Hire Business Development Directors

Frequently asked questions

01What does a business development director do?

The scope of a business development director varies by individual, so the portfolio is the best guide to fit - look for projects close to your brief in sector, format and ambition rather than relying on the job title alone.

02Should I hire a freelance or permanent business development director?

Freelancers suit defined projects, overflow and specialist one-offs; permanent hires suit ongoing work and team continuity. Many business development directors on Creativepool are open to both - each profile states availability and the type of work they take.

03How do I choose the right business development director?

Shortlist on portfolio relevance first, then check recent activity, client recommendations and ratings. Brief two or three candidates with the same outline so you can compare approach, timeline and rate fairly.

04How are business development directors ranked on this page?

By a weekly-refreshed composite of editorial standing, portfolio depth, engagement, client recommendations and recent activity - so active, well-regarded business development directors appear first.

05How do I get listed as a business development director?

Create a Creativepool profile, set your role and availability, and upload your strongest work. Listings are free; an active, complete profile with client recommendations ranks higher.

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Greg Clay

Director at GC Consulting, Cheltenham

Business Development Director, Managing Director, Sales Director
England
Cheltenham: United Kingdom

Looking for work

Sara White

Business Development Director, Broadway London

Business Development Director, Client Services Director, Marketing Manager
London: United Kingdom, Birmingham: United Kingdom, New York: United States
Broadway London: United Kingdom

Looking for work

Dean Johnston

Head of Business Intelligence at MusicQubed, London

Business Development Director
London: United Kingdom

Looking for work

Shereen Daver

Business Lead JWT, Founder LIV, Jivamuntki Yoga Practioner at J. Walter Thompson Worldwide, London

After 12-years in NYC Shereen is now based in the UK leading client service partnerships on global brands. She is also Director of Female Tribes, a J. Walter Thompson Company Initiative that is changing the conversation brands have with women, encouraging them to unlock the value of female capital....

Business Development Director, Founder
London: United Kingdom

Looking for work

Moray McLaren

Business Development Director, Branded Entertainment at Firecracker films, London

AUTHENTIC HUMAN JOURNEYS We are a leading TV + Branded Entertainment production company, making cutting-edge factual TV and documentary-style films for brands who value authenticity.

Business Development Director
London: United Kingdom

Looking for work

Duncan Bird

Director of Business Development at Thinkso, New York

Entrepreneur & Digital/Offline Marketing & Communications expert. Extensive experience working with global brands developing and implementing big Ideas quickly. Voted 'one of the top ten people in advertising' and the 'Marketing A list'. Creative leader and thinker with extensive experience in...

Business Development Director
New York: United States

Looking for work

Cees Verkuyl

Chief Commercial Officer (CCO) at Olympia Nederland BV, Rotterdam

Ik ben een op vooruitgang gerichte, betrouwbare en betrokken leider die anderen motiveert en bindt door het creëren van visie, stabiliteit en duidelijkheid. Kansen en mogelijkheden bepalen mijn handelen. Goede dossierkennis, innovativiteit en creativiteit zet ik in om doelen te behalen. Als...

Business Development Director
Rotterdam: Netherlands

Looking for work

Philippe Brégeon

Business Development Director EMEA at Epsilon International - Alliance Data group, Paris

A bilingual professional with excellent interpersonal skills who is enthusiastic, conscientious, hard working and highly motivated by professional life. Possessing a great level of competence within National and international business and cultures. Willing to learn and progress to acquire high-level...

Business Development Director
Paris: France

Looking for work

Sam Simmons

International Business Development Director at Zoomin.TV, London

Committed and results focused, possessing over 10 years of commercial digital experience within the entertainment & media industry. Superior knowledge of the digital content ecosystem, revenue streams, and consumer trends. Demonstrable record of achievement implementing successful go-to-market...

Business Development Director
London: United Kingdom

Looking for work

Keith Ingle

Interim Head of Marketing and Business Development at Storm-7 Consulting Limited, Leeds

A positive, proactive and highly motivated results-driven senior manager with a successful background in business turnaround and profit growth, who delivers revenue performance improvements of up to 50% pa through developing and implementing innovative marketing and operational strategies. Extensive...

Marketing Director, Business Development Director
Leeds: United Kingdom

Looking for work

Omari Miller

Director, Business Development at Smashing Ideas, Seattle

Extensive expertise in structuring, negotiating, and managing complex relationships in internet media, technology and digital experiences spaces. Business strategy and market development expertise with deep analytical skills. Experience leading cross-disciplinary virtual teams and driving business...

Business Development Director
Seattle: United States

Looking for work

Sam Woods

VP Commercial at Shazam, London

I have 13 years experience working in Digital Media, Sponsorship and Strategic Partnerships at a global level. As VP of Global Strategic partnerships at the music recognition app Shazam my intimate product knowledge and the requirement to understand the DNA of our strategic partners meant I had the...

Business Development Director, Vice President
London: United Kingdom

Looking for work

Reel

Rubayet Hossain (Omi)

Business Development Director at BBC Worldwide, Dhaka

Business Development Director
Dhaka: Bangladesh

Looking for work

Roid Sin

Chief Growth Officer at OmnicomMediaGroup, Hong Kong

Roid has been in the advertising industry for more than 20 years, working at creative agencies, media agencies and a leading global outdoor company. He was CEO of OMD HK since 2011 and led the constant evolution of OMD HK's integrated solutions, holistic digital services and performance based...

Business Development Director
Hong Kong: Hong Kong

Looking for work

Asif Anwar

Chief Growth Officer at Color Experts International, Dhaka

Business Development Director
Dhaka: Bangladesh

Looking for work

Oliver Vogel

Managing Director at Camao Wien, Vienna

Account Director, Business Development Director, Entrepreneur
München, Wien
Vienna: Austria

Looking for work

Tasneem Ellithy

Business Development Director at Big yes, Cairo

Business Development Director
Cairo: Egypt

Looking for work

jamal benkhadra

CEO at Boomerang communication, Casablanca

Business Development Director, Business Development Manager, Chief Executive Officer
Casablanca: Morocco, Paris: France, New York: United States
Casablanca: Morocco