New Business Development Director - Global Events Agency

JR United Kingdom; London; Hybrid; GBP 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading global events agency is seeking a New Business Development Director to enhance their brand presence and drive revenue. This role involves managing the complete sales cycle while collaborating with various stakeholders. Bring your proven experience in the events industry to join this innovative agency during their expansion!

Qualifications

• Proven background in business development within the events industry.
• Experience in managing sales cycles and securing new business.
• Knowledge of pharma or Life Sciences events is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Identify and nurture new business opportunities to drive revenue.
• Manage the full sales cycle from lead generation to securing contracts.
• Engage with stakeholders and prepare winning pitch responses.

Skills

Business Development

Networking

Sales Cycle Management

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New Business Development Director - Global Events Agency, West London

Client: Blank Space Recruitment

Location: West London, United Kingdom

Job Category: Other

EU work permit required: Yes

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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 variety of events and experiences. From large-scale congresses for thousands to standalone meetings for 500 delegates, with complex logistics, they operate worldwide in fantastic destinations. As they continue to grow, they are hiring a New Business Development Director to support their expansion 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. You will manage the full sales cycle, from lead generation, prospecting, and qualifying opportunities to 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 would be advantageous but not mandatory. Experience in managing the entire sales cycle, networking at industry events, and securing new business for an agency is crucial.

Join a leading agency at an exciting time with this fantastic senior-level opportunity!

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