Director of Business Development, Strategic Services & Project Acquisition

Company: UOVO
Location: New York City
Posted on: February 18, 2026

Job Description:

Job Description Job Description Description ABOUT UOVO Are you ready to embark on a journey where your passion for art, fashion, culture, and excellence converge? Welcome to UOVO—the epitome of sophistication in storage, management, and logistics of valuable art, fashion, and wine. We invite all voices, experiences, and talents to join us and become part of an unparalleled journey where your career aspirations align with the remarkable. With state-of-the-art facilities across the country, we work towards exceeding expectations, for both our clients and employees alike. At UOVO, we are more than logistics; we are architects of bespoke solutions and curators of extraordinary experiences. From climate-controlled storage to private viewing galleries, industry-leading technology to a full suite of services, UOVO crafts tailored solutions that go beyond preservation—they elevate. As part of the UOVO team you will work alongside industry professionals who share a passion for art, fashion, and logistics in a collaborative environment where your expertise contributes to the best-in-class employment and client experience UOVO provides! Director of Business Development, Strategic Services & Project Acquisition, Long Island City, NY UOVO is seeking an experienced business development leader with a demonstrated track record of identifying, pursuing, and securing high-value opportunities within a results-driven, salary plus commission environment. This role is responsible for generating new business by cultivating relationships with prospective clients through targeted prospecting, site visits, industry engagement, and company-sponsored events. The Director will focus on developing opportunities that thoughtfully balance client needs with organizational goals, while advancing UOVO’s strategic growth initiatives. In this role, the Director of Business Development, Strategic Services & Project Acquisition will collaborate closely with executive leadership to support strategic direction and contribute to a consistent, high-quality sales experience across UOVO’s locations, specifically focused on service revenue generation. The position plays a meaningful role in driving an integrated sales strategy that supports the continued advancement of UOVO’s national business operations. Reporting to the Senior Vice President of Business Development, the Director will regularly partner with senior leadership and key internal stakeholders. The ideal candidate will generate new business opportunities across a broad network of collectors, artists, advisors, gallerists, registrars, and other art sector professionals, while supporting the consistent implementation of business development processes across UOVO’s locations. Core Responsibilities Identify, track, and manage major national RFP opportunities across the art, culture, fashion, design, luxury retail, and development sectors aligned with UOVO’s service offerings. This includes coordinating, preparing, and submitting Requests for Proposals (RFPs). Build and manage a robust sales pipeline of large-scale and multi-market service opportunities. Collaborate with Estimates, Technical Operations and Account Management to translate client scope into a deliverable solution. Develop win strategies and oversee proposal differentiation, case studies, and supporting materials in partnership with Marketing. Actively prospect and cultivate relationships with museums, galleries, cultural institutions, fashion houses, architecture/design firms, corporate art programs, and major event producers. Report pipeline updates and forecasts Drive revenue growth for art handling, storage, logistics, project management, and fashion/archival services. Develop a deep understanding of UOVO’s operational processes in order to thoughtfully position, tailor, and sell service offerings to prospective clients. Adhering to all company policies, procedures, and business ethics codes of conduct. Any other projects or tasks assigned by the manager. Qualifications & Skills 5–10 years of business development, sales, or strategic partnership experience — preferably in art services, logistics, museums, fashion industry services, or luxury sectors. Demonstrated success winning large-scale contracts, major RFPs, or complex service agreements. Strong understanding of project-based services, pricing structures, and contract negotiation. Exceptional communication and writing skills, particularly in proposal development. Strategic thinking and market insight Strong networking and relationship-building skills Excellent proposal writing and presentation skills Ability to translate client needs into operational solutions High attention to detail and a polished, professional client presence Comfort working with executive-level stakeholders Ability to travel nationally for client meetings, conferences, and site evaluations. Organized, proactive, and able to manage multiple deadlines simultaneously. PREFERRED Minimum of a bachelor’s degree or equivalent in a relevant field. Experience in the arts, fashion or luxury sectors valued but not required. Compensation & Benefits UOVO offers competitive compensation, commensurate with experience. UOVOs Business Development department compensation structure includes a base salary and an unlimited upside commission plan. UOVO offers a robust suite of benefits including: 100% employer-covered medical plan option for Employees as well as multiple Medical, Dental, and Vision plans options. 2 weeks annual paid vacation, with increased vacation awards throughout the first 5 years of service 10 paid holidays plus one additional floating holiday Company Sponsored Parental Leave policy Company-Sponsored Paid Sick Leave 100% 401k Employer match up to 3% of employee contributions. Flexible Savings Account, Commuter Benefits, and Childcare Benefits Company-sponsored Life Insurance and Long Term Disability Benefits Monthly Team Lunches and Birthday celebrations Employee Recognition Program ( the “Eggcellence Awards”)

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