Business Development Manager - (Advertising and OOH Background Mandatory)

• New Business Opportunities Identification: Finding and analyzing possible business ventures, clients, and markets.
• Lead Generation: Developing strategies for generating new leads and converting them into business opportunities.
• Client Relationship Management: Creating and fostering great client and partner relationships to support long-term business success.
• Sales Strategy Formulation: Developing and executing sales tactics to attain revenue objectives.
• Market Analysis and Research: Conducting research on market trends, competitors, and customer preferences to identify opportunities for growth.
• Negotiating and Closing Sales: Negotiating and closing sales with potential customers or partners.
• Working with Internal Teams: Working with marketing, sales, and product teams to align business development activities with business goals.
• Proposal Writing: Preparing and presenting proposals, presentations, and business plans to customers or stakeholders.
• Sales Forecasting and Reporting: Monitoring sales performance and reporting key metrics, sales forecasts, and objectives to upper management.
• Brand Promotion: Marketing the company at industry events, conferences, and networking sessions to advance the
• brand and services.
• Account Management: Maintaining key accounts and ensuring consistent satisfaction to allow for repeat business.
• Budget Management: Efficient management and deployment of resources to optimize business development efforts.
• Performance Monitoring: Tracking the performance of business development activities and realigning as a result.

Qualifications

Education/ Qualification:

• Bachelor's degree in business, marketing, communications, or related field preferred.

Work Experience:

• Previous experience in account management, preferably in an agency setting.

Industry Knowledge:

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to build rapport with clients and internal teams.
• Strong project management abilities, with the capacity to handle multiple projects simultaneously.
• Creative problem-solving skills and attention to detail.
• Ability to work collaboratively in a fast-paced environment.
• Knowledge of event management and creative services industry trends and best practices.
• Experience delivering client-focused solutions to customer needs
• Proven ability to juggle multiple account management projects at a time, while
• maintaining sharp attention to detail

Professional Skills:

• Excellent listening, negotiation, and presentation abilities
• Outstanding ability to multitask
• Strong verbal and written communication skills