BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT DIRECTOR

Posted 02 November 2023
SalaryCompetitive + OTE
LocationLondon
Job type Permanent
DisciplineEvent Recruitment AgencyDesign / Creative Recruitment Agency
ReferenceBH-10979
Contact NameLaura Kelly

Job description

Remote / USA preferred - A unique opportunity to take on this senior role spearheading the development and growth of this leading international agency!
 
THE COMPANY
 
This incredible agency have seen some tremendous growth and fantastic client wins alongside a bursting cabinet of awards for the work they do and how they treat their employees. With blue chip clients spanning multiple sectors they deliver truly unique,  experience lead events across the globe!  
 
With international offices and inhouse services including design, creative and production there has never been a better time to join this well respected and thriving agency!
 
THE ROLE

Now at an exciting point in their development and in the midst of an exciting expansion period they are now looking for a Business Development Director to come on board and help drive their global reach. A broad role responsibilities include:
 
•          Creating and implementing strategic growth plans
•          Proactively generating new business leads in the UK and internationally
•          nurturing and cultivating a sustainable high-quality and high-profit pipeline
•          Understanding clients’ organisational structural and strategy
•          Developing RFP’s and proposals
•          Pitching for and securing new business
•          Ensuring new business targets are hit and exceeded
•          Financial forecasting
•          Attending industry events to network with potential clients
 
THE CANDIDATE

The ideal candidate will have a proven background in seeking out and winning new business, ideally gained from working within an event or live experience agency environment. Candidates must excel at lead generation and have expert skills in developing relationships and identifying opportunities for growth. Candidates must have exceptional client management skills and a willingness to travel frequently. Candidates open to relocating to the USA would be preferred but candidates based in the UK will also be considered.
 
In return you will get the chance to support in the growth of this fantastic agency at an exciting time in their development!
 
Live specialises in all disciplines (and at all levels) across events, experiential and exhibitions.  If this position isn't quite what you're looking for please visit live-recruitment.co.uk to view all of the opportunities, we are recruiting.
 
Vacancy reference: LGK10979