Development Manager Jobs in Kentucky
Development Manager jobs in Kentucky are concentrated in Louisville, Lexington, and the Cincinnati-Northern Kentucky metro, where employers like Humana, Ashland, and Toyota Motor Manufacturing Kentucky hire development managers across product development, software engineering, and nonprofit fundraising and program growth. Demand is steady across these hubs, with openings at every career stage from newly promoted team leads to senior directors overseeing multi-site portfolios. The strongest activity is in healthcare technology, manufacturing operations, and mission-driven organizations anchored in the Bluegrass region. Scan the live roles below and apply to whichever ones fit.
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BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT MANAGER- Boyd County Sports Complex
BCS SFM, LLC
LOCATION: Boyd County, KY
DEPARTMENT: OPERATIONS
REPORTS TO: GENERAL MANAGER
STATUS: FULL-TIME (EXEMPT)
ABOUT THE COMPANY:
Boyd County Sportsplex is a premier sport, recreation and entertainment destination focused on improving the health and economic vitality of Catlettsburg, KY. You will be joining a championship level team focused on fun, fulfillment and service built to enrich the community as well as your career and personal growth.
Boyd County Sportsplex is a managed facility by Sports Facilities Management, LLC, a Sports Facilities Companies (SFC) company. SFC is the nation's leading resource for managing and developing sports, recreation, wellness, and events facilities. We provide a highly collaborative and supportive culture that raises our team members to new levels of career growth. Together, we will carve a path in a hyper-growing industry where you will enjoy the journey and learn from the industry's best while having some fun.
SFC has been awarded national recognition as a Top Workplace and is considered a workplace of choice. Our mission-focused company is highly entrepreneurial, team-oriented with a culture centered on collaboration, accountability, excellence, and service. We are growing rapidly and looking for high performers at every level to grow with us.
POSITION SUMMARY
The Business Development Manager ("BDM") will have the responsibility of working in conjunction with the General Manager to generate revenue for the facility. The Business Development Manager is responsible for sales and contractual agreements for tournaments, team camps, meetings, banquets, corporate team building, birthday parties, and special events. The efforts of the BDM include research and recruitment of tournament partners, coordination of recruitment of teams for created events, travel to national sports events shows, and maintain ideal customer relationship management. The BDM will prepare rental contracts, supply complete event preliminary information to the management team, and provide secondary support to the operations team for events and external tournament organizations partnering with the facility. In addition, the BDM will be required to fill the role of Leader on Duty at the discretion of the General Manager or his/her designate. The Leader on Duty oversees the overall operation during an assigned shift and/or event ensuring every aspect of the facility is running at optimal levels. The BDM will also serve as tournament director for certain events.
PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES WILL INCLUDE, BUT ARE NOT LIMITED TO THE FOLLOWING:
- Event development and primary contact for all events prior to fulfillment
- Forecasting and developing annual sales quotas for programs; projecting expected sales volume and profit for existing and new products; establishing pricing strategies; recommending selling prices; monitoring costs, competition, supply, and demand
- Responsible for negotiating contractual agreements, event tracking processes, and database
- Responsible for communication of event details, projections, timelines, marketing objectives, and lodging detail to event operators, management team, and associated facilities, vendors and partners
- Accomplishes objectives by planning, developing, implementing, and evaluating programs; developing field sales action plans
- Sustains rapport with key accounts by maintaining regular communication, making periodic visits; exploring specific needs; anticipating new opportunities
- Provides information by collecting, analyzing, and summarizing data and trends
- Protects organization's value by keeping information confidential
- Updates job knowledge by participating in educational opportunities; reading professional publications; maintaining personal networks; participating in professional organizations.
- Serve as Manager-On-Duty ("MOD") when needed, serve as tournament director for -created events
- Participation in planning/strategic meetings
- Work with finance department to track and report profitability
- Development of operational Key Performance Indicator (KPI) reports
- Various other duties as assigned by management
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
- A bachelor's degree in recreation, sports management, or related field preferred
- 3-5 years appropriate sales experience required
- Experience in youth sports, trade shows, consumer shows or convention sales preferred
- Experience in contract negotiations, event creation, and planning preferred
- Must have excellent interpersonal, problem solving, and negotiating skills
- Must have excellent verbal and written communication skills
- Must have strong organizational skills
- Must have excellent computer skills, including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, etc.
