Business Development Manager

Spare Time Entertainment • Windsor Locks, CT

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About The Position

Spare Time is hiring a Business Development Manager to develop new business and manage a sales pipeline within an assigned territory. The role owns the full sales cycle, builds partnerships, and coordinates with the Event Planning team to create memorable group events. The position is active and high-energy, based in a fast-paced entertainment setting with music, lights, games, and guest activity. 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.
• Availability for some evenings and weekends based on business needs and client events.

Nice To Haves

• CRM experience preferred.
• Bachelor’s degree preferred, but not required.

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.
• Own the full sales cycle, from prospecting and pitching through 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 memorable group events.
• Maintain accurate activity notes and client communication 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 generous commission structure.
• Medical, dental, and vision coverage.
• 401(k).
• Paid time off.
• Career growth in a rapidly expanding company.
• Supportive, family-owned business culture.

What This Job Offers

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