Sales & Event Services Manager

Job Description

Job Description

Cannery Hall is one of Nashville’s largest independent music venues, home to three live music stages and a dedicated private events space. We host everything from corporate events and weddings to brand activations, festivals, and private celebrations—and we’re looking for a proven event sales professional to help grow that business.

The Role

As Private Events & Venue Sales Manager , you’ll own private event revenue from first inquiry through execution. This is a client-facing, sales-driven role for someone who knows how to sell experiences—not just space—and who thrives in a fast-paced hospitality or entertainment environment.

What You’ll Do

• Sell and manage private events including corporate events, weddings, and social gatherings

• Proactively generate leads and close new business

• Build relationships with event planners, DMCs, caterers, hotels, and local partners

• Serve as the main point of contact for clients from booking through event execution

• Coordinate logistics with internal teams and outside vendors

• Oversee events on-site as needed to ensure an exceptional guest experience

Who You Are

• 3–5+ years of event sales experience (venue, hotel, hospitality, or entertainment preferred)

• Confident communicator with strong organizational and relationship-building skills

• Detail-oriented, proactive, and comfortable juggling multiple events at once

• Flexible schedule, including evenings and weekends

• Passionate about hospitality, live events, and creating memorable experiences

Why Cannery Hall

• Work at one of Nashville’s premier independent music venues

• High-impact role with real ownership and visibility

• Collaborative, hospitality-driven culture

• Downtown location at the center of Nashville’s music and events scene