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Director of Business Development

NEW YORK (preferred) OR LOS ANGELES

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Gold House is a cultural platform where culture shapes global opportunity.

We sit at the intersection of entertainment, entrepreneurship, and cultural advocacy, reshaping society through a multi-pillar ecosystem: Entertainment (cultural consulting, marketing, and promotions); investment funds like Gold House Ventures (technology) and Gold House Studios (original productions); accelerating the next generation through Futures; and mainstream cultural change (Gold100, Gold Gala, cultural holidays, media networks, and more). Our work has earned global recognition across mainstream society, while our community includes the most influential creators, founders, and executives across industries worldwide.

We are an ambitious, lean, world-class team devoted to making history and shattering ceilings — and we are growing. If you are excited to define the next wave of culture that brings us all closer, we’d love to meet you.

The Role

We’re seeking a Senior Business Development and Sales Leader to spearhead revenue-driving partnerships that fund mission-aligned programs at Gold House. This high-impact role requires a dynamic and strategic professional to source, secure, and execute meaningful partnerships that fuel our collective mission of powering a better world for all. You will be responsible for identifying new revenue opportunities, developing compelling sales materials, and closing high-value deals with leading brands and companies.

Key Responsibilities

Revenue & Business Development
  • Proactively source and secure new revenue opportunities across corporate donations and sponsorships, brand and content partnerships, and other mission-aligned fundraising avenues.
  • Build and manage a robust sales pipeline, from lead generation to deal closure.
  • Develop and maintain relationships with key decision-makers across industries, ensuring long-term strategic alignment.
Business Development/Sales Strategy & Pitching
  • Craft compelling pitch materials and proposals tailored to align each potential partner’s goals and objectives with Gold House’s mission and programs.
  • Lead high-stakes presentations and negotiations, effectively communicating Gold House’s unique value proposition.
  • Maintain strong partner relationships to drive renewals, growth, and long-term engagements.
Execution & Account Management
  • Oversee the seamless execution of partnership agreements for tentpole Gold House-owned events (Gold Gala), content activations, and select marquee programs, working with the broader Gold House team to ensure deliverables are met and partners receive exceptional service.
  • Track and analyze key sales and partnership performance metrics, refining strategies for continual revenue growth.
  • Work cross-functionally to align partnership opportunities with Gold House’s mission and ongoing programs, initiatives, and events.

Qualifications

  • Proven revenue leader with at least 7+ years of experience in sales, business development, or partnerships, ideally in media, entertainment, tech, business, and/or brand marketing.
  • Exceptional deal-closer with a track record of securing extensive six- and seven-figure partnerships.
  • Strategic thinker who understands how to align partners’ objectives with Gold House’s mission and initiatives.
  • Excellent communicator and storyteller—able to develop persuasive pitch decks, proposals, and presentations.
  • Relationship-driven with a strong network across industries and a knack for building trust with senior executives.
  • Highly organized, proactive, and results-oriented, with a bias for action and ownership.
  • Familiarity with CRM platforms (e.g., HubSpot) and project management software (e.g., Google Workspace, Asana) preferred

Benefits

  • Salary: $130-$170K
  • Bonus (based on sales commission)
  • Health, dental, vision, and life insurance benefits
  • Opportunity to participate in Gold House programs and experiences including VIP film Premieres, Gold Gala, and more.
  • Opportunity to define the trajectory of a mission-driven, fast-growing, mainstream-impactful organization

Gold House is an Equal Opportunity Employer and is committed to a diverse and inclusive workplace. We would love to find out more about you as a candidate and do not discriminate in recruitment, hiring, training, promotion, or other employment practices for reasons of race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, age, marital or veteran status, medical condition or disability, or any other legally protected status.