Corporate Event Sales | Commission-Based | Remote
TeamOut (YC W22) · United States
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Job highlights
- Build your own corporate event sales portfolio.
- Work remotely with unlimited vacation.
- Leverage powerful platform and tools.
- Unlimited commission potential.
- Join a fast-growing hospitality company.
About the role
About TeamOut
TeamOut is the leading platform for corporate offsites, retreats, and meetings. We power events for companies like OpenAI, Anthropic, Netflix, Airbnb, and thousands of others. We combine cutting-edge software with concierge-level service to help companies source hotels, plan meetings, and produce exceptional events worldwide.
- $70M+ in annual room bookings
- IATA-certified travel company
- Hundreds of thousands of hotel partners globally
- AI-powered destination recommendations and sourcing tools
- Integrated quoting, budgeting, contracting, and invoicing system
- End-to-end event production capabilities across the U.S., Europe, and beyond
- Backed by top-tier investors behind Airbnb, DoorDash, Instacart, and Coinbase
We are building the most modern company in hospitality. Fast-moving, ambitious, and deeply committed to creating a culture where people feel empowered, trusted, and happy at work.
The Opportunity
We're looking for experienced hospitality professionals ready to build their own book of business with the backing of a powerful platform. People who want more ownership, flexibility, and the ability to grow with a high-performing engine behind them.
This role is ideal for:
- Former Hotel Sales Managers
- Meeting & Event Planners
- Corporate Event Professionals
- Hospitality leaders ready for a more entrepreneurial model
If you have strong industry relationships and know how to close, TeamOut provides the infrastructure to help you scale your impact.
What You'll Do:
- Develop and grow your own client portfolio through your network and industry connections
- Source and secure hotel contracts for meetings, retreats, and offsites
- Guide clients through sourcing, negotiation, and contracting
- Leverage TeamOut's proprietary tools to send RFPs globally
- Collaborate with internal experts for planning and production services
- Expand revenue through premium event and production offerings
You focus on relationships and closing. We handle billing, commission collection, legal review, tools, and operational support.
Compensation:
Performance-based compensation designed to reward strong business development and long-term client relationships. Unlimited earning potential with no cap. Full details are shared during the interview process.
What We Provide:
- Fully remote work year-round
- Unlimited vacation
- Access to industry events and TeamOut retreats
- Travel industry perks and preferred partner benefits
- Travel agent discounts on hotels and airlines
- Hotel loyalty points on bookings
- Dedicated TeamOut email and full technology suite
- Training in sales strategy, contract negotiation, and follow-up
- Internal knowledge base and ongoing coaching
- Legal review and contract support
- Billing management and commission collection
- Support from seasoned hospitality experts whenever needed
- Conflict resolution and operational backup in case of client or contract challenges
You build your book of business. We give you the infrastructure to scale it.
Why Join TeamOut:
We care deeply about building a company where people thrive. We trust our team with real ownership. We move fast. We think long term. We build leaders. There is no ceiling here, only opportunity. You get the independence of building your own portfolio with the backing of a $70M+ global platform, powerful technology, strong hotel leverage, AI-powered tools, and a team committed to your success. If you're ready to turn your hospitality experience into a high-growth opportunity with real upside, we'd love to meet you. Join TeamOut and start building.
Key skills/competency:
- Corporate Event Sales
- Hospitality Sales
- Client Portfolio Development
- Hotel Sourcing
- Negotiation
- Contracting
- Business Development
- Relationship Management
- Event Planning
- Sales Strategy
Skills & topics
- Corporate Event Sales
- Hospitality Sales
- Remote Sales
- Commission-Based Sales
- Event Planning
- Hotel Sales
- Business Development
- Client Relations
- Sales
- Travel Industry
How to get hired
- Showcase your sales expertise: Tailor your resume to highlight your experience in corporate event sales, hotel sourcing, and client portfolio development. Quantify your achievements with specific numbers and success metrics.
- Network within the industry: Leverage your existing relationships with hotels and corporate clients. Mentioning your network can demonstrate your ability to build a book of business.
- Highlight entrepreneurial drive: Emphasize your ability to work independently, manage your own pipeline, and drive results in a commission-based, remote environment.
- Prepare for a sales-focused interview: Be ready to discuss your sales strategies, negotiation tactics, and how you build and maintain client relationships. Demonstrate your understanding of the hospitality and event planning industry.
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Frequently asked questions
- What is the earning potential for a Corporate Event Sales role at TeamOut?
- The Corporate Event Sales role at TeamOut offers performance-based compensation with unlimited earning potential and no cap. Your earnings will be directly tied to your success in business development and nurturing long-term client relationships. Specific details will be shared during the interview process.
- What kind of support does TeamOut provide to Corporate Event Sales professionals?
- TeamOut provides comprehensive support, including a powerful platform with AI-powered tools, access to a global hotel network, legal review, contract support, billing management, and commission collection. You'll also receive ongoing coaching, training in sales strategy and negotiation, and operational backup from seasoned hospitality experts.
- Is the Corporate Event Sales role at TeamOut a remote position?
- Yes, the Corporate Event Sales role at TeamOut is fully remote year-round, offering significant flexibility and the ability to work from anywhere.
- What is TeamOut's background and what kind of clients do they serve?
- TeamOut is a leading platform for corporate offsites, retreats, and meetings, powering events for companies like OpenAI, Anthropic, Netflix, and Airbnb. They have over $70M in annual room bookings and are backed by prominent investors. They combine software with concierge-level service to produce exceptional events globally.
- What experience is ideal for a Corporate Event Sales role at TeamOut?
- This role is ideal for experienced hospitality professionals, including former Hotel Sales Managers, Meeting & Event Planners, and Corporate Event Professionals who are ready for a more entrepreneurial model. Strong industry relationships and proven closing skills are highly valued.
- How does TeamOut handle the administrative aspects of sales?
- TeamOut handles the administrative burdens so you can focus on relationships and closing deals. They manage billing, commission collection, legal review, tools, and provide operational support, allowing you to scale your business effectively.