This is a brilliant opportunity to join a fast-growing, full-service video production company and play a key role in driving new business and shaping its future growth.
THE COMPANY
Our client is a full-service video production company with roots in live broadcast, creating engaging and high-impact content for well-known global brands.
They combine creative thinking with strong organisational discipline, delivering ambitious projects in a collaborative, energetic environment.
THE ROLE
As Business Development Manager, you will take ownership of driving revenue growth by identifying opportunities, building relationships, and positioning the company’s creative offering in a competitive market.
You’ll sit at the centre of commercial activity. Translating client needs into compelling proposals and working closely with internal production and engineering teams to bring ideas to life.
- Developing and executing a clear go-to-market and sales strategy
- Identifying, qualifying and converting new business opportunities
- Building and nurturing long-term client relationships
- Leading discovery calls and meetings to understand client needs
- Collaborating with internal teams to shape solutions, quotes and proposals
- Pitching creative ideas and services to clients
- Negotiating commercial terms and closing deals
- Tracking pipeline, sales performance and market insights
- Identifying emerging trends and opportunities within the industry
THE PERSON
You will be a commercially driven individual with a genuine passion for content and storytelling, and a strong belief in the power of video.
You’ll be confident leading conversations with clients, comfortable selling creative solutions, and motivated by hitting and exceeding targets.
Key requirements:
- Proven experience in a business development or sales role within acreative, media or production environment
- Strong track record of delivering against sales targets
- Excellent communication and relationship-building skills
- Confident running client meetings and presenting ideas
- Commercially astute with strong negotiation skills
- Organised, proactive and able to manage multiple opportunities simultaneously
- A collaborative mindset and desire to contribute to a growing business
Desirable:
- Experience creating or contributing to visual proposals
- Experience managing or mentoring others
- Familiarity with Adobe Creative Suite
WHAT TO EXPECT
- Searchlight only advertises active roles
- Your details will be sent directly to the Consultant who is handling this role
- We aim to respond to candidates within 14 days.
If this role isn’t quite right, but you would like us to have your CV on file, please send it to sroffice@searchlight.global.
Searchlight strives to promote equal opportunities for all. We welcome applications regardless of age, gender, ethnicity, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, socio-economic background, religion and/or belief.
To learn more about Searchlight, see:www.searchlight.global
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