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Rental Events Sales Manager

Sfmoma

Job Location:

San Francisco, CA - USA

Yearly Salary: $ 71357 - 82750

Posted: 21 August 2026 (30+ days ago)

Application Deadline: 18 November 2026

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

The San Francisco Museum of Modern Art is one of the largest museums of modern and contemporary art in the United States and a thriving cultural center for the Bay Area. We cannot imagine life without art; it inspires and connects us every day. Now more than ever these connections matter and are aligned with our values.

Inclusive: We strive to be a museum of many voices in dialogue.

Passionate: We believe working with art is more than a job or trusteeship - its a way of life.

Brave: We are committed to approaching our work with courage and a sense of adventure always ready to explore new perspectives.

Empathic: We aim to act like a person not an institution.

SFMOMA is a place for the infinitely curious to explore support and experience the art of our time. We believe that modern and contemporary art can influence the way we think view the world and embrace the many voices and perspectives around us. We aspire to foster an environment that elicits joy nurtures a sense of belonging and purposewhere difference is seen as a strength and every one is appreciated for their whole self.

Schedule: Full Time 35 hours/week at least three days working onsite occasional evenings and weekends

The Rental Events Sales Manager is the qualifying point of contact for rental event inquiries and looks to leverage opportunities to drive strong revenue and strategic sales for the external facility rental program. Working under the supervision of the Associate Director of Rental Events and in partnership with the Rental Events Operations Manager the position is responsible for the promotion sales reporting and contracting of SFMOMAs event space for private events. Responsible for one direct report. The Rental Events Sales Manager also leads the department in developing and diversifying SFMOMAs segmentation markets.

Responsibilities & Duties

Achieves department sales goals consistently hitting and exceeding the target sales goal.
Develops strong ties with key customers repeat clients vendors and accounts proactively understanding trends and responding to challenges and issues in the market.
Manages and owns the contracting process from preparation to negotiation and final signatures. Works with Associate Director in negotiation of legal language discounts andsales incentives.
Understandand manage budget revenue goals and demonstrate museum operational knowledge in sales process.
Actively prospects and develops new business including outside sales calls attending local tradeshowsnetwork and industry events using great customer service as a focus.
Directs supervises and sets expectations of the coordinator position. Responsible for the training development and support of that role.
Meets with clients vendors and decision makers for site tours and manages sales process from initial contact through final booked event.
Drives revenue and creativelydevelops all market segments Corporate Social and Wedding.
Developsmaintains and evolves the ongoing sales pipeline revenue and financial tracker. Responsible for communicating the weekly Sales Report.
Ensurestimely client follow up within 48 hours before and after sales calls event inquiries sales leads.
Articulates anddemonstrates working knowledge of all public areas of the Museum.
Performs duties as assigned supporting the Enterprise Events team as a whole.

Qualifications & Skills

Bachelors Degree from accredited college or university or equivalent experience.
Minimum of three (3) years in hospitality or event sales experience. Experience must include prospecting sales calls and proven negotiation to closing skills. Managing or supervising a direct report is preferred
Excellent organization and communication skills with great attention todetails.
Self-motivated and proactive able to act independently.
Ability to work flexible hours including nights and weekends asappropriate for the business
Proficient inCustomer Relationship Management database. (Artifax Tessitura Asana)
Proficient in Microsoft Suite of Office products. (Word Excel TeamsPowerpoint)
Ability to work under deadlines time constraints; multi-task without compromising quality or attitude
Excellent phone video and email demeanor and can easily create rapport at all levels
Generalevent operations knowledge: timelines staffing floor plans loading in and out hand held radios etc

Working Conditions

Willingness to work flexible hours supporting the Events team as needed.
Must be able to lift 30lbs.

$71357 - $82750 a year

Job posting open date: 8/19/26

All jobs posted will remain open for at least five business days.

We encourage both internal and external candidates to apply within the initial open posting period as the application close date may or may not be extended beyond that initial period. Applications will not be accepted after a posting has been closed.

Location: San Francisco 151 3rd Street.

Benefits: PTO Medical Dental Vision Flexible Spending Accounts Pet Insurance Life and AD&D Coverage Disability Insurance Mental Health and Wellness Benefits Discount Programs Pre-Tax Commuter Benefits 403(b) Retirement Savings Plan SFMOMA Membership and more

At SFMOMA we do not believe that any applicant can or should meet every qualification listed in a job posting. We are committed to welcoming applicants from all backgrounds and professional paths who are inspired to join a mission-driven community-oriented organization grounded in inclusivity passion bravery and empathy.

If this describes you we encourage you to apply.

Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.

SFMOMA is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to diversity equity inclusion and accessibility. No person shall be discriminated against based on race color religion gender gender identity age genetic information ancestry/national origin marital status disability medical condition HIV status sexual orientation veteran/military status and any other category protected by federal or state law.

You may request reasonable accommodation if you are unable to or are limited in your ability to access job postings or provide additional information asked in the job posting.

You can request reasonable accommodation by contacting the People Team at emailprotected.

Required Experience:

Manager

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