Business Development Manager

DNA Recruit; London; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

An innovative agency is seeking a dynamic Business Development Manager to spearhead international growth through licensing agreements for immersive art and live events. In this exciting role, you will identify and secure new opportunities, craft bespoke proposals, and lead strategic pitches that showcase the power of immersive storytelling. Collaborating with cross-functional teams, you will represent the agency in global markets, ensuring the delivery of high-impact experiential events. If you have a passion for the arts and a knack for building strategic partnerships, this is the perfect opportunity to make a significant impact.

Benefits

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Qualifications

• Proven experience in Business Development or Sales in Immersive Arts.
• Strong network within Live Events or Location-Based Entertainment.

Responsibilities

• Sell licensing rights for location-based Immersive Events.
• Develop and execute a strategic business development plan.

Skills

Business Development

Sales

Negotiation

Relationship Building

Market Research

Tools

Salesforce

HubSpot

Excel

Job description

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DNA Recruit is working with a fast-expanding Immersive Experiences agency looking to scale globally. They're hiring a Business Development Manager to help drive International growth by selling licensing agreements for bold, Interactive Art and Live Event experiences.

About the Role:
As Business Development Manager, you’ll be responsible for identifying and securing new licensing opportunities, crafting bespoke proposals, and leading strategic pitches that demonstrate the value of immersive storytelling. You’ll work cross-functionally with internal teams and represent the agency across global markets, supporting their mission to bring high-impact, experiential events to audiences everywhere.

Key Responsibilities:

• Sell licensing rights for location-based Immersive Events
• Secure brand and corporate event partnerships that align with larger experiential strategies
• Develop and execute a strategic business development plan
• Identify, target, and secure new licensing partners globally
• Conduct market research and utilise B2B sales platforms to identify opportunities
• Support the licensing team with tailored proposals and impactful presentations
• Negotiate and close high-value contracts, ensuring profitability
• Represent the company at industry events and networking opportunities
• Manage and optimise the CRM system for accurate lead tracking
• Collaborate with Marketing, Production, and Operations teams to ensure seamless project delivery

Skills & Experience Required:

• Proven experience in Business Development or Sales within the Immersive Arts, Live Events, or Experiential Marketing sectors
• Strong network within Live Events or Location-Based Entertainment
• Track record of securing high-value, strategic partnerships
• Strong negotiation, presentation, and relationship-building skills
• Experience leading sales teams and driving commercial growth
• Proficiency in CRM tools (e.g., Salesforce, HubSpot) and Excel
• A proactive, self-motivated, and results-driven mindset

Salary: £40,000 - £50,000 per annum (Dependent on Experience).
Location: London (Hybrid)
Job Reference: AW 11671

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DNA Recruit deliver dynamic recruitment, search and talent solutions and provide insight, knowledge, and credible introductions necessary for client-side and agency roles. Areas we specialise in New Business, Account and Project Management, Strategy and Planning, Events, Experiential, Creative and User Experience Design, Technology, Product, Marketing and Data roles in permanent, contract and freelance recruitment, search and selection, talent advisory and consulting across the UK and globally.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Business Development, Design, and Sales

• Industries

  Events Services, Artists and Writers, and Advertising Services

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