- Must be able to work flexible schedules including weekends, nights, and holidays
- Prior responsibility in P&L management and budget oversight
TRAVEL REQUIREMENTS:
- Minimal intermittent travel as needed to various trade shows, networking events, and corporate events
WORKING CONDITIONS AND PHYSICAL DEMANDS:
- Must be able to lift 20 pounds waist high
- Will be required to sit for extended periods of time operating a computer
- Will be required to conduct venue tours to prospective clients
- Workplace environment has intermittent noise, generally moderate in nature, but can be loud at times especially during competitions and events
- Facility has intermittent noise
BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT MANAGER- Boyd County Sports Complex
BCS SFM, LLC
LOCATION: Boyd County, KY
DEPARTMENT: OPERATIONS
REPORTS TO: GENERAL MANAGER
STATUS: FULL-TIME (EXEMPT)
ABOUT THE COMPANY:
Boyd County Sportsplex is a premier sport, recreation and entertainment destination focused on improving the health and economic vitality of Catlettsburg, KY. You will be joining a championship level team focused on fun, fulfillment and service built to enrich the community as well as your career and personal growth.
Boyd County Sportsplex is a managed facility by Sports Facilities Management, LLC, a Sports Facilities Companies (SFC) company. SFC is the nation's leading resource for managing and developing sports, recreation, wellness, and events facilities. We provide a highly collaborative and supportive culture that raises our team members to new levels of career growth. Together, we will carve a path in a hyper-growing industry where you will enjoy the journey and learn from the industry's best while having some fun.
SFC has been awarded national recognition as a Top Workplace and is considered a workplace of choice. Our mission-focused company is highly entrepreneurial, team-oriented with a culture centered on collaboration, accountability, excellence, and service. We are growing rapidly and looking for high performers at every level to grow with us.
POSITION SUMMARY
The Business Development Manager ("BDM") will have the responsibility of working in conjunction with the General Manager to generate revenue for the facility. The Business Development Manager is responsible for sales and contractual agreements for tournaments, team camps, meetings, banquets, corporate team building, birthday parties, and special events. The efforts of the BDM include research and recruitment of tournament partners, coordination of recruitment of teams for created events, travel to national sports events shows, and maintain ideal customer relationship management. The BDM will prepare rental contracts, supply complete event preliminary information to the management team, and provide secondary support to the operations team for events and external tournament organizations partnering with the facility. In addition, the BDM will be required to fill the role of Leader on Duty at the discretion of the General Manager or his/her designate. The Leader on Duty oversees the overall operation during an assigned shift and/or event ensuring every aspect of the facility is running at optimal levels. The BDM will also serve as tournament director for certain events.
PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES WILL INCLUDE, BUT ARE NOT LIMITED TO THE FOLLOWING:
- Event development and primary contact for all events prior to fulfillment
- Forecasting and developing annual sales quotas for programs; projecting expected sales volume and profit for existing and new products; establishing pricing strategies; recommending selling prices; monitoring costs, competition, supply, and demand
- Responsible for negotiating contractual agreements, event tracking processes, and database
- Responsible for communication of event details, projections, timelines, marketing objectives, and lodging detail to event operators, management team, and associated facilities, vendors and partners
- Accomplishes objectives by planning, developing, implementing, and evaluating programs; developing field sales action plans
- Sustains rapport with key accounts by maintaining regular communication, making periodic visits; exploring specific needs; anticipating new opportunities
- Provides information by collecting, analyzing, and summarizing data and trends
- Protects organization's value by keeping information confidential
- Updates job knowledge by participating in educational opportunities; reading professional publications; maintaining personal networks; participating in professional organizations.
