New Business Development Director - Global Events Agency

JR United Kingdom; Stoke-on-Trent; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading global events agency seeks a New Business Development Director to drive growth and enhance brand presence. This role entails identifying new business opportunities, managing the sales cycle, and collaborating with diverse stakeholders in a dynamic environment.

Qualifications

• Proven background in new business development within the events and exhibitions industry.
• Experience handling the entire sales cycle and networking at industry events.

Responsibilities

• Identifying and nurturing new business opportunities.
• Lead generation, prospecting, and securing contracts.
• Engaging with stakeholders and preparing winning pitch responses.

Skills

New business development

Lead generation

Contract negotiation

Networking

Job description

New Business Development Director - Global Events Agency

Client:

Blank Space Recruitment

Location:

Stoke-on-Trent, United Kingdom

Job Category:

Other

EU work permit required:

Yes

Job Views:

1

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 that delivers 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 various events and experiences. They organize large-scale congresses for thousands and standalone meetings for 500 delegates, with logistically complex elements, working worldwide in fantastic destinations. As they expand globally, 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 increase revenue and enhance the agency's global brand presence. Responsibilities include lead generation, prospecting, qualifying opportunities, 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. Experience in pharmaceutical or Life Sciences events/communications is advantageous but not mandatory. You should have experience managing the entire sales cycle, networking at industry events, and securing new business for an agency. This is a fantastic senior-level opportunity to join a leading agency at an exciting time!

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