Job Role: Business Developer
Key Responsibilities:
- Develop and execute growth strategies that align with the agency’s long-term goals.
- Identify, pursue, and secure new business opportunities, focusing on high-value clients and strategic partnerships.
- Lead end-to-end sales cycles, from prospecting and qualification to proposal development, pitching, and closing.
- Build and nurture relationships with decision-makers at medium to enterprise-level companies.
- Collaborate with marketing, strategy, and creative teams to craft tailored digital marketing solutions.
- Oversee the creation of high-quality proposals, RFP responses, and sales materials.
- Represent the agency at industry events, conferences, and networking functions.
- Provide mentorship to junior business development staff and contribute to a high-performance sales culture.
- Report on KPIs and sales performance to senior leadership, offering insights for continuous improvement.
- Monitor industry trends, competitor activity, and market shifts to identify new opportunities.
Required Skills & Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s degree in Business, Marketing, Communications, or related field; MBA is a plus.
- 5+ years of business development experience, with at least 2 years in a digital marketing or agency environment.
- Demonstrated success in securing large contracts and meeting or exceeding revenue targets.
- Deep understanding of digital marketing services (SEO, PPC, social, content, email, web design, etc.).
- Exceptional presentation, negotiation, and closing skills.
- Strong strategic thinking and problem-solving abilities.
- Proficiency with CRM systems (e.g., HubSpot, Salesforce) and sales enablement tools.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.