Director of Business Development

maegnet; New York (NY); On-site; USD 180,000 - 280,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading creative agency based in New York, USA, is searching for a Director of Business Development. The ideal candidate will have over 10 years of experience in business development within creative advertising and a strong existing network across U.S. brands. This role focuses on developing new business opportunities, building a high-quality sales pipeline, and leading pitch presentations. A successful candidate will be entrepreneurial and motivated by results.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of experience in business development within creative advertising.
• Strong existing network across leading U.S. brands.
• Proven success in winning new business and meeting revenue targets.

Responsibilities

• Develop new business opportunities with key decision-makers.
• Build and manage a high-quality sales pipeline.
• Lead pitches and presentations aligning client needs with our offerings.
• Drive market strategy for the U.S. identifying trends for expansion.
• Craft compelling proposals in RFP processes.
• Stay tapped into culture across sports, lifestyle, entertainment, consumer tech, and music

Skills

Business development

Strong communication

Negotiation

Presentation skills

Job description

About the job Director of Business Development

Details:

• Full-time / Fractional
• New York, USA

We're looking for a senior growth leader to build and scale a brand agency's presence in the U.S. market. This role is all about opening doors, shaping opportunities, and driving revenue by connecting the studio with the right brands and decision-makers across sports, lifestyle, consumer tech, entertainment, and music.

As the Director of Business Development,you'll activate your network, spot opportunities before they surface, and translate our creative capabilities into partnerships that matter. You're a strong communicator, a confident closer, and someone who thrives at the intersection of creativity and business.

Responsibilities:

• Develop new business opportunities by introducing the studio to key decision-makers in NYC and beyond
• Build, manage, and grow a high-quality sales pipeline
• Lead pitches and presentations, shaping narratives that align client needs with our creative offering
• Drive market strategy for the U.S., identifying trends and opportunities for expansion
• Lead RFP processes and craft compelling proposals
• Stay tapped into culture across sports, lifestyle, entertainment, consumer tech, and music

Experience:

• 10+ years of experience in business development within creative advertising, branding, or strategy
• Strong existing network across leading U.S. brands and agencies
• Proven success winning new business, meeting revenue targets, and building long-term client relationships
• Experience with top-tier/NYC creative environments
• Excellent communication, negotiation, and presentation skills
• Self-driven, entrepreneurial, and motivated by results