Head of Business Development – US Role at Richard Attias & Associates Think Tank in New York

🚨🚨🚨 New Job Post 🚨🚨🚨 Posted By: Rebecca Gimeno LinkedIn URL: https://www.linkedin.com/in/rebecca-gimeno/ Email: [email protected] /// The Hiring Company Company: Richard Attias & Associates Type of Company: Think Tank Company HQ: NY, NY Website: https://richardattiasassociates.com/en /// The Job Title: Head of Business Development- US Description of the Role: Role Overview The Head of Business Development will be responsible for accelerating Richard Attias & Associates’ (RA&A) growth, visibility, and strategic relevance across the Americas and in the US in particular. This role combines senior-level business development, with corporations, governments and institutions, and leadership in shaping innovative platforms that deliver both commercial value and societal impact. Acting as a key ambassador of RA&A, the Director will develop and execute a robust regional growth strategy aligned with RA&A’s global vision, while cultivating long-term, high-value relationships with public and private sector stakeholders. Scope of Work (expressly includes, but is not limited to): Strategic Growth & Market Development • Actively expand RA&A’s presence, influence, and brand equity across the Americas with a focus on the US in the states of New York, Washington DC and Florida as top priorities, positioning the firm as a trusted strategic partner to corporations, governments and leading institutions. • Design and implement a regional go-to-market strategy with clear quarterly and annual revenue objectives, supporting diversification across clients, sectors, and platforms. • Identify, prioritize, and develop new business opportunities in alignment with the global vision and directives set by the Board and the Global CEO. • Conduct in-depth analysis of regional macroeconomic trends, competitive landscapes, and industry dynamics to identify high-potential growth opportunities and set ambitious yet achievable targets. Business Development & Revenue Generation • Lead the origination and conversion of high-value opportunities, including flagship forums, summits, and long-term advisory mandates. • Collaborate closely with the global and regional Business Development teams to articulate RA&A’s unique selling points and contribute to rigorous win/loss analyses across RFPs and tenders. • Drive the development of innovative, high-quality proposals tailored to regional priorities, positioning RA&A as a market leader in strategic events and platforms that generate measurable societal and economic impact. • Support revenue sustainability by building recurring business models and long-term partnerships rather than one-off engagements. Client & Stakeholder Relationship Management        • Serve as a senior advisor to clients, reinforcing RA&A’s role as a trusted counselor to global CEOs. • Own the full client relationship lifecycle—from initial engagement and contract negotiation through delivery oversight and post-event follow-up—ensuring a high-touch, personalized client experience at every stage. Platform Creation & Thought Leadership • Lead the conception, positioning, and rollout of forward-thinking conferences, forums, and platforms that unlock new revenue streams and reinforce RA&A’s leadership in the global events and strategic communications ecosystem. • Ensure that all platforms reflect RA&A’s standards of excellence, innovation, and long-term value creation, while supporting sustainable growth in the region. • Act as a visible representative of RA&A at high-level regional and international events, reinforcing the firm’s thought leadership and institutional credibility. Leadership & Collaboration • Work in close coordination with internal teams across business development, strategy, production, and communications to ensure alignment and execution excellence. • Contribute to the mentoring and development of junior team members, fostering a culture of rigor, collaboration, and continuous improvement. • Promo