Business Development Executive

Job Title: Sales and Business Growth Manager (SBGM) Location: Ballerz, Bluewater (Full-Time, 45 hrs) Salary: £45,000 - £50,000 Reports to: FD Hybrid working – 2 days onsite, 3 days remote. About Ballerz, Ballerz is the UK’s first fully immersive football experience, part stadium, part Skill Zone, part social hub. We deliver unforgettable football-inspired moments for players of all ages, with a unique offering for corporate events, brand activations, private hire, and more. As we continue to grow, we’re looking for a driven, confident, and professional SBGM to join our team and help expand our corporate bookings pipeline and strengthen our position in the competitive entertainment market. Role Overview As Sales and Business Growth Manager at Ballerz Bluewater, you will develop and execute strategies to drive revenue growth, strengthen customer loyalty, and establish Ballerz as the go-to destination for competitive entertainment. This role is perfect for a proactive, results-oriented leader who thrives on building and implementing ambitious growth plans. You will be responsible for selling our immersive football venue to both local and national businesses, with a primary focus on corporate bookings, including seasonal parties, team-building events, and football-themed brand experiences. You will also lead a team of five, including a Guest Experience Manager, covering both proactive and reactive sales efforts to ensure a seamless guest journey. Key Responsibilities · Networking and attending industry events to expand the business’s influence. · Identifying and securing strategic partnerships and collaborations. · Setting sales targets and performance metrics for the team. · Recruiting, training, and managing the sales and reception team. · Build and manage relationships with corporate clients, event agencies, and brand partners · Preparing regular reports for senior management on sales performance and growth. · Streamlining sales processes for efficiency and effectiveness. · Convert inbound enquiries into confirmed bookings · Use HubSpot and Excel to track pipelines, follow-ups, and reporting · Upsell Ballerz’ unique offering by deeply understanding the immersive football experience · Building strong relationships with local schools and football clubs while developing impactful sales initiatives. · Working closely with marketing teams to align sales and promotional strategies. · Support the planning and coordination of corporate events in collaboration with the wider team Requirements · 1–2 years of sales experience (cold outreach & in-person networking essential) · Strong verbal and written communication skills with a professional, client-facing tone · Proficient in HubSpot, Excel, Design my night, and other CRM/sales tools · A keen interest in football or sport is strongly preferred · Self-motivated, results-driven, and comfortable working in a fast-paced environment · Organised, adaptable, and confident managing multiple leads simultaneously Bonus Points · Experience selling event spaces or working within sports, entertainment, or hospitality sectors · Existing corporate or agency contacts · Familiarity with Bluewater or the local area Why Join Ballerz? · Be part of a fast-growing brand with national expansion plans · Work in a dynamic, high-energy environment where sport meets entertainment · Opportunities for growth and development as we scale