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