Business Development Manager

Arbete Careers; Riyad Al Khabra; On-site; SAR 40,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

An innovative and rapidly growing creative agency in the Middle East is seeking a Business Development Manager to drive sales and build client relationships. In this pivotal role, you will develop and implement effective sales strategies, achieve revenue targets, and maintain strong relationships with both new and existing clients. With a focus on digital and creative solutions, this position offers a unique opportunity to work with a diverse portfolio of clients and contribute to exciting projects in a dynamic environment. If you are passionate about sales and have a background in the agency space, this role is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• 6-8 years of experience in business development or sales.
• Agency background required with knowledge of digital marketing.

Responsibilities

• Achieve quotas for creative and production campaigns.
• Develop sales strategies aligned with agency focus.
• Maintain relations with current clients and ensure timely payments.

Skills

Business Development

Sales Strategy

Client Relations

Market Research

Negotiation

Digital Marketing

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Tools

CRM Software

Presentation Software

Job description

About the job: Business Development Manager

Our client is one of the leading and fastest-growing digitally-led creative agencies in the Middle East, with offices in Riyadh, Cairo, Dubai, Beirut, and Athens. It provides a full spectrum of creative digital services, including digital strategies, creative concepts, content production, video production, community management, media buying, and technology. Its portfolio includes over 30 retained clients from seven countries, such as Netflix, Muvi Cinemas, Almajdouie Motors, Costa Coffee, Arby's, Saudi Ministry of Culture, Vodafone, DHL, Philips, Huawei, Peugeot, Nestlé, and more. It is also a pioneer in the sports marketing sphere, having opened the Middle East social market for football giants like Newcastle United, Chelsea, Liverpool, Manchester United, Bayern Munich, Arsenal, AS Roma, and others.

Location: Riyadh

Experience: 6-8 years

Notice Period: Immediate joiners or up to one month

Applicants are encouraged to apply with their updated resumes and click the provided link to update their details to expedite the recruitment process.

Responsibilities:

1. Achieve assigned quotas and revenue targets for creative and production campaigns, social media retainer, motion graphics, and digital listening services.
2. Develop and implement the sales strategy aligned with the agency's strategic focus.
3. Research and gather market, agency competition, and customer information.
4. Understand customers' businesses and requirements.

Pitching potential customers:

• Establish relations with potential clients to prospect for new business.
• Act as the primary communication point between clients and the team until contract signing.
• Develop and update sales materials, including company profile, portfolio, and presentations.
• Receive client briefs.
• Prepare proposal presentations, negotiate terms, and close sales.
• Draft contracts, including terms, quotations, and communication models, in coordination with the Legal team.

Existing clients:

• Maintain good relations with current clients.
• Ensure timely payments as per agreements.
• Monitor contract renewals.

Capabilities:

• Agency background is required.
• Knowledge of the digital/creative space, including strategy, creative, and technology.

Note: We thank all applicants for their interest. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.