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UOVO · 9 hours ago

Director of Business Development, Strategic Services & Project Acquisition

New York, NY

Full-time

Onsite

Lead/Staff, Director/Executive

$80K/yr - $100K/yr

5+ years exp

UOVO 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 who will generate new business opportunities and collaborate with executive leadership to drive strategic growth initiatives across the organization.

Transportation/Trucking/Railroad

Comp. & Benefits

Responsibilities

Identify, track, and manage major national RFP opportunities across the art, culture, fashion, design, luxury retail, and development sectors aligned with UOVO’s service offerings. This includes coordinating, preparing, and submitting Requests for Proposals (RFPs)

Build and manage a robust sales pipeline of large-scale and multi-market service opportunities

Collaborate with Estimates, Technical Operations and Account Management to translate client scope into a deliverable solution

Develop win strategies and oversee proposal differentiation, case studies, and supporting materials in partnership with Marketing

Actively prospect and cultivate relationships with museums, galleries, cultural institutions, fashion houses, architecture/design firms, corporate art programs, and major event producers

Report pipeline updates and forecasts

Drive revenue growth for art handling, storage, logistics, project management, and fashion/archival services

Develop a deep understanding of UOVO’s operational processes in order to thoughtfully position, tailor, and sell service offerings to prospective clients

Adhering to all company policies, procedures, and business ethics codes of conduct

Any other projects or tasks assigned by the manager

Qualification

Business developmentSales strategyProposal developmentContract negotiationNetworking skillsStrategic thinkingCommunication skillsAttention to detailOrganizational skills

Required

5–10 years of business development, sales, or strategic partnership experience — preferably in art services, logistics, museums, fashion industry services, or luxury sectors

Demonstrated success winning large-scale contracts, major RFPs, or complex service agreements

Strong understanding of project-based services, pricing structures, and contract negotiation

Exceptional communication and writing skills, particularly in proposal development

Strategic thinking and market insight

Strong networking and relationship-building skills

Excellent proposal writing and presentation skills

Ability to translate client needs into operational solutions

High attention to detail and a polished, professional client presence

Comfort working with executive-level stakeholders

Ability to travel nationally for client meetings, conferences, and site evaluations

Organized, proactive, and able to manage multiple deadlines simultaneously