New Business Development Director - Global Events Agency

JR United Kingdom; Basildon; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Une agence d'événements dynamique cherche un directeur de développement commercial pour rejoindre son équipe en pleine croissance à Basildon. Ce poste senior nécessite une expérience avérée dans l'identification d'opportunités commerciales et la gestion de relations au sein des secteurs d'événements, d'expositions et de production. L'agence collabore avec des marques mondiales, offrant une gamme d'événements complexes à grande échelle, ce qui en fait une occasion unique de progresser dans une organisation innovante.

Qualifications

• Expérience prouvée en développement commercial dans l'industrie des événements.
• Capacité à gérer tout le cycle de vente.
• Connaissance des événements pharmaceutiques est un plus.

Responsibilities

• Identifier et cultiver des nouvelles opportunités commerciales.
• Générer des leads et répondre aux appels d'offres.
• Travailler avec les parties prenantes pour préparer des propositions gagnantes.

Skills

Développement commercial

Prospection

Gestion des relations

Leadership

Job description

Job Title: New Business Development Director - Global Events Agency, Basildon

Client: Blank Space Recruitment

Location: Basildon, United Kingdom

Job Category: Other

EU work permit required: Yes

Job Views: 1

Posted: 06.06.2025

Expiry Date: 21.07.2025

Job Description:

Overview: A superb opportunity for a New Business Director to join a truly global agency delivering cutting-edge experiences, events, and exhibitions for high-profile clients.

The agency: This full-service events and communications agency works with well-known global brands, mainly in healthcare and pharma sectors, to deliver a range of events and experiences worldwide. They handle large-scale congresses for thousands and meetings for hundreds, often with logistically complex elements. The agency is expanding and hiring a New Business Development Director to support growth.

The role: This autonomous yet collaborative role involves identifying and nurturing new business opportunities to increase revenue and enhance the agency's global brand presence. Responsibilities include lead generation, prospecting, qualifying opportunities, presenting to clients, responding to RFPs, leading pitches, and securing contracts. The role requires working with stakeholders and preparing winning pitches; some travel to events will be involved.

About you: Proven experience in new business development within events, exhibitions, or production industries is essential. Knowledge of pharmaceutical or Life Sciences events is advantageous but not mandatory. Experience managing the entire sales cycle and securing new business through networking at industry events is crucial.

This is a fantastic senior-level opportunity at a leading agency during an exciting growth phase. For more information on other opportunities in marketing, events, production, audiovisual, creative, communications, and advertising roles, get in touch today!