Director, Business Development

Role Overview

The Director, Business Development will be responsible for proactively identifying, developing, and converting new business opportunities, building strategic client relationships, and expanding NVE’s presence across key European markets.

What You Will Do

The ideal candidate will bring an established network of senior brand-side decision-makers, deep knowledge of the European marketing and agency landscape, and a proven track record of generating revenue through new client acquisition.

Why It Might Be a Fit

The Director will serve as a strategic business lead and primary relationship builder, owning opportunities from initial prospecting through proposal development, negotiation, and conversion.

Requirements

• 7+ years of experience in business development, sales, account leadership, and new business proposal development within the experiential, marketing, advertising, or PR industries
• Established network of senior brand-side decision-makers across key European markets
• Proven track record of proactively opening doors, securing new client relationships, and converting opportunities into meaningful agency revenue
• Strong understanding of the European / UK marketing, experiential, and agency landscape
• Strong commercial acumen, including experience in developing proposals, negotiating scopes, and managing client commercial discussions
• Experience selling integrated brand experience and marketing solutions, including live events, experiential activations, campaigns, content, and digital experiences
• Experience in an agency environment; must be process-oriented, highly organized, and experienced tracking sales through CRM systems
• Excellent written communication, storytelling, and presentation skills
• Exceptional interpersonal, relationship-building, and communication skills
• Strong strategic and critical thinking skills
• Highly organized and self-motivated, with experience managing multiple opportunities and priorities simultaneously

Benefits

• Health & Wellness Benefits
• Annual Leave
• Flexible WFH policy
• Competitive base salary + commission package
• Comprehensive benefits