New Business Development Director - Global Events Agency

JR United Kingdom; Birmingham; Hybrid; GBP 50,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading global events agency is seeking a New Business Development Director to drive growth and enhance brand presence. This senior-level role involves high autonomy in identifying business opportunities, leading pitches, and engaging with stakeholders, perfect for candidates experienced in the events sector.

Qualifications

• Proven background in new business development within the events and exhibitions industry.
• Experience managing the entire sales cycle and securing new business.
• Knowledge of the pharmaceutical events sector is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Identify and nurture new business opportunities to drive revenue.
• Lead generation, prospecting, and presenting credentials.
• Respond to RFPs, lead pitches, and secure contracts.

Skills

Business Development

Networking

Lead Generation

Sales Cycle Management

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Blank Space Recruitment

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Birmingham, United Kingdom

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Posted:

06.06.2025

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21.07.2025

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Job Description:

New Business Development Director - Global Events Agency

Location: Surrey / Hybrid

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, predominantly in healthcare and pharma, to deliver a range of events and experiences. From large-scale congresses for thousands to standalone meetings for 500 delegates, with logistically complex elements, they operate worldwide in fantastic destinations. Growing steadily, they are hiring a New Business Development Director to support their ongoing growth.

The role

This highly autonomous yet collaborative role involves identifying and nurturing new business opportunities to drive revenue and enhance the agency's global brand presence. Responsibilities include lead generation, prospecting, qualifying opportunities, presenting credentials, responding to RFPs, leading pitches, and securing contracts. The role involves working with internal and external stakeholders, preparing winning pitch responses, and some travel to events to engage new contacts.

About you

A proven background in new business development within the events, exhibitions, and production industry is essential. Knowledge of the pharmaceutical or Life Sciences events/communications sector is advantageous but not mandatory. Experience managing the entire sales cycle, networking at industry events, and securing new business for an agency are key requirements.

This is a fantastic senior-level opportunity to join a leading agency at an exciting time!

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