Golf Course & Sponsorship Business Development Rep

Golfstatus; Lincoln (NE); On-site; USD 60,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Full benefits package

Job summary

Golfstatus is seeking a driven Business Development Rep to expand our network of golf course partners and help onboard events maximize sponsorship outreach.

You will build relationships with courses and PGA Sections nationwide, identify new partnership opportunities, and work with events to drive sponsorship revenue. This role blends prospecting, relationship management and sales support, and is ideal for someone who loves golf, people, and a proactive outreach approach.

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.

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

Skills

Golf industry knowledge

Sales experience

Strong communication

Resilient with rejection

Detail oriented

Creative thinking

In-office 36 hours/week

Job description

Overview

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.

Experience Required

• 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

Essential 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

Benefits

• $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)