The Sports Facilities Companies · 1 day ago
Business Development Director – Elizabethtown Sports Park
Elizabethtown, KY
Full-time
Onsite
Lead/Staff, Director/Executive
5+ years expThe Sports Facilities Companies is a leading resource for managing and developing sports and recreation facilities. The Business Development Director will promote Elizabethtown Sports Park as a premier destination for events, focusing on driving revenue through effective marketing and sponsorship sales.
ConsultingRecreationSports
Responsibilities
Planning and implementing events, tournaments, and rentals to meet revenue targets
Maintaining an event calendar of rental/tournaments booked, listing all facility activities planned
Preparing and presenting regular reporting on event strategy and results
Managing communications with all stakeholders of events
Sponsorship sales both local and national to meet revenue targets
Event development and primary contact for all events after they have been contracted
Determine annual and gross-profit plans by forecasting and developing annual sales quotas for programs
Project expected sales volume and profit for existing and new products
Accomplish objectives by planning, developing, implementing, and evaluating advertising, merchandising, and trade promotion programs while developing field sales action plans
Sustain rapport with key accounts by making periodic visits, exploring specific needs, and anticipating new opportunities
Provide information by collecting, analyzing, and summarizing data and trends
Serve as Manager-On-Duty ("MOD") at certain key events
All other duties as assigned by management
Qualification
Required
Proven success in generating awareness through consumer marketing and branding
Experience in youth and amateur sports as a consumer, marketing professional, or other relevant experience
Experience in using a CRM to manage and nurture potential or current customers
Experience in sponsorship sales and activation
Experience working with convention & visitors bureaus, regional sports commissions, and/or regional event management booking in a regional sport and/or convention center
Experience and success in promoting, booking, and delivering special events
Action-oriented personality with a 'get it done' attitude and proficiency for efficiency
Prior experience in marketing research to gain consumer insights (locally, regionally, and nationally) to identify key selling points for attracting corporate/organization relationships including sponsorship and financial partnerships, or business development activities
Bachelor's degree in business administration, marketing, or advertising; or a minimum of 5+ years' experience in a similar position preferred
Technologically savvy with skills in using multiple platforms or software for a variety of tasks such as cloud file management or project management
Advanced knowledge in using Microsoft Outlook, Word, Excel, and PowerPoint
Skilled at identifying and creating opportunities or promotions to deliver revenue goals
Must have excellent interpersonal, problem solving and negotiating skills
Must be a team player and deadline-driven
Must have excellent verbal and written communication skills
Must be able to work a flexible work schedule (nights, weekends, holidays, and long hours)
Must be able to lift 40 pounds waist high
May be required to sit or stand for extended periods of time whether indoors or outdoors, and squat, stoop or bend
Will be required to operate a computer
Facility has intermittent loud noise levels
Preferred
A minimum of 5+ years' experience in a similar position preferred
Company
The Sports Facilities Companies
The Sports Facilities Companies (SFC) is the nation’s leading resource for the management and development of sports, recreation, wellness, and events facilities.
1001-5000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageLeadership Team
Jason Clement
Founding Partner, CEO of Sports Facilities Companies
Brianna Padron
Events Partner Manager
Recent News
2025-10-17
2025-10-15
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