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.
Key responsibilities include:
- 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 a
creative, 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.
NEXT STEP
If your skills & experience fit the
above requirements and you would like to talk to us about this role, please
apply online attaching your CV in WORD format.
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.