Golf Course & Sponsorship Business Development Rep

GolfStatus; Lincoln (NE); Hybrid; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Full benefits package

Uncapped commissions

Job summary

GolfStatus seeks a driven Business Development Rep to grow our network of golf course partners and help onboarded events maximize sponsorship outreach. You will build relationships with courses and PGA Sections across the USA, identifying new partnership opportunities to drive sponsorship revenue.

This role blends business development, relationship management, and sales support, ideal for someone who loves golf, people, and proactive outreach.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of the golf industry strongly preferred.
• Prior sales or business development experience preferred.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Detail-oriented and organized with ability to manage a high volume of outreach.
• Willingness to travel for partner visits and industry events.

Responsibilities

• Conduct cold and warm outreach to golf courses via phone, email, and text to generate interest and set meetings.
• Build and maintain relationships with partner golf courses to ensure ongoing platform utilization.
• Identify and onboard new golf course partnership opportunities across the USA.
• Work directly with partner PGA Sections to drive event volume and engagement.
• Support onboarded events with sponsorship outreach efforts.
• Identify and pursue new partnership opportunities beyond golf courses.
• Maintain accurate records of outreach activity, pipeline, and partner relationships.
• Some travel required to visit partners and attend industry events.

Skills

Golf industry knowledge

Sales experience

Communication skills

Resilience to rejection

Detail-oriented

Office availability 36 hrs/wk

Job description

GolfStatus is a fast-growing golf technology company that produces accessible, user-friendly tech for golfers, golf facilities, nonprofits, and the organizations that support them. Our event management and engagement solutions connect organizations and people to drive more of what matters: rounds, revenue, engagement, and impact.

Job Summary

We are looking for a driven, golf-savvy Business Development Rep to grow our network of golf course partners and help onboarded events maximize their sponsorship outreach. You will be on the front lines of building relationships with golf courses and PGA Sections across the country, identifying new partnership opportunities, and working directly with events to drive sponsorship revenue. This role blends business development, relationship management, and sales support, and it's a great fit for someone who loves golf, loves people, and isn't afraid to pick up the phone.

Key Responsibilities

• Conduct cold and warm outreach to golf courses via phone, email, and text to generate interest in the GolfStatus platform and set meetings
• Build and maintain strong relationships with partner golf courses to ensure ongoing platform utilization
• Identify and onboard new golf course partnership opportunities across the USA
• Work directly with partner PGA Sections to drive event volume and engagement
• Support onboarded events with their sponsorship outreach efforts
• Identify and pursue new partnership opportunities beyond golf courses
• Maintain accurate records of outreach activity, pipeline, and partner relationships
• Some travel required to visit partners and attend industry events

Qualifications

• Knowledge of the golf industry strongly preferred
• Prior sales or business development experience preferred
• Strong communication skills, both written and verbal
• Comfortable with rejection and persistent in follow-up
• Detail-oriented and organized with the ability to manage a high volume of outreach
• Creative thinker who can develop new processes and best practices on the fly
• Ability to work in-office 36 hours per week (Fridays are a half day); WFH flexibility possible in the future

Compensation

• $50,000 base salary
• Total compensation: $60,000 - $70,000 expected in the first year. Commissions uncapped.
• Full benefits package (details provided during the interview process)