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 Show more Show less