Canlan Sports Logo

Canlan Sports

Sales Manager

Posted 4 Days Ago
Be an Early Applicant
In-Office
Romeoville, IL, USA
46K-51K Annually
Mid level
In-Office
Romeoville, IL, USA
46K-51K Annually
Mid level
The Sales Manager develops and executes sales strategies for a sports complex, generates and converts leads, manages customer relationships, leads the Sales and Events team, and drives revenue growth. Responsibilities include event sales, contract management, surface utilization, marketing coordination, sales reporting, collections, market analysis, and compliance with sales processes. The role requires sports or recreation sales experience, leadership, negotiation, budgeting, organizational, and customer relationship skills.
The summary above was generated by AI

Canlan Sports exists to create experiences where people find their people through the power of play, because we believe everyone deserves a team. As North America's largest private sector owner and operator off recreational sports complexes, Canlan Sports brings that belief to life across 15 multi-sport complexes and more than 70 playing surfaces spanning Canada and the United States. From ice and court to turf and digital, we offer a wide array of recreational sports experiences designed to build community, foster connection, and change lives for the better.

Salary Range: $46,000-$51,000/ year

Job Summary

Entrepreneurial and passionate about selling a sports and recreational experience with a truly differentiated competitive advantage, the Sales Manager develops and executes sales strategies, manages customer relationships and oversees sales processes executes sales strategies within their Sports Complex and leads the Sales and Events team to increase Sports Complex revenue and provide a best-in-class recreational customer experience.

The Sales Manager is responsible for identifying and generating new leads, conducting local market analysis and competitor trends, acquiring new customers, growing and retaining customers and implementing effective sales strategies that drive revenue growth. The Sales Manager works closely with marketing and their operations colleagues to identify new opportunities and align strategies that improve overall sales performance in their sports complex

Accountabilities

This role is accountable for:

  • Community Programs + Event Sales planning execution
  • 3rd Party contracts
  • Sports Complex Surface flow management with General with support from the Director of Sales.
  • Development & Execution of the sports complex marketing plan with support from the Director of Sales
  • Maximize, monitor, and reporting on Ice/Surface Utilization
  • Generate leads ales materials around the sports complex are on brand, up to date and monitored daily
  • Surface booking contract creation with terms and signatures.
  • Analyze sales data and market trends to identify opportunities and areas for improvement
  • Ensure compliance with company sales policies and processes as per Sales Playbook
  • Collections of all outstanding Account receivables.
Qualifications and Education
  • Post-Secondary school diploma or degree in Business, Marketing and/or Recreation.
  • Completed both the APQ and SCQ training an asset.
Abilities, Attributes and Experience
  • 3 years minimum of previous sales experience within a sport and/or recreational environment.
  • Demonstrate leadership and the ability to motivate, coach, and manager A team working towards strategic goals.
  • Critical thinking to provide solutions matched with strong communication, consultation, and presentation skills.
  • Customer Service focus, strong follow-up skills and an ability to deal with tact, diplomacy, and confidentiality.
  • Strong negotiating skills with ability to effectively turnaround objections, work around business obstacles and close sales.
  • Basic accounting or budget experience, including the ability to manage expenses, track revenue, and identify where areas of opportunity and weakness exist.
  • Ability to work independently and in a team environment with excellent organizational and time management skills.
  • Working knowledge of MS Office Suite, CRM, and Database Management.

If you are interested in this role and becoming part of the Canlan team, please apply online.

NOTE: Only those applicants under consideration will be contacted. Please accept our utmost appreciation for your interest. We are an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. Employment decisions are based on merit and business needs, and not on race, color, creed, age, sex, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, religion, marital status, medical condition, physical or mental disability, military service, pregnancy, childbirth and related medical conditions or any other classification protected by federal, provincial, and local laws and ordinances. Reasonable accommodation is available for qualified individuals with disabilities, upon request. This Equal Employment Opportunity policy applies to all practices. As part of our recruitment and hiring practices, we may use AI-based tools to assist in the initial screening and assessment of applications. All final hiring decisions are made by human reviewers.

#LI-Onsite

#INDHP

Similar Jobs

Yesterday
Easy Apply
Remote or Hybrid
USA
Easy Apply
150K-188K Annually
Senior level
150K-188K Annually
Senior level
Cloud • Information Technology • Security • Software • Cybersecurity
Sell and scope Zscaler Professional Services for enterprise and commercial customers. Partner with sales, solution engineering, architecture, delivery, customer success, and channel teams to develop proposals, Statements of Work, resource plans, training recommendations, and technical solutions. Own services bookings quotas and attach-rate targets while translating complex security and technology concepts into customer value and deployment outcomes.
Top Skills: AIAutomationGenerative AiIaasIdentity And Access Management (Iam)Networking ProtocolsPolicy ManagementSaaSSaseSecurity TechnologiesZscaler Zero Trust Exchange
3 Days Ago
In-Office
Chicago, IL, USA
49K-98K Annually
Senior level
49K-98K Annually
Senior level
Information Technology • Internet of Things • Mobile • On-Demand • Software
Leads national advertising sales initiatives across linear TV, streaming, and advanced advertising. Develops agency and brand partnerships, guides clients through complex media solutions, drives revenue by converting leads, and collaborates with partners to deliver cross-platform campaigns. The role requires media sales experience, strong communication and negotiation skills, relationship building, business development, and leadership capabilities.
Top Skills: Advanced AdvertisingLinear TvStreaming
3 Days Ago
Remote or Hybrid
United States
Junior
Junior
Automotive • Big Data • Information Technology • Robotics • Software • Transportation • Manufacturing
Manages GM dealership relationships across a multi-state territory, providing consultative coaching, sales strategy, inventory optimization, performance analysis, product launch support, and issue resolution. Drives vehicle, accessory, product, and service sales while monitoring dealer commitments, training compliance, customer satisfaction, and GM program execution. This field-based role requires frequent travel, legal vehicle operation, and residence or relocation within the assigned territory.
Top Skills: Gm Consensus Allocation SystemGoogle WorkspaceVehicle Ordering System

What you need to know about the Chicago Tech Scene

With vibrant neighborhoods, great food and more affordable housing than either coast, Chicago might be the most liveable major tech hub. It is the birthplace of modern commodities and futures trading, a national hub for logistics and commerce, and home to the American Medical Association and the American Bar Association. This diverse blend of industry influences has helped Chicago emerge as a major player in verticals like fintech, biotechnology, legal tech, e-commerce and logistics technology. It’s also a major hiring center for tech companies on both coasts.

Key Facts About Chicago Tech

  • Number of Tech Workers: 245,800; 5.2% of overall workforce (2024 CompTIA survey)
  • Major Tech Employers: McDonald’s, John Deere, Boeing, Morningstar
  • Key Industries: Artificial intelligence, biotechnology, fintech, software, logistics technology
  • Funding Landscape: $2.5 billion in venture capital funding in 2024 (Pitchbook)
  • Notable Investors: Pritzker Group Venture Capital, Arch Venture Partners, MATH Venture Partners, Jump Capital, Hyde Park Venture Partners
  • Research Centers and Universities: Northwestern University, University of Chicago, University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign, Illinois Institute of Technology, Argonne National Laboratory, Fermi National Accelerator Laboratory

Sign up now Access later

Create Free Account

Please log in or sign up to report this job.

Create Free Account