Drive commercial growth and oversee the creation of exceptional content at this leading corporate film / branded content production company.
An ability to lead major pitches and win new business is essential for this role.
THE COMPANY
Our client is one of the top content creation companies in the UK specialising in branded content and corporate production.
THE ROLE
As Business Development Director / Executive Producer, you will play a key role in driving commercial growth whilst building strong, trusted relationships with clients.
You will lead major pitches, identify and secure high‑value opportunities, as well as oversee the creation of exceptional content delivered at sustainable margins.
Key responsibilities:
* Drive commercial growth across the UK and international markets, consistently delivering against revenue targets.
* Build a healthy pipeline of new opportunities, converting prospects and re‑engaging lapsed clients to expand the overall portfolio.
* Lead high‑stakes pitches from initial brief through to creative development, pricing and final presentation at senior stakeholder level.
* Act as a strategic partner to key clients.
* Nurture long‑term relationships and seek opportunities across internal, external and multi‑channel communications.
* Drive strategic success by working closely with creative and production teams to ensure ideas are effective.
* Provide leadership across the business, contributing to wider strategic direction and helping to shape the company’s market position.
THE PERSON
With experience as a client-facing business development role, you will have a strong foundation in corporate film, branded content, internal communications and digital or social‑first production.
An exceptional relationship-builder, you will have the ability to win high‑value business and manage significant commercial pipelines.
It is useful to be confident in shaping creative direction across internal and external communications / brand storytelling but not essential as there will be creative teams to support you.
Strong commercial insight with creative leadership, you will operate at senior stakeholder level while maintaining high‑performing team. You will also support the development of emerging talent.
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