Bowl New England d/b/a Spare Time Entertainment · 1 week ago
Business Development & Event Manager
Northampton, MA
Full-time
Onsite
Entry, Mid Level
2+ years expBowl New England d/b/a Spare Time Entertainment is seeking a Business Development & Event Manager to drive local business through corporate outings, fundraisers, and team events. The role involves managing the full sales cycle, coordinating events, and acting as a local ambassador for the brand.
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Hiring Manager
Cathy Peterson
Responsibilities
Prospect and build new local business — corporate outings, fundraisers, team events, celebrations, and more
Own the full sales cycle from outreach to signed contract and follow-up
Build strong relationships with local businesses, schools, nonprofits, and community groups
Host tours, tastings, lunches, and promotional events to showcase the venue
Track leads, activity, and pipelines in TripleSeat
Represent the brand at local networking and community events
Plan and execute a wide range of events, from corporate parties to team-building outings and fundraisers
Work closely with guests to understand their vision, budget, and expectations
Coordinate logistics with food & beverage, operations, amusements, and staffing teams
Create and manage BEOs and participate in weekly and event-specific meetings
Be onsite for events — overseeing setup, execution, and breakdown
Step in to troubleshoot and solve issues in real time
Follow up post-event to gather feedback and strengthen relationships
Partner with the GM and Marketing team on promotions, partnerships, and internal events
Support local marketing and social media efforts tied to events
Keep an eye on the local market and share ideas to improve offerings and guest experience
Qualification
Required
2+ years of experience in event planning, hospitality sales, business development, or a related field
A relationship-driven mindset and comfort with outbound outreach
Strong organization and follow-through- you can juggle multiple events without dropping the ball
Clear, confident communicator (in person and in writing)
Experience using CRM and event management tools
Comfortable being both behind the scenes and front and center during events
Willingness to work evenings and weekends when events demand it
Company
Bowl New England d/b/a Spare Time Entertainment
Spare Time Entertainment is a private, family-owned company that currently operates seventeen family entertainment centers in ten states throughout the Northeast, Southeast and the Midwest.
1001-5000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageLeadership Team
James M. Harrington, CPA
Chief Financial Officer
Heather Provost
Executive Vice President/COO
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