Position Summary
Job Summary: The Business Development Manager oversees all aspects of programming, operations, business development ensuring aggressive business growth through strategic partnership management, operational excellence, and comprehensive administrative oversight. This role combines hands-on operational management with strategic business development across all regional facilities and programs.
Key Responsibilities:
Business Development & Partnership Management
- Identify and execute strategic business opportunities for all programs while building mutually beneficial relationships with schools, recreation departments, community centers, and partnership facilities
- Ensure optimization of brand presence at all programming sites and generate maximum revenue from existing partnerships through effective supervision and communication
- Manage community outreach by developing relationships with local businesses and grassroots organizations while overseeing broader marketing strategy and grassroots campaigns
- Set up and coordinate promotional events to drive regional growth and market presence
- Serve as the main point of contact for clients and partners, program offerings, logistics, and feedback while managing transactions such as enrollments, credits, and refunds
- Address client concerns with timely communication, escalating when necessary, and support revenue growth through relationship building
Strategic Leadership & Administrative Support
- Document internal processes and assist with special projects and new program launches
- Develop and execute comprehensive staffing strategies that align with organizational growth plans and budget objectives
- Conduct long-term staffing forecasting (quarterly and annually), incorporating business growth plans, market trends, and seasonal variations
- Hire, train, and schedule local staff ensuring 7-day coverage, conduct regular performance reviews and run seasonal meetings in coordination with coaching department
- Implement equipment management process including inventory tracking, maintenance protocols, and replacement schedules
- Oversee equipment safety compliance
Additional responsibilities as required
Requirements
Who You Are:
- Aspiring Sales Professional and Business Development Manager: Eager to gain hands-on experience in sales, business development, or marketing. Previous sales experience with strong aptitude and enthusiasm.
- Highly Motivated & Self-Starter: Capable of managing your own schedule and responsibilities effectively with minimal supervision.
- Exceptional Communicator: Excellent verbal and written communication skills with the ability to connect easily with people from all backgrounds.
- Natural Networker: Comfortable initiating conversations, building rapport, and making immediate connections.
- Passion for Youth & Sports: A genuine enthusiasm for youth development and the positive impact of sports.
- Reliable Transportation: Valid driver's license and reliable personal vehicle are required for field activities.
- Background Check: Ability to pass a background screening.
- Child-Friendly: Comfortable and enthusiastic about working around young children.
- Resident of Staten Island is a plus
Benefits
- Base salary of $50,000 per year, with additional bonus based on performance and successful partnerships
- Flexible hours
- Valuable hands-on experience in sales, marketing, and relationship management within the youth sports industry.
- Opportunity to make a tangible and positive impact on the lives of children through sports.
- Be part of a nationally recognized and respected brand in youth sports