales

Property Description:

Nestled in the Verdugo mountains of Burbank, CA is one of the greater Los Angeles’ best kept secrets – DeBell Golf Club. Located in the media capital of the world, DeBell is as picturesque as it comes. From the sprawling fairways to the classic clubhouse, this public course has a country club feel and a stunning view to match.

DeBell prides itself on personalized service for every guest. Whether you are a local regular or a visitor to Burbank, you will be treated as if you are family at DeBell. Golf outings from 16 to 144 players love the challenge of our William F. Bell, ASGCA designed course, with short, dog-leg Par 4s and reachable Par 5s – this is not your standard, cookie-cutter golfing experience! DeBell is the perfect golf escape from the busy LA life.

Position Summary:

DeBell Golf Club, a premier golf destination in Burbank, is looking for a rockstar Director of Sales to take the lead on selling and coordinating amazing events — think golf tournaments, weddings, corporate outings, and celebrations of all kinds. If you’re a “People Person” with a passion for closing deals and creating unforgettable experiences, we want to meet you!

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Lead the charge on event sales—from golf outings to weddings to business events
• Make at least 50 outgoing calls each week to build strong relationships and book events
• Partner with hotels, planners, and local businesses to drive new business
• Tour clients around the property and bring their vision to life
• Track leads and activities in our CRM like a sales pro
• Jump into weekly sales meetings with the GM to brainstorm and celebrate wins
• Delivering amazing service every step of the way—before, during, and after the event

Marketing & Outreach:

• Help execute our annual sales & marketing game plan
• Represent DeBell at bridal shows, expos, and community events
• Run creative email and social campaigns to get people talking
• Build and manage a healthy pipeline of leads and repeat clients
• Keep tabs on the competition and bring fresh ideas to the table

Qualifications:

• 2+ years of sales experience in hospitality, events, or venue management
• Confident communicator—on the phone, over email, and face-to-face
• Organized, proactive, and comfortable running the show solo or with a team
• Familiar with the Los Angeles County hospitality scene (CVB, hotels, planners = bonus points)
• Tech-savvy with Microsoft Office, CRM systems, and digital tools
• Passion for people, events, and the occasional round of golf

Supervises:

Sales and Marketing Coordinator on site

Classification:

Full-Time, Non-Seasonal, Salaried plus commissions, Exempt. This is a full-time position with some flexibility on scheduled days and times. Candidates should be available and willing to work on weekends, mornings and evenings as applicable.

Salary Range:

$85,000 to $90,000 annually depending on experience

KemperSports Management is an Equal Opportunity Employer