Business Development Director, Sports Production [C5219]

THE COMPANY

Our client is a fast-growing, London-based factual production company with a global reputation for delivering the highest quality documentary films and series. It also produces branded content, graphics and films for sports channels and global sports federations including FIFA, UEFA and The Olympic Channel.

THE ROLE

As Business Development Director in Sports Production, you will drive new business opportunities helping to expand the company’s commercial footprint.

Key responsibilities:

• Develop and maintain relationships with key decision-makers in international sports federations and clubs to secure new content production opportunities.
• Lead client pitches and create compelling pitch decks, aligning strategies with client objectives, showcasing the company’s value proposition.
• Respond to briefs and RFPs with detailed proposals, managing resources and ensuring timely delivery.
• Collaborate with internal teams to align business development strategies with production capabilities and creative goals.
• Oversee the creation of budgets and identify additional expertise or partners required to execute client objectives effectively.

THE PERSON

With previous experience in a sales role within production (advertising / broadcast / social etc) environment, you will have excellent networking skills and a track record of building lasting relationships with sports clients and partners.

You will be a strategic thinker with a strong team ethic and be able to thrive in a fast-paced, environments. Proficiency in creating polished pitch decks using tools including InDesign, PowerPoint, or Canva is essential.

Previous experience working with sports governing bodies or clubs, combined with a genuine enthusiasm for international sports production is highly desirable.

NEXT STEP

If your skills & experience fit the above requirements and you would like to talk to us about this role, please apply online attaching your CV in WORD format.

WHAT TO EXPECT

• Searchlight only advertises active roles
• Your details will be sent directly to the Consultant who is handling this role
• We aim to respond to candidates within 14 days.

If this role isn’t quite right, but you would like us to have your CV on file, please send it to us via our website.

Searchlight strives to promote equal opportunities for all. We welcome applications regardless of age, gender, ethnicity, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, socio-economic background, religion and/or belief.