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A fast-growing restaurant and entertainment group in Columbus is looking for a hands-on Director of Hospitality & Event Sales to lead a talented team and convert a flood of inbound leads into unforgettable events. This is an incredible opportunity for a sales leader from the restaurant, hotel, or event venue world who thrives on relationships, coaching, and closing deals.

What You’ll Do:

Lead a team of five hospitality sales professionals and drive accountability
Manage and convert 30+ daily inbound leads through Tripleseat
Grow and maintain a strong local book of business across Columbus
Develop sales strategies to increase event conversions and client retention
Travel quarterly to other Midwest locations to share best practices

What We’re Looking For:

Proven sales leadership experience in hospitality, events, or catering
Tripleseat experience required
Passionate closer with strong communication, organization, and team development skills
High energy and ownership — willing to go the extra mile to close the deal

Why You’ll Love It:

$95K–$105K base + strong performance bonus
Monday–Friday schedule — no weekends or holidays
Excellent company culture and plenty of room for growth

At Goodwin Recruiting, we are committed to our core values and providing world class customer service. We are committed to helping our clients navigate and comply with the complex and ever-changing labor laws as well as help ensure that in every hiring decision, internally and with our client partners, that all viable candidates are considered, and the most qualified candidate is offered the role. We evaluate the knowledge, skills, and abilities that meet the requirements of the position and aim to open doors and change lives. We value all people, understanding that uniqueness and diversity foster a stronger team that is innovative and brings varying perspectives to the table. We put our money where our mouth is and are proud of our efforts to identify a broad slate of candidates, with many hiring success stories to share.

JOB ID: 166488

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Michael Markson

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Additional Information

At Goodwin Recruiting, our clients seek qualified candidates, and that is what we deliver. A person’s age, gender, race, color, marital or family status, national origin, disability, religion, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity has no bearing on whether they are able to do the job. We evaluate the knowledge, skills, and abilities that meet the requirements of the position and aim to open doors and change lives. We work hard to identify a broad slate of candidates for each of our clients, with many hiring success stories to share.

Additional Information

Kalyn joined Goodwin Recruiting with over a decade of experience in operations, leadership, and hospitality management. She’s known for her values-driven approach, strong team-building skills, and commitment to excellence. Kalyn’s experience across industries - ranging from medical and construction to hospitality and finance - has made her highly effective in full-cycle recruiting.