Company Description
The 350 Club is the unque closed global community for board members and senior leaders of the world’s largest listed companies, enabling private connection, knowledge-sharing, and support for board careers. It has executive committee and board members from 97% of the FTSE 100 and board members from 89% of the FTSE 250 as well as other major indices such as the S&P 100, Euronext 100, CAC 40, DAX, BEL 20, and Hang Seng, reflecting its role as a trusted business community.
Operating under the Chatham House Rule on a bespoke, member-only platform with no advertising or solicitation, the Club was founded in 2020 by Marianne Macdonald, and offers private access to leading board headhunters, curated private board events, non-executive director opportunities, mentoring and board intelligence. The Club also partners with FTSE 350 groups and blue-chip firms including Egon Zehnder, Latham & Watkins, Alix Partners and Capgemini.
Our sister business The Board Directory is a curated closed database which is searched by 100 of the best board headhunters. Members can have a profile on an annual subscription basis, enabling them to be found across their skillssets. The board directory has members from 63% of FTSE 100 boards and 63% of FTSE 250 boards.
Role Description
The Director of Business Development is a full-time, on-site role based in Holland Park, west London. They will be responsible for driving growth of The 350 Club and Board Directory’s member and partner ecosystem, partnerships and revenues. This role will identify and develop new commercial and strategic opportunities. Day-to-day responsibilities include building and managing board, partner and C-level relationships, leading strategic outreach, developing tailored proposals and business and overseeing contract negotiation and partnershipships. The role also involves tracking performance metrics, managing key accounts, and representing the Club at high-level meetings and events to enhance visibility and influence within the global board community. This role could suit somebody earlier or later in their career.
Qualifications
- Demonstrable experience in New Business Development and Lead Generation, particularly with large corporate clients.
- Deep experience in building membership platforms, or equivalent.
- Strong Business Planning and data skills, including analysis, strategic planning, and the ability to buildcommercial propositions.
- Track record in Account Management, attracting, maintaining and growing long-term relationships with high-profile stakeholders and partners.
- Background in professional services, corporate advisory, executive search, consulting, or similar environments working with board-level leaders highly beneficial.
- Excellent communication, influencing, and presentation skills, with the ability to engage comfortably at board and C-suite level.
- High level of professionalism, discretion, and motivation to build and grow a unique business.
- An entrepreneurial track record in some form would be very relevant.
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Director of Business Development employer: The 350 Club
The 350 Club is an attractive employer due to its exclusive focus on senior leadership and board-level engagement. Employees enjoy access to a prestigious network and opportunities for professional growth through tailored initiatives and events. The company's commitment to fostering connections among top executives enhances the work culture and provides unique advantages for career advancement.
