Golf Partnerships & Sponsorship Growth Specialist

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

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.