Oak View Group (OVG) is the global leader in premium live entertainment infrastructure and services, with a platform spanning venue development and end-to-end capabilities across venue management, hospitality, and sponsorship sales. Founded in 2015, the company serves a collection of seven world-class owned venues and a client roster of the most iconic arenas, stadiums, convention centers, music festivals, performing arts centers, and cultural institutions, spanning four continents. 

The Sales Manager is a self-starter who can work independently as well as with other departments to sell the Arvest Convention Center to markets as assigned including corporate, non-profit and social.

This role pays an annual salary of $55,000-$65,000.

Benefits for Full-Time roles: Health, Dental and Vision Insurance, 401(k) Savings Plan, 401(k) matching, and Paid Time Off (vacation days, sick days, and 11 holidays).

This position will remain open until until June 5, 2026

• Assists Sales team in accomplishing sales goals.
• Uses Sales and Marketing principles to promote the facility.
• Sends client pre-event information and follow-up information that affects booking.
• Quotes/negotiates rates and writes formal license agreements.
• Proofs/approves contracts.
• Handles pre-event correspondence and meetings until such time as account can be turned over to an Event Coordinator and Catering.
• Creates goals for markets and a plan to achieve them including cold calling, tradeshows and other travel, special events, etc.
• Provide the highest customer service excellence.
• Maintain a cooperative, team-like attitude in working with supervisors and fellow employees (including other departments).
• Other duties as assigned.

• 3-5 years of relative work experience.
• Knowledge of convention industry and network of prospects and/or clients.
• Demonstrate exceptional skills in sales, customer relations, communications, and problem solving.
• Follow oral and written instructions and communicate effectively with others in both oral and written form.
• Work independently, exercising good judgment and initiative.
• Maintain an effective working relationship with clients, employees, exhibitors, patrons, and others while working.
• Ability to prioritize multiple projects.
• Must be comfortable making sales calls, working a tradeshow booth and presenting to prospects and groups.
• High aptitude for figures and advanced writing skills.
• Ability to work in a fast paced environment.
• Must be able to get along with co-workers, customers, vendors and visitors to the facility.
• Must be a team player.
• Ability to function independently with minimal supervision.
• Follow oral and written instructions and communicate effectively with others in both oral and written form.
• Organize and prioritize work to meet deadlines.
• Work effectively under pressure and/or stringent schedule and produce accurate results.
• Ability to work flexible hours including daytime, evening, weekends, and holidays.
• Some travel as needed.
• Remain flexible and adjust to situations as they occur.

At OVG, we understand that to continue positively disrupting the sports and live entertainment industry, we need a diverse team to help us do it. We also believe that inclusivity drives innovation, strengthens our people, improves our service, and raises our excellence. Our success is rooted in creating environments that reflect and celebrate the diverse communities in which we operate and serve, and this is the reason we are committed to amplifying voices from all different backgrounds.

Oak View Group is committed to equal employment opportunity. We will not discriminate against employees or applicants for employment on any legally recognized basis (“protected class”) including, but not limited to veteran status, uniform service member status, race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, physical or mental disability, genetic information or any other protected class under federal, state, or local law.