Business Development & Partnerships Manager

• Own Designity’s in-person business development channel by attending high-value conferences, events, networking opportunities, and business gatherings across NYC that align with Designity’s ideal global clients, generating leads and converting them through in-person relationship-building
• Build quarterly field sales plans with clear targets for events, industries, meetings, pipeline, and revenue
• Represent Designity in person and lead consultative conversations with Directors, VPs, and C-level decision-makers
• Find and qualify in-person leads through networking, relationship-building, and event participation
• Turn live conversations into meetings, opportunities, and closed business through strong follow-up and sales discipline
• Organize VIP dinners, private executive gatherings, and sales-focused relationship events that deepen trust and open new opportunities
• Use modern sales and AI-assisted tools to improve follow-up, personalize outreach, and support lead nurturing after meetings and events
• Build relationships with local businesses, industry contacts, and strategic communities that can drive referrals and introductions
• Share market feedback on buyer needs, objections, positioning, and competitive insights to strengthen go-to-market strategy
• Help define repeatable playbooks and best practices for future field sales growth

• 5+ years of experience in full-cycle sales, field sales, or events-driven business development
• Proven success generating new business and closing high-value deals through relationship-based selling
• Strong experience engaging senior decision-makers at the Director, VP, and C-level
• Confidence building trust quickly in live, in-person environments
• Excellent consultative selling, communication, and follow-up skills
• Ability to turn conversations at events and networking opportunities into real pipeline
• Experience hosting or leading executive dinners, private events, or high-touch client experiences is a strong plus
• Strong organization and CRM discipline with a consistent approach to pipeline management
• Comfort using modern sales tools and AI-supported workflows to improve outreach, follow-up, and sales efficiency
• Strategic mindset with the ability to evaluate where time and in-person presence will have the biggest impact
• A self-motivated, proactive approach and comfort working in a fast-moving environment

Experience hosting or leading executive dinners, private events, or high-touch client experiences

• W-2 role with health insurance and 401k benefits available after 90 days
• Uncapped commission potential that rewards strong performance and revenue growth
• Collaboration with top-tier creatives and ambitious brands
• Paid PTO to relax and recharge - 34 days off per year.
• Professional growth opportunities and ongoing skill development
• A fast-moving, supportive team environment