Business Development Director

Business Development Director – Global Entertainment Solution Business – £120-150K + Benefits

My client is an exciting global entertainment solution business who are partnered with some of the biggest names in the industry.

They are currently looking for a Business Development Director to join their team. The successful Business Development Director will be pivotal in shaping the company’s growth strategy by identifying new business opportunities, nurturing high-value client relationships, and securing major partnerships that elevate the company’s market position. This is a high-impact role suited for an entrepreneurial leader with a strong global network and a deep understanding of entertainment ecosystems.

This is a fantastic opportunity for a high performing, entrepreneurial Business Development leader to join an exciting business who can offer great opportunities and genuine career progression opportunities.

Responsibilities include:

Drive global business development initiatives to achieve revenue and market-expansion targets.Identify, evaluate, and pursue new opportunities across entertainment verticals including live events, attractions, immersive media, themed entertainment, broadcast, and experiential activations.Develop and execute market-entry strategies for emerging regions and sectors.Build and maintain strong C-level relationships with clients, agencies, integrators, strategic partners, and industry stakeholders.Lead the end-to-end bid process for high-value projects including qualification, proposal development, pricing strategy, and contract negotiation.Collaborate with internal teams—Creative, Production, Technology, and Operations—to ensure alignment between client needs and delivery capabilities.Monitor market trends, competitor activities, and new technologies to inform strategy.Represent the company at international trade shows, industry conferences, and key networking events.

The Ideal Business Development Director Candidate:

Proven experience in senor level business development, sales, or strategic partnerships roles.Have a brilliant network within entertainment, venues, live events, themed attractions or related sectors.Proven track record of securing high level projects and long-term partnerships.Exceptional negotiation, presentation, and relationship-building skills.Strategic thinker with a hands-on, entrepreneurial mindset.Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, creative, and technology-driven environment.Willingness to travel internationally as required.

If you are keen to discuss the details further, please apply today or send your cv to Mikey at COREcruitment dot com / mikey@corecruitment.com