Business Development Specialist

Role Overview

We are seeking a motivated Business Development Specialist to join our team, with a focus on marketing. This role involves cultivating robust client relationships, identifying fresh business prospects, and transforming client requirements into effective marketing initiatives.

Key Responsibilities

• Discover and engage potential clients and new business opportunities.
• Establish and sustain strong connections with clients and business collaborators.
• Analyze client business needs and marketing goals to suggest appropriate solutions.
• Collaborate internally to craft business proposals, presentations, and commercial offers.
• Oversee and track leads across the complete business development process.
• Perform market and competitor analyses to spot new opportunities and emerging trends.
• Support the achievement of business growth and sales objectives.
• Work closely with marketing, creative, content, and project management teams.
• Keep client and opportunity databases current and well-organized.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Marketing, Business Administration, Marketing Communications, or related disciplines.
• Two to three years of experience in Business Development, Sales, Marketing, or similar roles.
• Preferably has background in marketing, advertising, or creative agency environments.
• Good grasp of digital marketing, advertising campaigns, and content development.
• Proven skills in client management and in formulating business proposals and presentations.

Skills and Competencies

• Excellent communication, negotiation, and persuasive capabilities.
• Strong aptitude for building and managing client relationships.
• Skillful in delivering presentations and pitching ideas effectively.
• Commercial insight with a knack for recognizing business opportunities.
• Proficient in conducting market research and competitive analysis.
• Well-developed organizational, time management, and follow-up skills.
• Adaptable to a dynamic, team-oriented workplace.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications, specifically PowerPoint and Excel.
• Fluent in English, both written and spoken.