Our client is an independently owned television production company, specializing in all forms of non-scripted Programs for TV. As a result the company has created and produced several hours of very diverse television shows for cable, syndicated and network television. If you want to be part of a team of outstanding individuals fiercely committed to translating creativity, positive energy, and ideas into shows that carry life-changing impact, we’ll love to talk to you.

Job Title – Business Development Manager (BDM)

Job Summary

The primary role of the BDM is one that requires detailed planning, extensive networking and the ability to transform relationships into value-add. The BDM will drive client recruitment and retention, develop and implement marketing strategy, proposals, and manage client relationships.

Roles & Responsibilities

Develop and implement innovative marketing ideas to drive business growth.
Gather information and generate insight on new businesses, products and services to meet the needs of existing/potential clients and markets.
Develop critical prospective clients list and detailed breakdown of plans for new business drive.
Generate, nurture and close new business deals by coordinating requirements; developing and negotiating contracts; and integrating contract requirements with business operations.
Present the company to potential clients through direct communication in face-to-face meetings, telephone calls and emails, pitches and proposal presentations.
Formal proposal and presentation management and writing.
Regular feedback/liaison with client/agencies / suppliers and in-house team.
Professional presentations to clients, accurate minutes of meetings with clients.
Ongoing and effective monitoring and nurturing of client relationships.
Trend spotting and collecting competitor intelligence.
Analyze client trends and information, and categories to help identify new services to introduce as future sources of growth and income.
A thorough understanding of clients marketing objectives including their Return On Investment (ROI) objectives.
Ability to speak to large groups, media outlets, and high profile clients.

Skills and Competencies:
Strong negotiation, client management skills and ability to keep promises.
Capable of hands on problem solving, with ability to generate ideas and solutions.
A positive and determined approach to researching and analyzing new business opportunities.
Ability to use own initiative and pay close attention to detail.
Ability to cope with competing demands and to prioritize tasks.
Excellent communication skills in all forms including written, oral, email, telephone, and presentation.
Capable of working independently, and having responsibility as an individual.
Solution selling (selling to customer needs).
Knowledge of industry, market, competition and economy.
Computer literate and intermediate use of office productivity tools (MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint etc.)

Reports To
MD/CEO

Person Profile
Confident
Proactive
Detailed
Proactive
Result oriented

Qualifications & Experience
HND/BSC/BA in Communications, Business Administration or other related courses.
Minimum of 3 years in a similar role at a management level.
Use critical thinking to make decisions and solve problems.
Ability to multi-task, work with minimal supervision.

Mode of Application
Send your Resume (With References) and your cover letter to: tohrfactory@gmail.com (Email subject: BDM Job Application)

Additional Information
Remuneration: N900, 000.00 – N1, 300,000.00 per annum.
Work at the company is result-oriented and location free. Presence at the office will be driven by need per time.
This advert is urgent, valid for one week after date of posting and where possible, immediate resumption will be preferred.
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