Strategy and Business Development Director

Strategy & Business Development Director Industry: Consumer Events Pay/Compensation: $140,000–$160,000 Base + 10% Bonus Travel: Extensive North America Travel (16–18 Weekends per Year) A leading company in the consumer events space is seeking a Strategy & Business Development Director to drive talent strategy, commercial growth, and portfolio expansion across a large-scale North American event portfolio. This is a senior leadership role reporting to the President of the division. The position blends financial strategy, deal negotiation, and hands‑on execution across 16–18 major events annually in the U.S. and Canada. Key Responsibilities: Lead celebrity talent strategy and guest acquisition across multiple large‑scale events Negotiate contracts with agents and manage talent budgets with a strong ROI focus Partner with Show Managers to align talent programming with revenue targets Build financial models and business cases for new initiatives and expansion Support growth strategy, including new launches, geographic expansion, and M&A evaluation Advise executive leadership through data‑driven analysis and strategic planning Travel to events to oversee talent execution and operations Qualifications 7–10+ years in strategy, business development, corporate development, or operational leadership Financial Strategic consulting background highly preferred Strong financial modeling and commercial analysis experience Proven negotiation and executive communication skills Experience building business cases and supporting growth initiatives Experience with M&A required Bachelor’s degree required Extensive Travel required Industry experience in events or entertainment is preferred but not required for candidates with strong strategic depth. This is a high‑impact, execution‑focused leadership role requiring strong commercial instincts, financial fluency, and comfort operating in a fast‑paced, travel‑heavy environment. #J-18808-Ljbffr