Together with our client we are looking for an Interim Business Development Director Please note: this opportunity is available as a fixed-term contract for the period of one year or return of the role-holder, whichever is the earlier. About the role: As a Business Development Director, you will change leaders who change the world by leading our Flagship Pod of Open Programmes. In this strategic role, you will drive the growth, innovation, and success of a portfolio of flagship General Management and Leadership Open programmes. By providing leadership to the pod, managing a team that includes a Sales and Business Development Manager and a Senior Programme Manager, you will foster a collaborative, high-performance culture that achieves ambitious participant, revenue, and quality targets. Main responsibilities: Business development: Act as the primary point of contact for prospective participants on assigned programmes, engaging in active sales techniques to guide them through the ''prospect to applicant'' cycle. This will involve personalised interactions via phone, email, and proactive outbound sales activity. Local and international travel may be required to meet potential participants, attend events, and target companies aligned with strategic goals. Ensure that assigned programmes meet or exceed participant, revenue, and profit targets by monitoring the sales pipeline, and strategically planning marketing and business development activities to drive registrations. ..... full job details .....