New Business Development Director - Global Events Agency

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

Job summary

A global events agency is seeking a New Business Development Director in Crawley, UK. This role involves driving revenue growth through lead generation, securing contracts, and managing relationships with key stakeholders. Candidates should have a strong background in events and business development, with an understanding of the pharmaceutical sector being a plus. This is a senior-level opportunity within a rapidly expanding agency focusing on delivering high-profile global events.

Qualifications

• Proven background in new business development within the events industry.
• Experience managing the full sales cycle and securing new business.
• Knowledge of pharmaceutical/life sciences events is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Identify and nurture new business opportunities to drive revenue.
• Prepare winning pitch responses and secure contracts.
• Engage new contacts during events and manage stakeholder relationships.

Skills

Lead generation

Prospecting

Networking

Sales cycle management

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New Business Development Director - Global Events Agency, Crawley, West Sussex

Client:

Blank Space Recruitment

Location:

Crawley, West Sussex, United Kingdom

Job Category:

Other

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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 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. 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 lead generation, prospecting, qualifying opportunities, presenting credentials, responding to RFPs, leading pitch processes, 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 full 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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