Business Development Manager

Bowl New England d/b/a Spare Time Entertainment • Omaha, NE

36d • Onsite

About The Position

We are seeking a motivated and results-driven Business Development Manager to build and manage a strong pipeline of business opportunities within their assigned territory. This role involves developing strategic relationships with local businesses, schools, nonprofits, sports organizations, and community groups. The ideal candidate will create and execute intentional outreach plans through networking, in-person meetings, referrals, events, and targeted prospecting. Responsibilities include conducting client meetings, facility tours, and community visits to generate new partnerships, owning the sales process from initial connection through closing and event execution handoff, and collaborating closely with the Event Planning team. The role also requires contributing ideas, market feedback, and creative strategies to support business growth, maintaining accurate communication and client notes in TripleSeat CRM, and partnering with leadership to execute sales initiatives and market strategies. The Business Development Manager will represent Spare Time with professionalism, energy, and creativity in the community.

Requirements

• Experience in business development, sales, account management, hospitality, marketing, or community partnerships
• Strong communication and relationship-building skills
• Comfortable meeting with business leaders, organizational decision-makers, and community partners
• Self-motivated and proactive with the ability to work independently
• Organized and able to manage multiple priorities effectively
• Creative thinker who enjoys identifying opportunities and bringing new ideas forward
• Comfortable with some outbound outreach and prospecting as part of a broader strategic sales approach

Nice To Haves

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

Responsibilities

• Build and manage a strong pipeline of business opportunities within your assigned territory
• Develop strategic relationships with local businesses, schools, nonprofits, sports organizations, and community groups
• Create and execute intentional outreach plans through networking, in-person meetings, referrals, events, and targeted prospecting
• Conduct client meetings, facility tours, and community visits to generate new partnerships
• Own the sales process from initial connection through closing and event execution handoff
• Collaborate closely with the Event Planning team to help bring client experiences to life
• Contribute ideas, market feedback, and creative strategies to support business growth
• Maintain accurate communication, activity tracking, and client notes in TripleSeat CRM
• Partner with leadership to execute sales initiatives and market strategies
• Represent Spare Time with professionalism, energy, and creativity in the community

Benefits

• Competitive base salary plus commission opportunity
• Medical, dental, vision, and 401(k)
• Paid time off
• Opportunity to grow with a company expanding thoughtfully and intentionally
• Supportive, family-owned culture that values initiative, accountability, and creativity
• A fun, experience-driven product you can genuinely feel proud to represent

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Associate degree