Weekend Event Sales Team Lead – Youth Sports Photography (travel required)

PhotoMules is seeking a driven, hands-on Event Sales Manager to lead weekend youth sports photography events throughout Texas and surrounding states.

This is a field-based leadership role responsible for team management, event execution, and driving on-site sales performance. If you thrive in fast-paced environments and enjoy leading from the front, this role offers strong ownership and growth opportunity.

Location: Based in Austin, TX
Travel: Weekend regional travel required Friday-Sunday (travel expenses covered)

What You’ll Own

You are the on-site leader. When you're at an event, you’re responsible for both operations and revenue performance.

Key responsibilities include:

• Lead and supervise a team of 2–6 event staff

• Manage full event setup and breakdown (tent, booth, equipment)

• Oversee photography flow, printing, and order fulfillment

• Drive sales results and coach team members in real time

• Engage customers and close sales directly

• Handle customer concerns and operational issues on-site

• Make fast decisions in high-volume environments

• Complete 1–5 hours of weekly prep work (staff confirmations, scheduling, equipment readiness)

What We’re Looking For

• Previous leadership experience (team lead, supervisor, assistant manager, event manager, etc.)

• Strong sales background,  commission or performance-based experience preferred

• Confident managing people in outdoor, high-energy environments

• Excellent communicator and problem-solver

• Comfortable standing and working on feet for extended periods

• Organized and able to prepare for events independently

Backgrounds that transition well:

• Retail management

• Hospitality shift leadership

• Trade show or kiosk sales

• High-volume food & beverage leadership

• Event-based operations

Compensation & Perks

• Competitive base pay

• Performance-based bonus tied to event sales

• Travel expenses covered

• Hands-on leadership experience in a growing company

• Performance-driven culture

• Active, outdoor work environment

 Travel Expectations

• Weekend availability required (Friday–Sunday)

• Travel across Texas and surrounding regions

• Must be comfortable driving a company vehicle

• Clean driving record required

If you’re looking for a leadership role where you can directly impact revenue, coach a team, and operate independently in the field, we’d love to connect.