Director of Business Development Global Leisure and Fitness Business
Salary: A GBP 80,000 : A GBP 90,000 + bonus
Location: Flexible / London based
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A fast:scaling global leisure and fitness business at the intersection of live experiences, sport and entertainment is seeking a commercially driven Director of Business Development to lead growth and international expansion. This is a senior leadership opportunity to shape commercial strategy, secure high:value partnerships and drive revenue across multiple global markets.
The Director of Business Development role
As Director of Business Development, you will define and execute the commercial vision for the brand. You will identify growth opportunities, secure strategic partnerships and build scalable models that support rapid international expansion. Working closely with senior leadership, you will lead revenue strategy, market entry planning and overall commercial performance.
Key Responsibilities
* Drive commercial growth across partnerships, sponsorships, licensing and events
* Develop revenue models and business cases to support international expansion
* Secure high:value partnerships across leisure, fitness, sport and consumer brands
* Lead market entry strategy including licensing and city partnerships
* Shape pricing, packaging and commercial propositions
* Own financial performance including forecasting, margin and P and L oversight
* Collaborate cross:functionally to deliver aligned, profitable growth
About You
* Proven background in business development or commercial leadership
* Experience within leisure, fitness, sport, entertainment or live events
* Strong commercial modelling and financial acumen
* Skilled negotiator with experience securing high:value partnerships
* Strategic thinker with hands:on delivery capability
* Confident engaging senior stakeholders and external partners
* Energetic and motivated to scale a global brand
Interested?
Drop Stuart Hills a line or call 790 for a confidential discussion.