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Job outlook for sales and event managers in the United States
Sales and event manager job growth summary. After extensive research, interviews, and analysis, Zippia's data science team found that:
The projected sales and event manager job growth rate is 5% from 2018-2028.
About 23,800 new jobs for sales and event managers are projected over the next decade.
Sales and event manager salaries have increased 12% for sales and event managers in the last 5 years.
There are over 4,151 sales and event managers currently employed in the United States.
There are 89,744 active sales and event manager job openings in the US.
The average sales and event manager salary is $50,986.
Are sales and event manager jobs in demand?
Sales and event manager job and salary trends over time
Sales and event manager jobs over time
Sales and event manager job growth rate over time
| Year | # of jobs | % of population |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 4,151 | 0.00% |
| 2020 | 3,758 | 0.00% |
| 2019 | 4,002 | 0.00% |
| 2018 | 3,757 | 0.00% |
| 2017 | 3,630 | 0.00% |
Average sales and event manager salary over time
Sales and event manager salary by year
| Year | Avg. salary | Hourly rate | % Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $50,986 | $24.51 | +4.5% |
| 2024 | $48,809 | $23.47 | +1.9% |
| 2023 | $47,876 | $23.02 | +2.6% |
| 2022 | $46,658 | $22.43 | +2.6% |
| 2021 | $45,463 | $21.86 | +3.6% |
Sales and event manager jobs by state
Most common states for sales and event managers
| Rank | State | Population | # of jobs | Employment/ 1000ppl |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | District of Columbia | 693,972 | 312 | 45% |
| 2 | Massachusetts | 6,859,819 | 1,134 | 17% |
| 3 | Utah | 3,101,833 | 522 | 17% |
| 4 | Rhode Island | 1,059,639 | 179 | 17% |
| 5 | Delaware | 961,939 | 165 | 17% |
| 6 | Vermont | 623,657 | 104 | 17% |
| 7 | Oregon | 4,142,776 | 643 | 16% |
| 8 | New Hampshire | 1,342,795 | 187 | 14% |
| 9 | Illinois | 12,802,023 | 1,716 | 13% |
| 10 | New Jersey | 9,005,644 | 1,150 | 13% |
| 11 | Virginia | 8,470,020 | 1,105 | 13% |
| 12 | Colorado | 5,607,154 | 754 | 13% |
| 13 | Minnesota | 5,576,606 | 739 | 13% |
| 14 | Connecticut | 3,588,184 | 481 | 13% |
| 15 | North Carolina | 10,273,419 | 1,236 | 12% |
| 16 | Georgia | 10,429,379 | 1,218 | 12% |
| 17 | Washington | 7,405,743 | 874 | 12% |
| 18 | Maryland | 6,052,177 | 708 | 12% |
| 19 | Idaho | 1,716,943 | 198 | 12% |
| 20 | North Dakota | 755,393 | 91 | 12% |
Most common cities for sales and event managers
| Rank | City | # of jobs | Employment/ 1000ppl | Avg. salary |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Burlington | 4 | 16% | $55,520 |
| 2 | Dedham | 2 | 8% | $56,072 |
| 3 | Easton | 2 | 7% | $49,849 |
| 4 | Greenville | 2 | 3% | $40,984 |
| 5 | Medford | 2 | 3% | $55,685 |
| 6 | Bethesda | 1 | 2% | $49,489 |
| 7 | Boston | 8 | 1% | $55,877 |
| 8 | Washington | 7 | 1% | $61,543 |
| 9 | Long Beach | 3 | 1% | $53,842 |
| 10 | Fort Lauderdale | 1 | 1% | $50,156 |
| 11 | New York | 5 | 0% | $60,977 |
| 12 | San Diego | 5 | 0% | $52,278 |
| 13 | Chicago | 4 | 0% | $56,260 |
| 14 | Los Angeles | 3 | 0% | $54,305 |
| 15 | Atlanta | 2 | 0% | $43,558 |
| 16 | San Francisco | 2 | 0% | $58,626 |
| 17 | Tucson | 2 | 0% | $44,202 |
| 18 | Anaheim | 1 | 0% | $53,709 |
Sales And Event Manager job outlook: Expert opinions
Our panel of sales and event manager experts
Seattle University
Spokane Community College
Missouri State University
Brigham Young University–Hawaii
Jim Clune
InstructorSeattle University
Communication Department
Will there be an enduring impact of the coronavirus pandemic on Sales And Event Managers?
Jim Clune: Virtual work is certainly here to stay. Interest in remote work has skyrocketed. This is good news as geography is less restrictive than it used to be, particularly in the information industry. LinkedIn reports that members are more likely to connect with others outside of the area where they live. One positive aspect of remote work is that it can shift the focus from how employees present themselves - for example, what they are wearing - to how employees demonstrate their expertise through what they say and what they can do.
What are the biggest trends we'll see in the Sales And Event Manager job market given the pandemic?
Duane Sunwold: Curb-side To Go, Food Trucks, Personal Catering, Family Farming, Farmers Markets. The meeting and convention market is expected to see an increase by 2022.
What Sales And Event Manager skills would you recommend for someone trying to advance their career?
Duane Sunwold: Personal Communication Skills, Vocational Math, Food Science
Dr. Jokima Hiller
Assistant ProfessorMissouri State University
Department of Hospitality Leadership
Are there any particularly good places in the United States for Sales And Event Managers to find work opportunities?
Dr. Jokima Hiller: Look at secondary markets for opportunities. Unfortunately, many of your major markets have been hit hard resulting in closings or in closings, reopenings, and then closings again because there hasn't been enough business to sustain them. But, you will find that the next town over had hospitality businesses that scaled back but never closed thereby meeting the needs of their regulars and attracting displaced business from the larger markets. For example, Indianapolis is a major market where their downtown area was greatly impacted. However, some hotels in Fishers remained open and are now actively seeking candidates as they ramp back up.
What general advice would you give to a Sales And Event Manager?
Joel Reece Ph.D.: Review job postings of career jobs you want to see what types of skills and experience they are looking for in applicants, then go find opportunities to gain those skills and experience.
Look for opportunities to get involved. It is ok to be a volunteer or have an entry level job.
Think of your job as a place you can get paid to learn. Work with the attitude to add value to the company.