BDR Manager (Chicago)

Job Description

Job Description

Who We Are

PartySlate is the premier marketplace that connects people planning all types of events with venues and vendors. More than 3 million people used PartySlate for their weddings, galas, corporate events, and milestone celebrations in the last year. PartySlate continues to disrupt the 800 billion dollar events industry with innovative technology solutions for both people planning events and venues and vendors within the events industry. PartySlate is based in Chicago with talent spread out all across the country, and we are looking to grow our team with passionate, collaborative individuals.

About the Business Development Manager Opportunity

We are seeking a strategic and results-driven Business Development Manager to lead our business development initiatives and build a high-performing outbound sales team. This role will be instrumental in driving revenue growth through the development and implementation of comprehensive outbound strategies. Reporting directly to the Director of Sales, you will lead a team of Business Development Representatives while playing a crucial role in shaping our sales pipeline and go-to-market approach.This is an exciting opportunity for a business development leader who thrives in fast-paced environments and has a proven track record of building and scaling successful outbound sales teams. The ideal candidate will combine strategic thinking with hands-on execution to drive measurable results.

Candidates applying should be based in Chicago. For those in the Chicagoland area, this position will follow a hybrid work model.

Key Responsibilities

Team Leadership & Development

• Conduct regular 1 : 1s, performance reviews, and provide ongoing feedback and coaching
• Track and analyze team KPIs to ensure performance targets and business objectives are consistently met
• Foster a high-performance culture focused on continuous improvement and accountability
• Develop and implement training programs to enhance team capabilities and performance

Outbound Strategy Development & Implementation

Cross-Functional Collaboration

Required Experience

Preferred Qualifications

Our Commitment to Diversity, Equity & Inclusion

PartySlate is committed to creating a diverse and equitable environment for its employees. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or veteran status.

We may use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to support parts of the hiring process, such as reviewing applications, analyzing resumes, or assessing responses. These tools assist our recruitment team but do not replace human judgment. Final hiring decisions are ultimately made by humans. If you would like more information about how your data is processed, please contact us.