VP, Business Development | Full-Time | Remote

Welcome page Returning Candidate? Log back in! VP, Business Development | Full-Time | Remote Location US-Remote Job Post Information* : Posted Date 8 minutes ago(7/21/2026 5:53 PM) Job ID 2026-33358 Location Name Remote Category Sales Type Regular Full-Time Location : Location US-Remote Job Post Information* : External Company Name Oak View Group Job Post Information* : External Company URL https://www.oakviewgroup.com/ Location : Address Remote Job Post Information* : Post End Date 10/23/2026 Oak View Group Oak View Group (OVG) is the global leader in premium live entertainment infrastructure and services, with a platform spanning venue development and end-to-end capabilities across venue management, hospitality, and sponsorship sales. Founded in 2015, the company serves a collection of seven world-class owned venues and a client roster of the most iconic arenas, stadiums, convention centers, music festivals, performing arts centers, and cultural institutions, spanning four continents.  Position Summary OVG's hospitality division is seeking a highly connected, results-driven VP, Business Development, to accelerate growth and strengthen long-term partnerships within the U.S. convention center sector. This executive will serve as a market-facing leader and trusted industry voice, responsible for driving revenue growth, expanding market share for hospitality food and beverage accounts, and deepening client relationships across the portfolio. The ideal candidate is a proven dealmaker and relationship builder, with both breadth and depth of connections across the convention center ecosystem—including public authorities, venue operators, city stakeholders, and industry influencers. This role requires a strategic leader who can originate opportunities, shape winning pursuits, and convert relationships into long-term partnerships, while also safeguarding and expanding existing business through proactive, high-touch client engagement. This role pays an annual salary of $145,000-$175,000 and is commission eligible. Benefits for Full-Time roles: Health, Dental and Vision Insurance, 401(k) Savings Plan, 401(k) matching, and Paid Time Off (vacation days, sick days, and 11 holidays). This position will remain open until October 23, 2026. Responsibilities Own and lead a proactive business development strategy focused on new food & beverage account acquisition and revenue growth within the convention center sector.Leverage an established network to identify, influence, and convert new business opportunities ahead of formal procurement processes.Stay deeply informed on industry trends, competitive dynamics, and public-private development activity to position OVG as a preferred partner.Serve as a visible presence in the market, representing OVG at industry events, conferences, and key networking forums.Build and maintain deep, trust-based relationships with decision makers and influencers, including municipal leaders, venue executives, and consultants.Act as a senior client partner and advocate, ensuring strong alignment between client goals and OVG’s service delivery.Develop and manage a robust pipeline of relationships and opportunities, continuously expanding OVG’s reach and relevance in the market.Leverage relationships to create early insight into upcoming opportunities and competitive positioning.Drive the end-to-end sales process, from opportunity origination through contract execution.Shape and oversee the development of compelling, differentiated proposals and presentations aligned with client priorities.Partner closely with finance and operations to develop a deep understanding of cost structures, deal economics, and operational delivery, ensuring all pursuits are strategically sound, competitive, and aligned with long-term profitability.Lead complex negotiations in partnership with senior leadership to secure profitable long-term agreements.Maintain disciplined pipeline management and forecasting,...