Business Development Director [C5198], SEARCHLIGHT

Guardian Jobs; London; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the post-production industry is searching for a Business Development Director to drive sales growth and foster client relationships. The successful candidate will leverage industry connections and play a key role in business development while ensuring client satisfaction and market trend adaptation.

Qualifications

• Solid sales experience within a long-form post-production house.
• Strong network of clients within the TV production industry.
• Proficient at budgeting and forecasting.

Responsibilities

• Drive sales growth and expand the client base.
• Log and analyse sales activity for effective follow-ups.
• Create precise quotes and pricing schedules.

Skills

Negotiation

Networking

Relationship-building

Sales Growth

Job description

Business Development Director [C5198], SEARCHLIGHT

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Leveraging your extensive industry connections, you will play a key role in driving business growth and fostering strong, lasting client relationships.

The Company

Our client is one of the most respected independent post-production facilities in the UK known for its work across feature films, and drama, factual and entertainment.

THE ROLE

As Business Development Director, you will pay a key role in the development of new and existing business and client relationships within the company.

Key responsibilities:

• Drive sales growth and expand the client base
• Log and analyse sales activity for effective follow-ups
• Pursue new business while maintaining strong client relationships
• Assist in pitching for high-value contracts
• Support business growth and industry reputation
• Liaise with clients and facilitate post-production handovers
• Create precise quotes and pricing schedules
• Stay updated on market trends and technologies
• Contribute to financial forecasts and reporting
• Represent the company at industry events and build relationships
  
  
  

THE PERSON

With some solid sales experience within a long-form post-production house, you will have an excellent network of clients within the TV production industry.

Strong negotiation, networking, and relationship-building skills are essential for this role as is a strategic mindset and the ability to drive business growth and client satisfaction.

You should be proficient at budgeting and forecasting and have a deep understanding of industry trends and emerging technologies.

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 role
• 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 [e-mail]

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.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Business Development and Sales

• Industries

  Advertising Services

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