Business Development Manager
Description
We are a film and media
company in Nairobi who deal with Documentaries, Corporate videos, TV
Commercials, Event video coverage etc.
We are looking for
candidates who have a Degree/ Diploma in the Marketing/Sales with solid
experience in the film, TV industry.
The ideal candidate will be
an enthusiastic and experienced sales professional with a deep understanding of
the video production & TV commercials industry.
The primary role of the
Business Development Manager is to prospect for new clients within advertising,
broadcasting, TV and film sectors. They must then plan persuasive approaches
and pitches that will convince these organizations to do business with the
company.
Your Duties:
Your Duties:
- Will be
involved in the marketing and sourcing for new business/ funding
opportunities and turn this into increased business to achieve set sales
targets.
- Presenting
the company to potential clients through direct communication in
face-to-face meetings, telephone calls and emails.
- Identifying,
driving and developing new business opportunities and exploring future
revenue generating opportunities.
- To be
responsible for developing an on-going outbound sales strategy.
- Responsible
for your own lead generation and appointment setting.
- Actively
manage the sales process and handover to the pre-production team.
- Have the
drive and motivation to ensure all sales opportunities are explored.
- Experienced
in the video production and television advertising industries, with a deep
understanding of how such a business works, what makes clients tick.
- Support in
the preparation of draft budgets.
- Will
originate and pitch creative TV/ Film video concepts for funding.
- Build and
develop a network of key business contacts in the TV and Film production
industries.
Your Skills:
- Be a driven
and self-motivated sales professional with a proven track record of
successfully winning new business and building relationships with clients.
- Be confident
and charismatic
- Have at
least 3 years experience in a sales & relationship building role, have
a strong understanding of the media production market.
- Have
excellent proposal writing skills.
- Calm under
pressure.
- The ability
to liaise and negotiate effectively.
- Organized
and strong multi-tasker.
- A confident
communicator both verbally and in writing.
- You live and
breathe social media
A gross salary of Kshs 20 - 25,000 and attractive commissions
will be offered based on performance.
Please send your CV, letter
of application to cre8ivetalent@gmail.com by 15th July 2012.
