Market Development Manager Jobs in Houston, TX

Director of Partnerships & Market Development - South Houston

About Putts

Putts is one of the original and most recognizable mobile mini golf companies in the U.S., delivering high-end setups for weddings, corporate events, private parties and more. We’ve built strong, proven markets in multiple cities and have partnered with major brands, sports organizations, and corporate clients nationwide. We are now rapidly expanding across the country, with Houston as our next flagship market. This is a new territory, not a new company.

The Role (Immediate Focus)

We’re looking for someone to lead the development of the Houston market by building strategic relationships and creating long-term opportunities.

This is not a passive networking role, it’s about intentionally getting Putts in front of the right people, developing partnerships, and creating a steady pipeline of business opportunities.

You will serve as the face of Putts in Houston, but more importantly, you will be responsible for how the brand is introduced, positioned, and integrated into the local ecosystem.

What You’ll Be Doing

• Identify and connect with key decision-makers across corporate clients (primarily), event planners, venues, and more
• Build and manage long-term relationships that generate consistent booking opportunities
• Attend events strategically to create visibility and open doors for partnerships
• Develop and maintain a pipeline of opportunities within the Houston market
• Represent the brand in a professional, confident, and engaging way
• Provide market feedback and help shape local growth strategy

What We’re Looking For

• Proven experience building relationships that lead to business opportunities
• Strong understanding of how to develop and maintain professional networks
• Ability to think strategically about where opportunities come from and how to access them
• Comfortable operating independently and taking ownership of outcomes
• Highly proactive , you don’t wait for direction, you create momentum
• Committed and reliable: not looking for a short-term role
• Comfortable with a flexible schedule, including evenings and weekends

Important to Know

• This is not a desk job, you’ll be active in the Houston market
• This role requires consistent presence in networking and event environments
• You will be the face of Putts in Houston, how you show up and who you connect with matters
• Success in this role is measured by relationships built and opportunities created

Compensation

• Set base pay plus additional performance-based commission opportunities
• Base provides consistency, with strong upside tied to results
• This role starts part-time with opportunity to grow as the market develops

Additional Perks

• Event entry and related expenses covered while representing Putts and building relationships

Why This Role is Different

You’re not joining a startup, you’re helping expand an established, proven brand into a key market.

This is an opportunity to take a leading role in developing a territory, with the autonomy to build meaningful relationships and shape long-term growth.

Pay: Up to $4,000.00 per month

Work Location: In person