Business Development Manager
WowNow · New York, New York, United States
FULL TIMEpermanent
Job Description
Business Development Manager – East CoastLocation: New York, NY / Greater NYC AreaEmployment Type: Full-TimeWork Arrangement: Hybrid + Frequent Market Travel
Do not wait to apply after reading this description a high application volume is expected for this opportunity.
About the RoleWOWNOW is looking for an entrepreneurial Business Development Manager to lead our expansion across the U.S. East Coast, with New York as the primary market.This is a hands-on 0→1 business development role responsible for building new partnerships across shopping malls, retail and entertainment groups, SMBs, pet, gifting, museums/attractions, universities, and other high-traffic consumer channels.You will own opportunities from prospecting and relationship development through negotiation, launch, and multi-location expansion.
What You’ll OwnBuild and manage the East Coast BD pipeline across KA and SMB channels.Develop relationships with mall/property groups, retail chains, entertainment operators, pet businesses, gift/specialty retailers, museums, universities, and other relevant partners.Drive WOWNOW’s New York flagship location development, including location sourcing, landlord negotiations, and launch coordination.Identify and reach decision-makers across leasing, partnerships, operations, procurement, merchandising, and business development.Manage the full BD cycle: prospecting → meeting → proposal → negotiation → contract → launch.Develop pilot programs and convert successful partnerships into multi-location rollouts.Structure partnerships including leasing, revenue share, machine placement/purchase, managed operation, distribution, and other commercial models.Maintain strong pipeline management, forecasting, and weekly reporting.Work closely with Operations, Product, Marketing, and Supply Chain to turn signed partnerships into successful launches.
What We’re Looking ForAt least 3–5 years of experience in Business Development, Partnerships, B2B Sales, Key Accounts, or Channel Development.Proven ability to build new accounts or markets from 0→1.Strong prospecting and negotiation skills with experience managing the full B2B sales cycle.Comfortable working across both large strategic accounts and local SMBs.Strong knowledge of the New York / East Coast business market and willingness to travel throughout the region.Highly organized, target-driven, and comfortable managing multiple opportunities simultaneously.Strong ownership, hunter mentality, and startup mindset.
Nice to HaveExperience or relationships in shopping malls/commercial real estate, retail chains, experiential entertainment, vending/kiosks, pet, gifting, museums/attractions, universities, or technology-enabled retail is highly preferred.Existing relationships with mall operators, specialty leasing teams, multi-location retailers, or East Coast consumer businesses are a strong plus.
What Success Looks LikeYou consistently build new business rather than simply manage existing accounts — opening strategic accounts, developing the New York flagship, building a scalable East Coast partner network, converting pilots into multi-location rollouts, and delivering against deployment and revenue targets.
Equal Employment OpportunityLori Vision Studio Inc (The Company) is committed to providing all employees with an equal and fair working and living environment free from intimidation, abuse, exploitation, or sexual assault. xzbcwsv The Company prohibits discrimination against any employee based on race, color, ethnicity, religion, gender, age, sexual orientation, disability, or any other legally protected status in all labor practices, including hiring, promotion, compensation, and work assignments.
Do not wait to apply after reading this description a high application volume is expected for this opportunity.
About the RoleWOWNOW is looking for an entrepreneurial Business Development Manager to lead our expansion across the U.S. East Coast, with New York as the primary market.This is a hands-on 0→1 business development role responsible for building new partnerships across shopping malls, retail and entertainment groups, SMBs, pet, gifting, museums/attractions, universities, and other high-traffic consumer channels.You will own opportunities from prospecting and relationship development through negotiation, launch, and multi-location expansion.
What You’ll OwnBuild and manage the East Coast BD pipeline across KA and SMB channels.Develop relationships with mall/property groups, retail chains, entertainment operators, pet businesses, gift/specialty retailers, museums, universities, and other relevant partners.Drive WOWNOW’s New York flagship location development, including location sourcing, landlord negotiations, and launch coordination.Identify and reach decision-makers across leasing, partnerships, operations, procurement, merchandising, and business development.Manage the full BD cycle: prospecting → meeting → proposal → negotiation → contract → launch.Develop pilot programs and convert successful partnerships into multi-location rollouts.Structure partnerships including leasing, revenue share, machine placement/purchase, managed operation, distribution, and other commercial models.Maintain strong pipeline management, forecasting, and weekly reporting.Work closely with Operations, Product, Marketing, and Supply Chain to turn signed partnerships into successful launches.
What We’re Looking ForAt least 3–5 years of experience in Business Development, Partnerships, B2B Sales, Key Accounts, or Channel Development.Proven ability to build new accounts or markets from 0→1.Strong prospecting and negotiation skills with experience managing the full B2B sales cycle.Comfortable working across both large strategic accounts and local SMBs.Strong knowledge of the New York / East Coast business market and willingness to travel throughout the region.Highly organized, target-driven, and comfortable managing multiple opportunities simultaneously.Strong ownership, hunter mentality, and startup mindset.
Nice to HaveExperience or relationships in shopping malls/commercial real estate, retail chains, experiential entertainment, vending/kiosks, pet, gifting, museums/attractions, universities, or technology-enabled retail is highly preferred.Existing relationships with mall operators, specialty leasing teams, multi-location retailers, or East Coast consumer businesses are a strong plus.
What Success Looks LikeYou consistently build new business rather than simply manage existing accounts — opening strategic accounts, developing the New York flagship, building a scalable East Coast partner network, converting pilots into multi-location rollouts, and delivering against deployment and revenue targets.
Equal Employment OpportunityLori Vision Studio Inc (The Company) is committed to providing all employees with an equal and fair working and living environment free from intimidation, abuse, exploitation, or sexual assault. xzbcwsv The Company prohibits discrimination against any employee based on race, color, ethnicity, religion, gender, age, sexual orientation, disability, or any other legally protected status in all labor practices, including hiring, promotion, compensation, and work assignments.
Details
| Company | WowNow |
| Location | New York, New York, United States |
| Type | FULL TIME |
| Niche | tech |
| Experience | permanent |