Event Sales Manager- Paris, France

TOCA Social is the world’s first dining and entertainment venue with a football twist – and it’s changing the game. With 3 venues already thriving in London and Birmingham (UK), and new venues launching in Dallas, Monterrey, and Paris (2026), we’re expanding our vibrant team. At TOCA Social, we live by one rule: Everybody Plays. You don’t need football knowledge to join our team – just energy, passion, and a love of creating unforgettable guest and teammate experiences.

Job Highlights:

• Location: Paris based (venue based)
• Reports to: Global Head of Operations
• Competitive Salary with up to €20,000 commission potential

We’re looking for an Event Sales Manager to drive and manage corporate events for our Brand New Paris venue. You will be a key member of our venue management team, connecting sales and guest experience. You will be responsible for the entire sales journey from securing the initial lead, converting it into a sale and the successful planning and running of the event. The primary focus of this role is to deliver and drive corporate events (branded, conferences, workshops and large social events) over €3,000. We want you to think big, building key relationships and delivering show stopping events.

Role Scope & Responsibilities:

• Driving revenue through events and achieve the KPIs set out by the Director of Operations
• To sell the art of the possible. TOCA Social is so much more than a football entertainment concept. We need dynamic individuals who are proactive and can think outside of the box
• Proactive planning and implementing of corporate outreach strategies to drive corporate events footfall throughout the year
• Ensuring leads and prospects are effectively converted into corporate events
• Working closely with the venue operations teams to design and build packages and offerings, to increase spend per booking for all types of corporate events.
• Manage and work with all relevant events agencies and negotiate the best deals to ensure TOCA is receiving the larger requests
• Share revenue numbers and projections with key stakeholders and the Director of Operations in order to address questions in weekly KPI
• Identify new opportunities of gaining larger corporate events – whether through specific events or other opportunities
• Partner closely with the General Manager and liaise weekly with the venue operations team providing details of up and coming events. You are a key part of our venue management team!
• Build strong relationships with all our venue teammates, we believe that investing in our team is the only way to success
• To ensure each guest’s individual and specific needs are met and being attentive at all times whilst on the phone or in person
• Be present and support in the execution of large scale events, we need a flexible approach and an output driven approach
• Responsible for the creating, planning and execution of all events, including but not limited to; large social gatherings (24+), networking, team building, team training, team awards, seminars, conferences, business meetings & gatherings

Qualifications & Experience:

• 5+ years of proven successful corporate sales events experience
• Experience of managing a team
• Experience at driving larger scale events such as conferences, workshops etc.
• Industry knowledge and hospitality operations
• Strong influencing and negotiation skills
• Passionate about sales and driving revenue
• Exceptional executive presence and ability to cultivate positive relationships, both internally and externally
• Strong attention-to-detail, self-directed initiative, resourcefulness and drive for innovation
• Demonstrated proactive commitment in evolving events based on feedback and guidance
• Someone who is flexible with their working hours and isn’t afraid to get stuck in!
• Strong communication and stakeholder management
• Positive attitude and tactical mindset with the ability to deal with challenges
• A people first mentality