What are the responsibilities and job description for the Business Development & Venue Sales Manager position at Sunny Days Arena?
Business Development Manager – Entertainment & Venue Sales
Build Something Bigger Than a Job.
Most people are looking for a job.
We’re looking for someone who wants to help build one of the most exciting entertainment venues in Western Pennsylvania.
Sunny Days Arena is growing quickly. From concerts and comedy shows to MMA, wrestling, trade shows, festivals, corporate events, and private rentals, we’re creating a destination where people come together to make memories.
We’re looking for someone who is excited by growth, energized by relationships, and motivated by results.
If you’re looking for a position where your work directly impacts the success of the business, we’d love to meet you.
About Sunny Days Arena
Sunny Days Arena is an independently owned entertainment venue located just outside Pittsburgh.
Our mission is simple:
Create unforgettable experiences while becoming Western Pennsylvania’s premier independent entertainment destination.
We’re not a large corporation.
We’re building something special, and we’re looking for people who want to help build it with us.
What You’ll Do
As our Business Development Manager, you’ll be responsible for helping grow Sunny Days Arena by creating new business opportunities and developing lasting relationships throughout the community.
Your responsibilities will include:
- Booking private events and venue rentals
- Developing relationships with promoters and event organizers
- Prospecting local businesses and organizations
- Giving venue tours
- Preparing proposals and contracts
- Following up on leads
- Creating strategic partnerships
- Helping develop new event concepts
- Working closely with ownership on business growth initiatives
- Representing Sunny Days Arena throughout the community
Who We’re Looking For
The ideal candidate is someone who:
- Loves meeting people
- Builds relationships naturally
- Takes initiative without being asked
- Is organized and follows through
- Enjoys solving problems
- Is comfortable making outbound calls
- Communicates professionally
- Wants to continue growing personally and professionally
Experience in sales, hospitality, events, entertainment, or business development is preferred, but we care more about attitude, work ethic, and the ability to build relationships than a specific industry background.
Why Join Sunny Days Arena?
You’ll work directly with ownership.
Your ideas will matter.
You’ll see the impact of your work every day.
You’ll have the opportunity to help shape the future of one of the region’s fastest-growing entertainment venues.
As the company grows, there will be opportunities for increased responsibility, leadership, and career advancement.
Compensation
Competitive base salary plus performance incentives.
Top performers will have the opportunity to significantly increase their earnings based on the business they help create.
This Isn’t For Everyone.
If you’re looking for a job where you simply clock in and clock out, this probably isn’t the right fit.
If you’re looking for an opportunity to build something meaningful, grow your career, and make a lasting impact, we’d love to meet you.
Application Tip: We read every application. Don’t just send us a resume. In your cover letter or application, tell us about a time you created an opportunity, solved a difficult problem, or helped grow a business or organization. We value initiative and creativity.
Apply today and tell us why you’d be a great addition to the Sunny Days Arena team.
Pay: $60,000.00 - $90,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- Flexible schedule
- Professional development assistance
Application Question(s):
- Why are you interested in this position at Sunny Days Arena?
- Tell us about a time you helped grow a business, organization, event, or customer base. What was your role?
- This position requires networking, prospecting, and building relationships. On a scale of 1–10, how comfortable are you initiating conversations with new people?
- Have you ever worked in any of the following?
- Sales
- Business Development
- Events
- Hospitality
- Entertainment
- Marketing
- None
- his position will occasionally require evenings and weekends during events. Are you comfortable with that?
- What excites you most about this opportunity?
Work Location: In person
Salary : $60,000 - $90,000