New Business Development Director - Global Events Agency

JR United Kingdom; Stockport; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading global agency is seeking a New Business Development Director to spearhead growth by identifying new business opportunities in the events sector. With a strong focus on driving revenue and enhancing brand presence, this senior role involves collaboration with various stakeholders and may require travel. If you have proven experience in business development, particularly within the events or production industries, apply to join this exciting team.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in new business development within events, exhibitions, or production industries.
• Ability to manage the full sales cycle and network at industry events.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for identifying and nurturing new business opportunities.
• Driving revenue and enhancing the agency's global brand presence.
• Collaboration with internal and external stakeholders.

Skills

Business Development

Lead Generation

Client Presentations

Networking

Job description

Job Title: New Business Development Director - Global Events Agency

Client:

Blank Space Recruitment

Location:

Stockport, United Kingdom

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 complex events worldwide, from large congresses to meetings for hundreds of delegates. They are expanding and seeking a director to support growth.

The Role: Responsible for identifying and nurturing new business opportunities, driving revenue, and enhancing the agency's global brand presence. This includes lead generation, prospecting, qualifying opportunities, client presentations, responding to RFPs, leading pitches, and securing contracts. The role involves collaboration with internal and external stakeholders and may include travel to events.

Candidate Profile: Proven experience in new business development within events, exhibitions, or production industries. Knowledge of pharmaceutical or Life Sciences sectors is advantageous but not essential. Demonstrated ability to manage the full sales cycle, network at industry events, and secure new business for an agency.

This is a senior-level opportunity at a leading agency during an exciting growth phase. For more information on other opportunities in marketing, events, production, audiovisual, creative, communications, and advertising, get in touch today.