Our client is Europe''s leading sports memorabilia auction house, the business has a strong foundation of auction expertise, a loyal collector base, and a growing portfolio of partner auction relationships with clubs and sporting organisations. This new Business Development Director role exists to build the commercial layer that will take the business to the next level - new revenue streams, new strategic partnerships, and a scalable BD function built around their brand.THE OPPORTUNITYThe Business Development Director will own the full commercial development agenda: building a partner network, developing new revenue verticals, and leading a small but growing team. This is an entrepreneurial leadership role requiring someone equally comfortable in a boardroom, on a pitch, and out in the field. You will already be a seniors sales person from within sport. KEY RESPONSIBILITIESOwn and execute the commercial strategy to drive revenue growth across auction, partner, valuation, and emerging categoriesBuild, manage and develop the partner auction network - identifying, pitching and contracting sportsclubs, governing bodies, estates, charities, and brandsLead, coach and grow a business development team as the function scalesDevelop and maintain senior-level relationships with key stakeholders across sport, entertainment, investment, and the collector communityIdentify new revenue opportunities, corporate clients, institutional investors, brand licensing, the company Index - and develo