Sales Manager

Ready to lead a high-performing sales team in one of the fastest-growing industries in Illinois? Join the team revolutionizing gaming! At Lucky Lincoln Gaming, we don’t just operate – we innovate. Since 2013, we’ve grown to over 240 locations and become a top terminal operator in the state. Now, we’re looking for a driven, people-first leader to take our Sales team to the next level.

If you thrive on ownership, live for strategy, and know how to turn energy into execution, we want to meet you.

 

What You’ll Own

As Field Sales Manager, you’ll be more than a coach – you’ll be the strategic engine behind our Sales team’s success. You'll lead a team of Account Executives and focus on two critical areas: people leadership and new business growth.

• Drive team strategy, goals, and performance across the sales pipeline

• Partner closely with leadership on market expansion and big-picture execution

• Guide team members through long sales cycles, helping them close key deals

• Deliver sharp insights through KPIs and performance metrics

• Motivate and mentor your team through coaching, accountability, and recognition

• Stay agile – adapt, evolve, and contribute where needed

 

What You Bring to the Table

We’re not just looking for a manager — we want a sales leader who inspires confidence, builds trust, and gets results.

• 2+ years of sales team management experience

• A proven track record in outside sales, ideally in hospitality or entertainment

• Strong grasp of relationship-building and developing new territories

• Confident communicator with experience engaging both frontline and executive stakeholders

• A collaborative mindset, driven by coaching and performance development

• Comfortable traveling as needed to support your team and meet clients

 

What’s In It for You?

We reward hustle, heart, and results — and we make sure it shows:

• Competitive base salary with commission incentives

• Full benefits package: health, dental, vision, 401k

• Career advancement: grow with a team that’s scaling fast

• High-energy industry: be part of shaping the future of gaming and hospitality

 

Apply If You’re Ready to:

• Make a real impact in a growing business

• Build a team culture that values success and camaraderie

• Be part of an industry that blends fun, strategy, and hospitality

We Run on EOS 

At Lucky Lincoln Gaming, we run on EOS (Entrepreneurial Operating System). EOS is a set of concepts and tools designed to prioritize our vision, align our teams, and streamline processes, ultimately driving growth and accountability throughout the organization. 

  

Our Core Values 

• Get it done attitude! We take ownership of our tasks and challenges, actively seeking solutions and utilizing available resources. While we strive to resolve issues independently, we are also open to seeking guidance when necessary, bringing forward options and ideas to effectively collaborate. 

• 5 Star Hospitality! Our customers are paramount, and we prioritize their needs with a sense of urgency and attentiveness, with the aim of exceeding their expectations. We extend this hospitality mindset to our employees and colleagues, recognizing that their satisfaction contributes to overall success. 

• Positive Culture! We engage our customers and coworkers with respect, positivity, and open communication. We always have each other's backs and foster a culture of collaboration and teamwork. 

• Self-propelled! We have a strong desire to learn and grow both personally and professionally. With a pilot mentality, we are self-motivated and believe we can get anywhere we want to go. 

• Communicate Forward! Effective communication is fundamental to our success. We prioritize keeping everyone informed and aligned, sharing information through appropriate channels to ensure clarity and transparency 

  

Equal Employment Opportunity 

Lucky Lincoln Gaming, Cloud9 Cannabis, Take Flight Hospitality, Midwest Real Estate, Aviator Coffee and Cocktails, and Pilot Pizza all provide equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. 

This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training. We are committed to an inclusive, equitable and accessible workplace. Accommodations are available upon request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process.