Business Development Director, Film Studios [C5217]

All; Greater London; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading independent studio group in Greater London is seeking a Business Development Director to drive growth and elevate brand visibility. The successful candidate will be responsible for building strong industry relationships, identifying new business opportunities, and leading marketing initiatives. A deep understanding of the Film and TV production landscape, alongside a proven business development track record, is essential. This role offers an exciting opportunity to contribute to one of the UK's largest studio groups.

Qualifications

• Proven track record of driving growth in Film, TV, or related creative sectors.
• Experience in creating audience-focused marketing content.
• Deep understanding of industry trends and customer experience.

Responsibilities

• Build and maintain strong relationships across production companies.
• Identify and convert new business opportunities in various production platforms.
• Lead marketing initiatives to elevate brand visibility.
• Monitor industry trends to inform outreach and lead generation.
• Represent the company at industry touchpoints.

Skills

Strong business development background

Understanding of the production landscape

Ability to create impactful marketing content

Relationship-building skills

Job description

An exciting opportunity for a dynamic business development leader with a passion for the film and TV production industry.

You will apply your industry knowledge and strategic mindset to support the growth of one of the UK’s leading independent studio groups.

THE COMPANY

Our Client is London’s largest fully independent studio group. With a strong brand presence, they are committed to delivering exceptional customer experience.

THE ROLE

As a Business Development Director, you take full responsibility of the company’s business development and marketing efforts, to grow market share and elevate brand visibility.

Key responsibilities:

• Build and maintain strong industry relationships across production companies, streamers, studios, agencies and trade bodies
• Identify and convert new business opportunities across all platforms of production including scripted, unscripted, commercials, live events and more
• Monitor industry trends and track newly announced/commissioned UK projects to inform outreach and lead generation
• Lead all direct and broadcast marketing initiatives
• Raise brand awareness through PR, trade events, expos and media partnerships
• Host studio tours, arrange client meetings and oversee onboarding of new production
• Collaborate with internal stakeholders
• Support and advise on customer experience strategies
• Represent the company as an ambassador across all industry touchpoints.

THE PERSON

You should have a proven track record of driving growth ideally within Film, TV or related creative sectors. A strong background in business development is essential along with a deep understanding of the production landscape.

Your ability to create impactful, audience-focused marketing content, while thinking strategically about building long-term relationships and converting leads into lasting partnerships is equally important.

A genuine passion for the creative industries and an appreciation of the pressures and priorities of production clients will help you to be successful in this role.

WHAT TO EXPECT

• Searchlight only advertises active roles
• Your details will be sent directly to the Consultant who is handling this role
• We aim to respond to candidates within 14 days.

Searchlight strives to promote equal opportunities for all. We welcome applications regardless of age, gender, ethnicity, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, socio-economic background, religion and/or belief.