UOVO · 1 month ago
Director of Business Development
New York, NY
Full-time
Hybrid
Director/Executive
$80K/yr - $100K/yrUOVO is a sophisticated company specializing in the storage, management, and logistics of valuable art, fashion, and wine. They are seeking a Director of Business Development to generate new business opportunities by cultivating relationships with prospective clients and driving an integrated leasing strategy across locations.
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Responsibilities
Leasing specialized storage space for fine art, fashion, and other collectibles to clients through lead prospecting, referrals, networking, meetings, and tours
Creating, leading, and implementing new sales and services opportunities and project-based outreach initiatives. The Director of Business Development will manage a campaign to expand UOVO clients across locations
Developing leasing proposals, property presentations, and other collateral for prospective clients
Collaborating with the Business Management Team to draft Storage Agreements, Services Agreements (for storage clients) and other leasing documents for new storage clients, as needed. Candidate should be able to speak fluently to our agreements and facilitate standard negotiations
Expanding and refining a database of qualified leads; consistently track and reporting leasing progress and updates
Establishing and cultivating relationships with clients, intermediaries, and key industry partners
Act as a brand ambassador (in-person and virtually), and representing UOVO at art and cultural events, as well as other client-facing occasions
Collaborating with Business Development, Account Management, and Marketing team members to devise and execute strategic initiatives, including regional marketing opportunities
Adhering to all company policies, procedures, and business ethics codes of conduct
Any other projects or tasks assigned by manager
Qualification
Required
Entrepreneurial, high-energy individual with strong general business acumen and a proven track record of meeting and exceeding sales goals and expectations
Broad knowledge and experience with successful sales and marketing practices
Proactive and solutions-oriented, with excellent organizational and coaching abilities
Superb communication (written, verbal, and interpersonal) and negotiation skills
Demonstrated ability to lead meetings, drive conversations, and offer creative solutions
Gifted at networking, establishing personal connections, and targeted lead prospecting
Preferred
Minimum of a bachelor's degree or equivalent in a relevant field
Experience in the arts, fashion or luxury sectors valued but not required
Benefits
100% employer-covered medical plan option for Employees as well as multiple Medical, Dental, and Vision plans options.
2 weeks annual paid vacation, with increased vacation awards throughout the first 5 years of service
10 paid holidays plus one additional floating holiday
Company Sponsored Parental Leave policy
Company-Sponsored Paid Sick Leave
100% 401k Employer match up to 3% of employee contributions.
Flexible Savings Account, Commuter Benefits, and Childcare Benefits
Company-sponsored Life Insurance and Long Term Disability Benefits
Monthly Team Lunches and Birthday celebrations
Employee Recognition Program ( the “Eggcellence Awards”)
Company
UOVO
UOVO is the premier provider of storage and services for art, fashion, archives, and collectibles.
Founded in 2014
201-500 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageLeadership Team
Alice Czajkowski
Chief Financial Officer
Caroline Page-Katz
Chief Operating Officer
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