Assistant Manager - Business Development

Assistant Manager - Business Development

Roles & Responsibilities:

• Business Strategy & Planning

  : Research and identify new business opportunities, including new markets, growth areas, and trends. Create actionable business strategies, set aims and objectives, and allocate and manage company resources.

• Lead Generation & Sales

  : Generate leads, cold call prospective customers, and seek out appropriate contacts within organizations. Negotiate pricing and close deals with customers.

• Client & Media Relations

  : Nurture and develop strong relationships with clients. Understand their needs and provide custom, tailor-made media solutions. Attend seminars, conferences, and events to network and build a brand image.

• Team Collaboration & Management

  : Work strategically with a collaborative approach. Ensure staff are on board and understand the need for change.

• Performance Analysis

  : Track business performance and analyze market trends.

• Documentation

  : Draft client contracts and manage project timelines.

Skills Required

• A Master's in

  Mass Communication

  or an

  MBA in Marketing

  .
• A proven track record of five years in the

  media field

  .
• The ability to work and deliver under tight deadlines.
• Tenacity, drive, and the initiative to seek new business.
• Strong interpersonal, written, and verbal

  communication skills

  and presentation abilities.
• Excellent

  negotiating skills

  and decision-making skills.
• The ability to multitask, prioritize workloads, and manage projects.
• Prior experience and/or willingness to work in an ambitious, start-up office environment is beneficial.
• Strong knowledge of

  PR

  and

  media relations

  .
• A professional, creative, and self-driven individual who is also a good team player.