Area Business Development Manager

Compensation Base pay range: $70,000.00/yr - $75,000.00/yrEthos Hospitality Group provided pay range. Your actual pay will be based on your skills and experience — talk with your recruiter to learn more.

Additional compensation types: Annual Bonus

About the Role

Promotional Products Expert | Nonprofit Executive | HR Director | Talent Acquisition & Retention | Business Process OptimizationAre you ready to be the driving force behind unforgettable events, unstoppable brand awareness, and a winning culture?

At Ethos Hospitality Group , we're looking for a high-energy Area Business Development Manager to bring our brand to life through strategic partnerships, standout events, and hands-on leadership.

This role goes beyond planning—it's about inspiring teams, engaging communities, and ensuring we win in every market we touch.

Key Responsibilities

• Event Planning & Execution
• Plan, organize, and execute B2B partnerships, pop-ups, product sampling, and marketing events on and off-site.
• Manage event logistics: setup, registration, teardown, and promotional materials.
• Create BEOs for private events and communicate with operations.
• Sales Support & Brand Growth
• Generate and qualify leads through field activities.
• Partner with sales to support growth and customer engagement.
• Ensure consistent brand messaging tailored to local markets.
• Monitor and respond to reviews on Google, Yelp, Trip
• Advisor, and more.
• Implement strategies to maintain 4.0+ ratings across platforms.
• Track, analyze, and report on campaign effectiveness.
• Leadership & Culture
• Build, mentor, and inspire brand ambassador teams.
• Celebrate and recognize staff achievements.
• Act as a culture-builder, ensuring staff feel connected and valued.
• Market Research & Strategy
• Conduct competitive analysis and customer surveys.
• Refine marketing strategies to stay ahead of competitors.

What You'll Bring

• Excellent communication and relationship-building skills.
• Strong organizational and project management abilities.
• Creative mindset with data-driven decision-making.
• Flexibility to travel, work evenings, weekends, and holidays.A drive to grow personally and professionally.
• How You'll Be Evaluated Performance on quarterly OKRs and weekly KPIs.
• Peer and leadership feedback.
• Innovation, competitive advantage, and personal growth.$2,500 quarterly bonus opportunities1 week PTO (with flexibility for more)50% dining discount at Ethos concepts (not to be abused)
• Schedule Whatever it takes to win—45–50 hours per week, including nights, weekends, and holidays.
• Seniority level Entry level
• Employment type Full-time

Job function

Management and ManufacturingIndustries Hospitality#J-18808-Ljbffr

Skills

• Alliance/Partner Management, Analysis Skills, BeOS Operating System, Brand Marketing (Branding), Brand Messaging, Business Development, Business Processes, Business-to-Business (B2B), Campaigns, Communication Skills, Competitive Analysis/Strategy, Event Management, Leadership, Logistics Management, Market Research, Market Surveys, Market Tracking, Marketing Strategy, Mentoring, Multiplatform/Cross-Platform, Nonprofit, Operational Communications, Operational Support, Organizational Skills, Partner Sales, Performance Metrics, Product Marketing, Project/Program Management, Promotional Products, Revenue Growth, Sales Qualification, Sales Support

About the Company

Ethos Hospitality Group