- Serve as Manager-On-Duty ("MOD") when needed, serve as tournament director for -created events
- Participation in planning/strategic meetings
- Work with finance department to track and report profitability
- Development of operational Key Performance Indicator (KPI) reports
- Various other duties as assigned by management
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
- A bachelor's degree in recreation, sports management, or related field preferred
- 3-5 years appropriate sales experience required
- Experience in youth sports, trade shows, consumer shows or convention sales preferred
- Experience in contract negotiations, event creation, and planning preferred
- Must have excellent interpersonal, problem solving, and negotiating skills
- Must have excellent verbal and written communication skills
- Must have strong organizational skills
- Must have excellent computer skills, including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, etc.
- Must be able to work flexible schedules including weekends, nights, and holidays
- Prior responsibility in P&L management and budget oversight
TRAVEL REQUIREMENTS:
- Minimal intermittent travel as needed to various trade shows, networking events, and corporate events
WORKING CONDITIONS AND PHYSICAL DEMANDS:
- Must be able to lift 20 pounds waist high
- Will be required to sit for extended periods of time operating a computer
- Will be required to conduct venue tours to prospective clients
- Workplace environment has intermittent noise, generally moderate in nature, but can be loud at times especially during competitions and events
- Facility has intermittent noise
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The qualifications that appear most often in development manager jobs across Kentucky.
- Bachelor's degree in business, engineering, computer science, or a closely related field
- Five or more years of experience in project management, product development, or team leadership
- Demonstrated experience managing cross-functional teams and delivering measurable business outcomes
- Proficiency with project management tools such as Jira, Asana, or Microsoft Project
- Strong communication and stakeholder management skills for executive and client-facing work
- Experience with budgeting, resource planning, and performance reporting in a corporate or nonprofit setting
Development Manager Jobs in Kentucky: Frequently Asked Questions
How do you become a development manager in Kentucky?
Most development manager roles in Kentucky require a bachelor's degree in business, engineering, computer science, or a related discipline, followed by several years of progressively responsible experience in project coordination or team leadership. There is no state-issued license required for the role in Kentucky. Employers in healthcare and manufacturing often prefer candidates with a Project Management Professional credential or an agile certification. Building experience at Kentucky-based industries like logistics, healthcare systems, or auto manufacturing strengthens a candidacy considerably.
How much do development managers make in Kentucky?
Development managers in Kentucky earn a median of about $122,930 a year, based on May 2025 Bureau of Labor Statistics wage data, ranging from around $57,540 for the lowest 10% to over $198,950 for the top 10%. Pay rises with experience, specialty, and employer.
Which companies hire development managers in Kentucky?
Employers hiring development managers in Kentucky right now include Berkshire Hathaway Homestate Companies, UPS, and Jabil, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. Kentucky's large healthcare, manufacturing, and nonprofit sectors create consistent demand across Louisville, Lexington, and the Northern Kentucky corridor.
Which Kentucky cities have the most development manager jobs?
Louisville, Lexington, and Walton account for the largest share of development manager openings in Kentucky. Louisville drives the most volume as the state's largest metro, anchored by major healthcare and corporate headquarters, while Lexington draws demand from the University of Kentucky health system and regional technology firms, and Northern Kentucky benefits from its proximity to Cincinnati and the large employers headquartered or operating along that corridor.
Are there remote development manager jobs in Kentucky?
Yes, and they're more common than in many other fields, since development management centers on planning, communication, and oversight rather than on-site physical tasks. About 29% of development manager openings tied to Kentucky are remote or hybrid as of November 2026, reflecting broad employer acceptance of distributed leadership. Strategic planning, stakeholder reporting, and team coordination are the functions most likely to be performed fully remote.
How can I get hired as a development manager in Kentucky with little or no experience?
The most realistic entry path is to move into a development manager role from an adjacent position such as project coordinator, program associate, or team lead within the same organization. In Kentucky, large employers like Humana and the University of Kentucky Medical Center hire associates and coordinators who can grow into management with demonstrated results. Nonprofit development associates at Louisville and Lexington organizations often transition into full development manager roles after two to three fundraising cycles. Earning a project management certification or building a portfolio of completed initiatives gives candidates a measurable edge when competing for first management roles.
Where can I find and apply to development manager jobs in Kentucky?
You can find and apply to development manager jobs in Kentucky on Migrate Mate, which lists current Kentucky openings updated regularly. Search the roles available, find the ones that match your experience and location preferences, and apply directly to the employers posting them.
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