Business Development Manager

Ludo Sports Bars; Bristol; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

Ludo Sports Bars is seeking a Business Development Manager to enhance brand visibility and attract new audiences through strategic partnerships. The ideal candidate will have a passion for sports and experience in business development, particularly within the hospitality sector. You'll play a key role in driving revenue while providing excellent customer service.

Benefits

Competitive salary & performance-based bonuses

50% off food and drink for yourself & five others

Networking opportunities with sports industry figures

Dynamic work environment with a passionate team

Qualifications

• Proven experience in business development or sponsorship sales.
• Strong understanding of commercial partnerships in sports.
• Passion for sports and customer engagement.

Responsibilities

• Drive partnerships and customer engagement across Ludo.
• Identify and nurture key relationships with external partners.
• Convert relationships into bookings, driving revenue.

Skills

Business Development

Relationship Building

Negotiation

Strategic Thinking

Communication

Job description

About Us

Ludo is a premier sports bar destination offering exceptional experiences

for sports fans. With locations Exeter and Bath—and more opening soon—we

provide a vibrant atmosphere, top-tier drinks, and live sporting events across multiple

platforms.

Overview of the Role

The role of the Business Development Manager is to drive partnerships and customer

engagement across Ludo, developing a strategic sales action plan to achieve

their pre-booked target, total sales and profit targets of the venues and company.

The successful candidate will be responsible for identifying, establishing, and nurturing key

relationships with external partners to enhance our brand visibility and attract new

audiences, converting these relationships into bookings and events driving revenue and

profit, all while providing excellent customer service and after care throughout.

Key Skills and Experience Required

• Proven experience in business development, partnerships, or sponsorship sales, ideally within the sports, hospitality, or entertainment industries.
• Strong understanding of the sports media landscape and commercial partnerships within football and rugby.
• Excellent relationship-building and negotiation skills.
• Ability to think creatively and strategically to develop innovative partnership opportunities.
• Strong communication and presentation skills.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced environment.
• Passion for sports, hospitality, and customer engagement.
• Flexibility to travel as needed.

What we offer

• Competitive salary & performance-based bonuses.
• 50% off food and drink within all venues for Yourself & five others.
• Opportunity to work with an exciting and growing brand in the sports hospitality
• sector.
• Networking opportunities with key sports industry figures.
• A vibrant and dynamic work environment with a passionate team.