Spiro · 9 hours ago
Director of Business Development - Remote
Spiro is a leading global experiential agency that focuses on cultivating powerful brand connections. The Director of Business Development will be responsible for driving revenue by generating and securing opportunities with brands at tradeshows and live events, while establishing strong relationships and strategically positioning Spiro as a partner.
AdvertisingMarketingSEM
Responsibilities
Initiate contact with potential and current customers to generate and qualify leads, promote Spiro’s program exhibit management capabilities, and identify sales opportunities
Responsible for prospecting a wide range of potential exhibitors across multiple industries using our extensive database and marketing resources
Seek and meet potential prospects by growing and leveraging your existing professional network
Research and build relationships with new exhibitors and partners to understand their marketing goals and objectives
Cultivate and establish strong, trusted relationships with prospects to fully understand their requirements and align our offerings to their needs
Develop and manage a strong sales pipeline in Salesforce, managing the top part of the funnel to track and convert enough qualified opportunities to achieve our growth targets
Attend industry and networking events to build a strong profile and presence in relevant markets
Lead the proposal process, developing custom solutions to meet your prospects’ needs, objectives, and budget
Organize and plan sales presentations and overall prospecting approaches, sharing best practices with the team
Work with the Strategy and Insights team to leverage macro trends, industry data, and audience insights to build a compelling case for potential exhibitors
Act as a team player who thrives in a fast-paced environment and collaborates effectively with internal team members from Marketing, Program Operations, and Account Management
Regularly review key performance metrics with your manager to ensure success and be familiar with all conversion rates and drivers of performance
Proactively seek and share new ideas, insights, and recommendations to better engage with new clients
Use knowledge of the market and our competitors to develop messaging describing our program's value proposition and key differentiators
Other duties as assigned
Qualification
Required
5+ years of experience working in a sales environment, preferably in trade show where you have generated results in building a client base
Team player who is energized by collaborative environments and understands the importance of relationship-building (internal and external)
Ability to effectively communicate with impeccable written and verbal communication skills
Strong presentation skills and a willingness to continuously improve public speaking abilities
Ability to quickly grasp concepts, operational practices, and business drivers
Proactive problem-solver who anticipates and addresses problems before they arise
Excellent time management, multi-tasking, and follow-through skills
Knowledge of Salesforce or a similar CRM for pipeline management
Must be proficient in the Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
Travel varies from 25% - 35%, depending on the month
Benefits
Remote Environment
Full Benefits Package
401K Vesting Immediately
Psychological Safety
Diversity, Inclusivity and Belonging Culture
Employee Led Resource Groups
YOU Professional Development & Learning Programs
Employee Events
Company
Spiro
Spiro is an advertising services company that specializes in creating global events with strategy and planning.
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageRecent News
2025-12-27
2025-12-11
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