About the role

Director of Business Development at UOVO responsible for securing high-value opportunities and managing client relationships. Collaborating with leadership to drive UOVO’s strategic growth initiatives in art and logistics.

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.
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.

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.
**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.

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”)