District Sales Manager

District Sales Manager

Lucky Strike Entertainment, formerly Bowlero Corp, is one of the world's premier location-based entertainment platforms. With over 360 locations across North America, Lucky Strike Entertainment provides experiential offerings in bowling, amusements, water parks, and family entertainment centers. The company also owns the Professional Bowlers Association, the major league of bowling and a growing media property that boasts millions of fans around the globe.

Hybrid - Houston, TX

We Are Lucky Strike Entertainment. We create unforgettable experiences by putting people first. At our core is a commitment to building meaningful relationships and delivering exceptional value to every customer, every time.

The Role

As a District Sales Manager, you are a people leader first. You oversee Core selling teams - coaching Event Sales Specialists and Senior Event Sales Specialists to hit their numbers and grow their careers. Your success is your team's success: measured through quota attainment, rep productivity, client retention, and talent ready for the next level. You earn a quarterly bonus based on your district's collective results - not individual commission. You're the connection between field reps, venue ops, Call Center, and Enterprise. We lead with presence - Lucky Strike Entertainment operates a camera-first policy. All video calls with clients and internal stakeholders require cameras on, and we expect associates to show up polished and professional - that means appropriate attire, a clean environment, and the kind of executive presence that reflects the brand we represent.

What You'll Do

Lead and Develop Your Team

• Coach and develop Event Sales Specialists and Senior Event Sales Specialists through regular 1:1s, pipeline reviews, and outreach coaching
• Hold reps accountable to individual quotas, activity standards, and quality of guest experience
• Proactively identify high-potential reps and invest in goal-setting conversations that set them up for the next level
• Ensure smooth onboarding and ramp for new team members joining the Core segment

Own Territory Performance

• Own total district revenue performance - you earn a quarterly bonus based on your full district's results, including Call Center and Enterprise performance within your territory, not individual commission
• Use the Landscape Report in Power BI at both rep and district level to stay ahead of performance trends and identify where coaching is needed
• Manage pipeline health, forecast accuracy, and conversion rates across all reps in your district

Support the Business

• Attend large events within your district, including venue walkthroughs and food and beverage tastings, to support your team and ensure a seamless guest experience
• Oversee BEO review and pass-up decisions, and serve as the escalation point for complex or high-value events
• Distribute territory and office time across the sales offices in your district to stay connected to your team and centers

Partner Across the Organization

• Collaborate cross-functionally with venue ops, Call Center leadership, and Enterprise to ensure every guest gets the right experience

Show Up When It Counts

Field-oriented role - visibility, presence, and connection to your territory and teams is core to how you lead

What You'll Bring

You don't need to check every box - but here's what sets the best candidates apart.

• Proven background in sales leadership, hospitality management, or a related field
• Track record of coaching and developing reps to quota attainment and career growth
• Strong understanding of group and event sales - you know what great performance looks like at every level
• Data-driven approach to managing a team - comfortable working in Power BI or similar reporting tools
• Exceptional communicator who can deliver feedback directly, motivate a team, and represent your district with confidence
• Organized and structured - you manage multiple reps, priorities, and escalations without dropping the ball
• Comfortable with Outlook, Microsoft Teams, Excel, and GEMS
• Flexible on schedule - evenings, weekends, and event attendance are part of the role

Pay & Benefits

The pay range for this position is $80,000 - $110,000 per year, depending on qualifications.

Lucky Strike Entertainment offers performance-based incentives and a competitive total rewards package which includes healthcare coverage and other benefits including dental insurance, vision insurance, life insurance, disability insurance, 401(k) retirement plan, employee stock purchase program, employee assistance program (EAP), paid vacation, paid holidays, and paid sick leave. More details regarding benefits are available here: Lucky Strike Entertainment Benefits