Our client is Africas leading innovative media company informing and engaging Africa s young audience and
producing content and creative digital marketing solutions for top brands. They are also a marketing partner empowering brands with our expansive media reach and 360 degree inhouse marketing solutions. Due to expansion they need a DIRECTOR OF BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT.
LOCATION: Lagos.
JOB RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Develop and implement a business development strategic plan.
- Analyzing prospective clients digital footprint to develop digital & content strategies for their businesses.
- Work with the Account Management team to ensure services sold are delivered to clients to maximize client retention.
- Represent the client at events and network and build relationships with potential clients and partners.
- Review proposals developed by members of the team.
- Communicate effectively to all team members and maintain strong trusting relationships with all internal collaborators.
- Develop the client content campaigns & product offerings to grow revenues.
- Manage the onboarding and training of new team members.
- Ensure that the defined sales process is followed at all times.
- Conduct pitches and presentations to persuade potential customers that the client is the preferred partner to meet their corporate goals.
JOB REQUIREMENTS:
- B.Sc or HND holder in Business Administration or a related field.
- Experience in sales or business development in a seniorlevel management role Saas/Digital/IT/Creative/ Digital Media/ Marketing/ Advertising industries preferred.
- A creative thinker who can connect 360 digital to all aspects of a client s business and drive growth opportunities.
- Solid understanding of digital marketing.
- Great networking skills and a demonstrated ability in key client/partner relationship management.
- An entrepreneurial mindset and ability to work effectively in a fastpaced startup environment with dynamic business priorities.
- Excellent communication and organizational skills and excellent analytical and problemsolving skills.
- Experience with Zoho CRM is desirable.
Experience in sales or business development in a senior-level management role - Saas/Digital/ IT/Creative/ Digital Media/ Marketing/ Advertising industries preferred. A creative thinker who can connect 360 digital to all aspects of a client s business and drive growth opportunities. Solid understanding of digital marketing. Excellent network