Business Development Manager ( Marketing & Communication)

New Business Opportunities Identification: Finding and analyzing possible business ventures, clients, and markets.Lead Generation: Developing strategies for generating new leads and converting them into business opportunities.Client Relationship Management: Creating and fostering great client and partner relationships to support long-term business success.Sales Strategy Formulation: Developing and executing sales tactics to attain revenue objectives.Market Analysis and Research: Conducting research on market trends, competitors, and customer preferences to identify opportunities for growth.Negotiating and Closing Sales: Negotiating and closing sales with potential customers or partners.Working with Internal Teams: Working with marketing, sales, and product teams to align business development activities with business goals.Proposal Writing: Preparing and presenting proposals, presentations, and business plans to customers or stakeholders.Sales Forecasting and Reporting: Monitoring sales performance and reporting key metrics, sales forecasts, and objectives to upper management.Brand Promotion: Marketing the company at industry events, conferences, and networking sessions to advance thebrand and services.Account Management: Maintaining key accounts and ensuring consistent satisfaction to allow for repeat business.Budget Management: Efficient management and deployment of resources to optimize business development efforts.Performance Monitoring: Tracking the performance of business development activities and realigning as a result.QualificationsEducation/ Qualification:Bachelor's degree in business, marketing, communications, or a related field preferred.Work Experience:Previous experience in account management, preferably in an agency setting.Industry Knowledge:Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to build rapport with clients and internal teams.Strong project management abilities, with the capacity to handle multiple projects simultaneously.Creative problem-solving skills and attention to detail.Ability to work collaboratively in a fast-paced environment.Knowledge of event management and creative services industry trends and best practices.Experience delivering client-focused solutions to customer needsProven ability to juggle multiple account management projects at a time, whilemaintaining sharp attention to detailProfessional Skills:Excellent listening, negotiation, and presentation abilitiesOutstanding ability to multitaskStrong verbal and written communication skills