NEWCASTLE/DURHAM: PART-TIME REGIONAL DIRECTOR business development focus

Role Description

This is a part-time Regional Director role with a strong business development focus, offered on a contract basis.

The position is hybrid, based in the North East with a mix of on-site client engagement and some work-from-home flexibility.

Please do not apply if you do not live in the North East of England or within 25 miles of Newcastle Upon Tyne.

Day-to-day responsibilities

• Identifying and approaching potential client companies,
• Building relationships with scale-ups and SMEs,
• Promoting Boardroom Advisors’ services in the region.
• Leading new business development initiatives,
• Managing the sales pipeline,
• Driving lead generation activities both directly and through networking,
• Overseeing contract negotiation and onboarding of new clients.
• Maintaining ongoing relationships with key accounts,
• Collaborating with other Advisors to match client needs with the right expertise,
• Providing regular reporting on regional performance and market opportunities.

Qualifications

• Demonstrated strengths in New Business Development and Lead Generation to expand a regional client base.
• Proficiency in Business Planning, including setting regional growth targets and developing go-to-market strategies.
• Experience with Contract Negotiation to structure and finalize advisory engagements that meet client and company objectives.
• Account Management capabilities to maintain long-term, trust-based relationships with scale-up and SME clients.
• Proven track record in B2B services or professional consulting, ideally with small and medium-sized businesses.
• Strong commercial acumen, analytical thinking, and the ability to understand owners’ and founders’ challenges.
• Excellent communication, presentation, and networking skills, with confidence engaging at C-suite and founder level.
• Self-directed work style, capable of operating autonomously in a regional role while collaborating with a wider advisory team.
• Knowledge of the UK SME and scale-up ecosystem; prior experience in the Greater Bristol or wider South West region is advantageous.
• Background as a senior leader, consultant, or business owner is highly beneficial; relevant degree or professional qualification is a plus but not mandatory.