NEW BUSINESS DIRECTOR

Advertising Producers Association; City of Westminster; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A global creative company is seeking a New Business Director to grow its presence in the UK market. This full-time role is based in Soho, London, and focuses on building relationships with agencies and brands, developing strategic outreach, and representing the company at industry events. The ideal candidate has over 3 years of experience in a similar role and a deep understanding of advertising and creative sectors. The emphasis is on strong interpersonal skills and a proactive approach to opportunities.

Qualifications

• 3+ years experience in a new business or partnerships role within advertising, creative, or adjacent sectors.
• Culturally fluent in advertising, film, and the arts with a sharp sense of taste.

Responsibilities

• Building and nurturing relationships with creative agencies and brand teams.
• Developing a strategic outreach plan aligned with Eleanor's vision.
• Tracking pitch opportunities and connecting talent with briefs.
• Representing Eleanor at industry events and screenings.
• Collaborating with leadership to shape sales priorities.

Skills

Relationship building

Strategic planning

Communication

Market monitoring

Job description

Eleanor is a global creative company built on taste, rigour, and a rare gift for discovering greatness. With offices in Santa Monica and Soho’s golden square, we work across commercials, music videos, entertainment, and brand content–crafting cinematic work with cultural relevance and creative ambition. This year, we were named Gerety’s Production Company of the Year and returned to the Ad Age A-List. Now, we’re looking for a brilliant New Business Director to help us grow our presence in the UK market.

The Opportunity

We’re looking for a dynamic, relationship-driven individual to lead new business efforts out of our London office. This role is about more than outreach–it’s about presence. You’ll represent Eleanor across the UK’s advertising landscape, forging genuine relationships with agencies and brands, identifying opportunities early, and ensuring Eleanor remains top-of-mind.

What You’ll Be Doing

• Building and nurturing relationships with creative agencies and brand teams
• Develop a smart and strategic outreach plan aligned with Eleanor’s vision and voice
• Tracking pitch opportunities and proactively connecting the right talent to the right briefs
• Representing Eleanor at key industry events, screenings, and social gatherings
• Collaborating closely with the President and Executive Producers to shape sales priorities
• Supporting press, newsletter, and PR moments with strategic distribution and follow-up
• Monitoring market activity to help shape Eleanor’s positioning

Who You Are

• A natural connector with a confident, grounded presence
• Culturally fluent in advertising, film, and the arts–with a sharp sense of taste
• Someone who thrives in a high-trust, entrepreneurial environment
• An excellent communicator with a strategic mind and hands-on spirit
• A self-starter who’s excited by growth, and energised by people
• Ideally 3+ years experience in a new business or partnerships role within advertising, creative, or adjacent sectors
• Media Production

Employment Type

• Full-time office based role in Soho, London