Business Development Manager

As a Business Development Manager, you will play a crucial role in leading the first-ever marketing initiative of the agency. Your responsibilities will include setting standards and procedures for business development, focusing on client acquisition, and business expansion. You will be required to identify, pitch, and onboard new clients interested in leveraging creative and digital marketing solutions. Additionally, actively generating leads through networking, cold outreach, and industry events will be a key part of your role. Key Responsibilities: - Lead the agency's marketing initiative by setting standards and procedures for business development - Identify, pitch, and onboard new clients interested in creative and digital marketing solutions - Generate leads through networking, cold outreach, client referrals, and industry events - Develop and execute business development strategies to achieve sales targets - Build and nurture relationships with key decision-makers and brand managers - Stay updated on industry trends, competitor activities, and consumer behaviors - Collaborate with internal teams to execute brand marketing campaigns - Create compelling business proposals and pitch decks - Track campaign performance metrics and recommend optimizations - Stay informed about the latest developments in digital marketing and sales techniques Qualifications Required: - Bachelor's degree in Marketing, Business Administration, Management Studies, Communications, or a related field - 5+ years of experience in Business Development or sales within a digital marketing agency - Understanding of creative advertising and digital marketing ecosystem - Proven track record of driving revenue growth and achieving sales targets - Excellent communication, negotiation, and presentation skills - Established network of brand managers and marketing professionals - Hands-on experience with social media marketing platforms and digital advertising technologies - Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, target-driven environment,