Business Development Director

COREcruitment; City Of London; On-site; GBP 120,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

A global entertainment solution business is seeking a Business Development Director to drive growth through new business opportunities and client relationships. The ideal candidate will have proven experience in senior business development and a strong network within entertainment sectors. This role offers competitive compensation and excellent career progression opportunities within a dynamic environment.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in senior business development, sales, or strategic partnerships.
• Brilliant network within entertainment and related sectors.
• Track record of securing high-level projects and partnerships.

Responsibilities

• Drive global business development initiatives.
• Identify and pursue new opportunities across entertainment verticals.
• Build and maintain strong C-level client relationships.
• Lead end-to-end bid process for high-value projects.
• Monitor market trends and competitor activities.

Skills

Business development

Sales

Strategic partnerships

Negotiation skills

Presentation skills

Relationship-building

Strategic thinking

Entrepreneurial mindset

Job description

Business Development Director – Global Entertainment Solution Business – £120-150K + Benefits

My client is an exciting global entertainment solution business who are partnered with some of the biggest names in the industry.

They are currently looking for a Business Development Director to join their team. The successful Business Development Director will be pivotal in shaping the company’s growth strategy by identifying new business opportunities, nurturing high-value client relationships, and securing major partnerships that elevate the company’s market position. This is a high-impact role suited for an entrepreneurial leader with a strong global network and a deep understanding of entertainment ecosystems.

This is a fantastic opportunity for a high performing, entrepreneurial Business Development leader to join an exciting business who can offer great opportunities and genuine career progression opportunities.

Responsibilities include:

• Drive global business development initiatives to achieve revenue and market‑expansion targets.
• Identify, evaluate, and pursue new opportunities across entertainment verticals including live events, attractions, immersive media, themed entertainment, broadcast, and experiential activations.
• Develop and execute market‑entry strategies for emerging regions and sectors.
• Build and maintain strong C‑level relationships with clients, agencies, integrators, strategic partners, and industry stakeholders.
• Lead the end‑to‑end bid process for high‑value projects including qualification, proposal development, pricing strategy, and contract negotiation.
• Collaborate with internal teams—Creative, Production, Technology, and Operations—to ensure alignment between client needs and delivery capabilities.
• Monitor market trends, competitor activities, and new technologies to inform strategy.
• Represent the company at international trade shows, industry conferences, and key networking events.

The Ideal Business Development Director Candidate:

• Proven experience in senor level business development, sales, or strategic partnerships roles.
• Have a brilliant network within entertainment, venues, live events, themed attractions or related sectors.
• Proven track record of securing high level projects and long‑term partnerships.
• Exceptional negotiation, presentation, and relationship‑building skills.
• Strategic thinker with a hands‑on, entrepreneurial mindset.
• Ability to thrive in a fast‑paced, creative, and technology‑driven environment.
• Willingness to travel internationally as required.

If you are keen to discuss the details further, please apply today or send your cv to Mikey at COREcruitment dot com / [e-mail]