Business Development Coordinator (Frieze)

• Description
• About MARI Group

MARI is a global events and experiences company powering world-defining live experiences.

Our portfolio of premium live properties spans sports, art, and entertainment — including the Madrid and Miami Open tennis tournaments, Frieze (a leading voice in contemporary art), and Barrett-Jackson (the premium U.

S. collector car auction company).

MARI also includes Today Tix Group, the global e-commerce leader for cultural experiences, connecting millions of customers with the best in live entertainment.

MARI is reshaping the live events landscape — building a growing portfolio of category-defining events and brands that set the standard for what's next, across sports, entertainment, art, and lifestyle.

At MARI, you'll work alongside people who are passionate, curious, and driven — people who believe that live experiences have the power to shape culture, and who care about the work, the mission, and each other.

We welcome outstanding applicants of all backgrounds and encourage everyone to apply.

About the Role

The Business Development Coordinator supports the delivery of Frieze's growth initiatives through research, project coordination and operational support.

Working across a portfolio of strategic projects, the role acts as a central point of coordination, helping to keep initiatives organised, informed and moving forward.

The coordinator supports project progress, manages administrative and financial processes for the team, and proactively resolves day-to-day issues to enable successful project delivery.

This is an excellent opportunity for an early-career professional who is highly organised and intellectually curious.

The role offers broad exposure to business development, commercial strategy and project delivery, with opportunity for growth and increased responsibility over time.

Frieze is the leading global organization for art and culture, producing internationally acclaimed fairs in London, New York, Los Angeles, Seoul and Abu Dhabi, alongside Frieze Masters, The Armory Show and EXPO Chicago, as well as a year-round programme of editorial, events and partnerships.

This is a fixed term contract role in place until May 2027.

Qualified candidates must be able to commute to London on a regular basis.

You'll be part of a hybrid team that values both connection and flexibility. We'll cover the details of our hybrid schedule during the interview process.

What You'll Own

• Research & Analysis
• Conduct research into markets, competitors, business models, industry trends and growth opportunities.
• Gather and synthesise qualitative and quantitative information.
• Support the development of business cases, reports, presentations, pitch materials and other strategic communications.
• Contribute ideas and insights to ongoing projects and initiatives.
• Project Coordination
• Support the planning and delivery of business development initiatives.
• Track actions, timelines and project milestones, ensuring projects remain on schedule and relevant stakeholders contribute as required.
• Coordinate meetings, agendas, minutes and follow-up actions.
• Maintain project documentation, trackers and reporting tools.
• Identify and help resolve day-to-day project issues, escalating where appropriate.
• Stakeholder Coordination
• Act as a key point of contact across project teams and stakeholders.
• Coordinate information and input from teams across the business.
• Build effective working relationships across departments to support project delivery.
• Operations & Administration
• Manage departmental expenses, invoices and travel administration.
• Assist with the day-to-day operation of the Business Development function.

What You Bring

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience.
• Interested in business development, strategy and organisational growth.
• Strong organisational skills and attention to detail.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong research and analytical abilities.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities simultaneously.
• Experience working with budgets, spreadsheets and administrative processes.
• Resourceful and proactive in solving problems.
• Comfortable taking ownership and working independently.
• Strong interpersonal skills and confidence working across teams.

Benefits

Here are some of the Benefits and Perks offered at MARI Group

• Hybrid work environment (blend of in-office and at-home days)
• Pension match and access to a bespoke pension scheme
• Paid Parental Leave
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Enhanced gyms, wellness and financial wellbeing apps access via Wellhub
• Flexible Paid Time Off

MARI believes in the power of live experiences to unite people — and we know that can only be achieved when we reflect the full diversity of the world around us.

As a global company that shapes culture across sports, art, and entertainment, we are committed to fostering an inclusive workplace and to practicing anti-discrimination across race, gender identity, sexual orientation, disability, and beyond.

We recognise that systemic inequality and discrimination remain challenges across the events and entertainment industry, and we are dedicated to driving meaningful progress — both within our own organisation and across the wider industry we are proud to be part of.