New Business Director (AI)

TL;DR

New Business Director (AI): Build and lead hirify.global’s North American new business function, acquiring enterprise clients through data-led marketing, media, search, social, and AI Discovery solutions with an accent on pipeline development, consultative selling, and senior stakeholder engagement. Focus on designing outbound strategies, leading complex pitches, closing six- and seven-figure annual contracts, and shaping hirify.global’s market position across North America.

Location: New York, New York, with a hybrid work arrangement; the role covers North America

Company

hirify.global is a global digital agency specializing in omnichannel search, social, creative content, performance technology, and AI-powered brand discovery.

What you will do

• Build and own hirify.global’s North American new business function, including pipeline, forecasting, and revenue targets.
• Develop outbound strategies targeting senior marketing, digital, content, and innovation decision-makers across major enterprise sectors.
• Lead the complete sales cycle from prospecting and proposals to pitches, negotiations, and contract close.
• Partner with strategy, product, delivery, the CEO, and Group MD to develop credible proposals and market positioning.
• Present hirify.global’s proprietary AI Discovery products and translate technical capabilities into commercial value.
• Represent hirify.global at client meetings, industry events, panels, and conferences while feeding market intelligence into product development.

Requirements

• 8 or more years of new business, sales, or growth leadership experience in marketing, media, data, martech, or consulting.
• Proven success closing six- and seven-figure annual contracts with large enterprise or Fortune 500 clients.
• Established relationships with senior marketing decision-makers in FMCG, pharma, luxury, beauty, or hospitality.
• Strong understanding of AI, search, content, and digital marketing, with curiosity about AI-driven brand discovery.
• Ability to operate as an individual contributor and market builder in an ambiguous, fast-paced environment.
• Excellent written and verbal communication, consultative relationship-building skills, and confidence in senior client meetings.

Culture & Benefits

• Values-led culture centered on striving for excellence, acting together, kindness, respect, innovation, and teamwork.
• 25 days of paid holiday, US bank holidays, birthday leave, and additional Christmas closure days.
• Work-from-abroad policy for up to four weeks per year.
• Monthly entertainment subscription, Calm subscription, wellness initiatives, peer-recognition awards, and an Employee Assistance Programme.
• Access to LinkedIn Learning, referral bonuses, social events, and an inclusive workplace.