Business Development / Growth Partner for Video Director

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Summary

Seeking an experienced Business Development Strategist or Growth Partner to help refine my offer structure and build strategic relationships with art-forward brands, creative agencies, and production houses. (10–15 hours/week to start) -- About the Director & The Work -- Before taking a break to focus on fine-art visual production and passion projects, I built a proven commercial track record—successfully scaling and delivering high-ticket project packages up to $35,000, along with B2B retainers. I am now returning to the commercial space with an elevated aesthetic focused on atmospheric narrative, visual concepting, and strategic creative direction. My goal is to collaborate with a business development partner to package my taste, visual identity, and directorial vision into compelling offerings for the right clients—spanning high-ticket production, retainer-based creative direction, and strategic consulting. -- Role Description -- Strategy & Business Modeling: Partner with me to test, refine, and structure my package offerings (from high-ticket commercial production to ongoing creative direction retainers and advisory services). Pitching & Positioning: Help me present my video portfolio, directorial treatments, and strategic offerings to prospective clients. Closing: Help structure proposals, negotiate rates, and close commercial video and advisory contracts. -- Compensation -- $1,000 – $1,250/month base retainer (10–15 hours/week to start) 25% commission on deals 10% on recurring client retainers -- To Apply -- Please reply with a brief note on your experience with business development. At the very top of your application, write the word "VISION" so I know you read the full description.

  • Less than 30 hrs/week
    Hourly
  • 6+ months
    Duration
  • Intermediate
    Experience Level
  • $25.00

    Hourly
  • Remote Job
  • Ongoing project
    Project Type
Skills and Expertise
Mandatory skills
B2B Marketing
Partnership Development
Activity on this job
  • Proposals:Less than 5
  • Last viewed by client:yesterday
  • Interviewing:
    0
  • Invites sent:
    0
  • Unanswered invites:
    0
About the client
Member since Jan 1, 2026
  • USA
    Fort Lauderdale4:54 AM
  • $89 total spent
    1 hire, 0 active
  • 5 hours

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