Director, Business Development

About This Opportunity

We are representing a confidential language services and technology organization in their search for a Director, Business Development based in Paris. This is a pure new business hunter role focused on identifying, prospecting, and closing net new corporate accounts across France and Europe.

Our client operates globally with a comprehensive portfolio spanning translation, localization, interpretation, digital production, AI-powered workflow solutions, and creative services including VFX and motion design for luxury and lifestyle sectors.

Responsibilities

• Build and manage a pipeline of net new business across the French and European corporate market
• Identify and engage key decision-makers including CMOs, Heads of Communication, Procurement Directors, Creative Directors, and Heads of Production
• Develop tailored pitches and proposals drawing on the full breadth of available services including creative capabilities
• Lead the full sales cycle from prospecting to close, including RFP/RFI responses, commercial negotiation, and contract finalization
• Collaborate with internal solutions, operations, and creative teams to design compelling client-specific solutions
• Represent the organization at industry events, trade shows, and networking forums
• Contribute market intelligence on trends, competitor movements, and emerging client needs
• Maintain accurate pipeline reporting, forecasting, and activity tracking

What We're Looking For

Experience:

• Minimum 3–7 years of B2B sales experience with a strong track record in new business development
• Experience selling complex, multi-service solutions to corporate clients, ideally in creative services, digital production, marketing services, SaaS/tech, or professional services
• Proven ability to close six-figure deals and manage multi-stakeholder, long-cycle sales processes
• Exposure to or genuine interest in creative industries such as luxury, fashion, beauty, lifestyle, or advertising
• Experience navigating large organizations, identifying budget holders, managing procurement processes, and building internal champions

Skills & Competencies:

• Hunter profile — proactive, autonomous, energized by opening new doors
• Ability to sell both transactional and strategic engagements depending on client maturity
• Strong discovery and consultative selling skills
• Comfortable discussing technology, AI, workflow solutions, and creative services
• Excellent communication and presentation skills in both French and English
• Commercially rigorous with accurate pipeline management and disciplined forecasting

Languages:

• French — native or bilingual (essential)
• English — fluent, business-level (essential)
• Additional languages a plus

Education:

• Degree in Business, Marketing, Communications, Languages, or a creative discipline — or equivalent professional experience

How We Work With You

Candidates apply directly through Get A Job.ai. Our talent team will conduct an initial screening to understand your background and fit for this role. We then submit qualified candidates to our client for consideration. Please do not contact the client organization directly — all communication should flow through Get A Job.ai to ensure a professional and coordinated process.

Pay

Compensation details will be discussed during the screening process based on experience and qualifications.

Equal Employment Opportunity: Get A Job.ai is committed to equal opportunity employment. We consider all qualified applicants regardless of age, gender, race, ethnic origin, religion, disability, sexual orientation, or other protected characteristics.