VISUALHOUSE · 13 hours ago
Account Director / Business Development - New York
VISUALHOUSE is an international creative agency focused on creating compelling brand stories for architecture, design, and the built environment. The Account Director / Business Development role involves leading and growing commercial relationships, driving revenue growth, and positioning Visualhouse as a trusted creative partner across various sectors. This senior client-facing position requires strategic account leadership, business development, and cross-functional collaboration.
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Responsibilities
Own and grow a portfolio of high-value accounts across the UK and Europe
Develop long-term relationship strategies with developers, architects, interior designers, luxury brands, and hospitality groups
Build a deep understanding of client pipelines, ambitions, and future developments
Identify and pursue new business opportunities across priority sectors and markets
Win large-scale CGI, visualisation, film, branding, and digital content projects
Lead pursuit strategy, proposal development, commercial negotiation, and deal closure
Deliver quarterly and annual revenue targets supported by a strong, predictable pipeline
Act as the senior point of contact for key accounts, engaging at executive and director level
Ensure clear scoping, expectation-setting, and commercial oversight throughout engagements
Lead account reviews, feedback cycles, and debriefs to strengthen long-term partnerships
Work closely with CGI, Creative, Film, and Project Management teams to shape client solutions
Provide clear commercial context and client insight to support excellence in delivery
Partner with Marketing and Commercial leadership on account-based initiatives and thought leadership
Monitor UK and European development pipelines to identify early-stage opportunities
Maintain competitive and market intelligence to inform pricing, positioning, and service development
Own CRM hygiene, pipeline forecasting, and regular commercial reporting
Ensure commercial risk, margin expectations, and scope boundaries are clearly defined and upheld
Qualification
Required
6–10+ years' experience in senior, client-facing commercial roles within CGI/visualisation, creative production, architecture, real estate marketing, branding, or related sectors
A proven track record of winning major projects and growing strategic or enterprise-level accounts
An established network across UK and European developers, architects, hospitality brands, or creative agencies
Exceptional communication, negotiation, and relationship-building skills
Strong commercial acumen, with experience in scoping, pricing, forecasting, and revenue planning
Confidence navigating complex organisations and coordinating multidisciplinary teams
A polished, credible, and authoritative presence with senior clients and partners
Benefits
Generous holiday allowance
Regular team outings and studio socials
Monthly wellness budget to support physical and mental wellbeing
Ongoing training, development, and progression opportunities
A collaborative, creative studio environment with international exposure