New Business Development Director - Global Events Agency

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

Job summary

A leading global events agency is searching for a New Business Development Director to enhance its brand presence and revenue. The role involves generating leads, securing contracts, and collaborating with a diverse range of stakeholders in a dynamic environment. Ideal candidates will have substantial experience in business development within events and communications.

Qualifications

• Proven track record in new business development within events industry.
• Experience in managing the complete sales cycle.
• Advantageous background in pharmaceutical events or communications.

Responsibilities

• Identify and nurture new business opportunities.
• Generate leads and secure contracts.
• Prepare winning pitch responses and engage with stakeholders.

Skills

Lead generation

Networking

Business development

Sales cycle management

Job description

New Business Development Director - Global Events Agency

Client:

Blank Space Recruitment

Location:

Woking, United Kingdom

Job Category:

Other

EU work permit required:

Yes

Job Views:

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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, from large-scale congresses for thousands of attendees to smaller meetings for 500 delegates. They operate worldwide in exciting destinations and are expanding their team to support growth.

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 pitch processes, and securing contracts. The role requires working with internal and external stakeholders, preparing winning pitch responses, and attending events to engage new contacts.

About you

Applicants should have a proven track record in new business development within the events, exhibitions, and production industry. Experience in pharmaceutical or Life Sciences events/communications sectors is advantageous but not essential. Candidates must 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. For more information on other opportunities, contact us today. We specialize in marketing, events, production, audiovisual, creative, communications, and advertising roles.