New Business Development Director - Global Events Agency

JR United Kingdom; Liverpool; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading agency is seeking a New Business Development Director to spearhead growth in Liverpool. This senior-level role involves identifying new opportunities, enhancing brand presence, and managing the sales cycle in the vibrant events and exhibitions sector. Ideal candidates will have substantial experience in business development within this industry and a passion for driving revenue and market presence.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in new business development within events, exhibitions, or production industry.
• Experience managing the full sales cycle and networking at industry events.
• Knowledge of pharmaceutical or Life Sciences events is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Identify and nurture new business opportunities to increase revenue.
• Lead generation, prospecting, qualifying, and presenting.
• Work collaboratively with internal and external stakeholders.

Skills

Networking

Lead Generation

Prospecting

Qualifying

Presenting

Job description

New Business Development Director - Global Events Agency

Location: Liverpool, United Kingdom

Client: Blank Space Recruitment

Job Category: Other

EU work permit required: Yes

Job Views: 1

Posted: 06.06.2025

Expiry Date: 21.07.2025

Job Description:

Overview: Superb opportunity for a New Business Development 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 from large-scale congresses to smaller meetings, often with complex logistics, worldwide. They are expanding and seeking a Director to support growth.

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. Responsibilities include lead generation, prospecting, qualifying, presenting, responding to RFPs, leading pitches, and securing contracts. The role involves working with internal and external stakeholders and may require travel to events.

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

This is a fantastic senior-level opportunity at a leading agency during an exciting growth phase. Contact us for more information on this and other opportunities in marketing, events, production, AV, creative, communications, and advertising roles.