Inside Sales Manager, Events
About The Position
GovExec is seeking an Inside Sales Manager to lead and scale the event sales team within our Federal Business Council (FBC) division. This leader will be responsible for managing a team of inside sales professionals focused on selling sponsorships and participation in a robust portfolio of government-focused events. The ideal candidate is a hands-on sales leader who excels at pipeline management, forecasting, and coaching teams to consistently exceed revenue targets. This role will work closely with marketing, event production, and senior sales leadership to ensure a strong pipeline of opportunities and predictable event revenue growth.
Requirements
- 7+ years of B2B sales experience, with 3+ years managing a sales team.
- Experience selling events, sponsorships, or media solutions.
- Proven track record managing a revenue number and delivering against quota.
- Strong experience managing sales pipelines and forecasting.
- Experience using CRM platforms (Salesforce, Hubspot or similar).
- Strong coaching and team development skills.
- Ability to thrive in a metrics-driven environment.
Nice To Haves
- Experience selling into government contractors or the federal market.
- Background in B2B media, events, or marketing services.
- Experience managing inside sales or high-volume sales teams.
Responsibilities
- Lead, coach, and develop a team of inside sales representatives responsible for event sponsorship and participation revenue.
- Establish clear sales goals, KPIs, and accountability measures for the team.
- Conduct regular pipeline reviews, deal coaching, and performance management.
- Own and manage the event sales pipeline across the FBC portfolio.
- Drive consistent pipeline generation and ensure sufficient coverage against revenue targets.
- Monitor deal progression, remove roadblocks, and improve close rates.
- Deliver accurate weekly and monthly revenue forecasting.
- Support the team in closing high-value sponsorships and strategic accounts.
- Develop sales strategies for key events and priority accounts.
- Ensure best practices in CRM usage, pipeline hygiene, and reporting.
- Partner with marketing to drive demand generation and lead flow for events.
- Collaborate with event production teams to align sales strategy with event positioning and sponsor value.
- Work with leadership to refine pricing, packaging, and sales playbooks.
Benefits
- Medical, dental, and vision insurance plans
- 401(k) retirement plan with company match
- Open time off policy
- Twelve weeks paid parental leave
- Supportive, collaborative teams
- Unique opportunity to help government officials from a private sector company
- Expansive learning and development opportunities
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Manager
Education Level
No Education Listed
