New Business Development Director - Global Events Agency

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

Job summary

A leading global events agency located in Guildford is seeking a New Business Development Director to drive growth during an exciting expansion phase. The role involves high autonomy in managing new business initiatives, collaborating with stakeholders, and enhancing the agency's brand presence in the market.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in new business development within events and exhibitions.
• Ability to manage the entire sales cycle effectively.
• Experience in networking at industry events.

Responsibilities

• Identify and nurture new business opportunities.
• Generate leads and qualify opportunities.
• Prepare and present winning pitches to clients.

Skills

Business Development

Networking

Lead Generation

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New Business Development Director - Global Events Agency, Guildford

Client: Blank Space Recruitment

Location: Guildford, 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, mainly in healthcare and pharma, to deliver a range of events and experiences. They organize large-scale congresses for thousands and standalone meetings for hundreds, with complex logistics, worldwide destinations, and a global reach. They are growing and hiring a New Business Development Director to support their expansion.

The role

A highly autonomous yet collaborative position responsible for identifying and nurturing new business opportunities to increase revenue and enhance the agency's global brand presence. The role involves lead generation, prospecting, qualifying opportunities, presenting credentials, responding to RFPs, leading pitches, and closing contracts. It requires working with internal and external stakeholders, preparing winning pitch responses, and some travel to events to engage new contacts.

About you

Proven experience in new business development within events, exhibitions, and production industries is essential. Knowledge of pharmaceutical or Life Sciences events/communications sectors is advantageous but not mandatory. Experience managing the entire sales cycle, networking at industry events, and securing new business for an agency are crucial.

This is a fantastic senior-level opportunity to join a leading agency during an exciting growth phase. For more information on other opportunities, contact us today! We specialize in marketing, events, production, audiovisual, creative, communications, and advertising roles.