Business Development Manager

Bowl New England d/b/a Spare Time Entertainment • Windsor Locks, CT

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About The Position

The Business Development Manager builds and manages a sales pipeline within an assigned territory and generates new business through outbound outreach, networking, and site visits. The role owns the full sales cycle, develops community and business partnerships, and coordinates facility tours and promotional events. The position collaborates with the Event Planning team to deliver group events, maintains client and activity records in TripleSeat, and reports sales progress to the District Manager. This is an active, high-energy role in an entertainment setting. Some evenings and weekends are required based on business needs and client events. Starting salary is $45,000 plus commission.

Requirements

• Experience in outside sales, business development, or account management.
• Proven success generating leads and closing business.
• Strong communication and relationship-building skills.
• Comfort with outbound outreach, including calls, in-person visits, and networking.
• Highly organized and goal oriented.
• Self-motivated, competitive, and resilient.
• Comfort working in a fast-paced entertainment setting with music, lights, games, and guest activity.

Nice To Haves

• CRM experience.
• Bachelor’s degree.

Responsibilities

• Build and manage a strong sales pipeline within an assigned territory.
• Prospect and generate new business through cold calls, outreach, networking, and site visits.
• Manage the full sales cycle, from prospecting and pitching to closing contracts.
• Develop partnerships with schools, companies, nonprofits, and community organizations.
• Schedule and lead facility tours, executive luncheons, and promotional events.
• Collaborate with the Event Planning team to deliver group events.
• Maintain accurate activity notes and client communications in TripleSeat (CRM).
• Meet weekly sales goals and report progress to the District Manager.
• Represent Spare Time professionally and enthusiastically.

Benefits

• Competitive base salary plus commission.
• Medical, dental, and vision coverage.
• 401(k).
• Paid time off.
• Career growth opportunities in an expanding company.
• Supportive, family-owned business culture.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed