New Business Development Director - Global Events Agency

JR United Kingdom; Chester; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading global events agency is seeking a New Business Development Director in Chester. This senior role involves driving revenue and enhancing brand presence through nurturing new business opportunities and managing sales cycles, particularly in the healthcare and pharma sectors.

Qualifications

• Proven background in new business development within the events industry.
• Experience managing the entire sales cycle.
• Knowledge of the pharma or life sciences sector is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Identify and nurture new business opportunities.
• Prepare winning pitch responses and secure contracts.
• Work with internal and external stakeholders.

Skills

Business Development

Sales Cycle Management

Networking

Job description

New Business Development Director - Global Events Agency, Chester

Client: Blank Space Recruitment

Location: Chester, United Kingdom

Job Category: Other

EU work permit required: Yes

Job Views: 1

Posted: 06.06.2025

Expiry Date: 21.07.2025

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 that delivers 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 the healthcare and pharma sector, 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 some fantastic destinations. As they expand, they are hiring a New Business Development Director to support their growth strategy.

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 unearthing leads, prospecting, qualifying opportunities, presenting credentials to clients, responding to RFPs, leading pitch processes, and securing contracts. The role requires 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 would be advantageous but not mandatory. Experience managing the entire sales cycle, networking at industry events, and securing new business for an agency is crucial.

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

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