Council of PR Firms Career Center: Business Development jobs ...

We only respond to qualified applicants with a minimum of 6 years experience in an Agency environment who also have the following qualifications:

? Bachelor?s Degree in business, or business-related, field.

? Experience and a proven track record in fulfilling the entire sales process; including lead development, proposal presentation, deal closing, and client management.

? A thorough understanding of interactive products and technologies, including social/digital media and marketing plans, and how to apply them to clients? specific needs. Must have the ability to converse on such subjects effectively with in-house creative teams and clients.

? Ability and desire to research and stay abreast of developing industry trends and emerging technologies to serve clients? needs.

? Ability to develop comprehensive business/marketing plans.

? Ability to create agency awareness with prospective clients.

? A demonstrated attention to detail and commitment to excellence.

? Superior written and verbal communication, interpersonal, organizational and customer service skills.

? Strong negotiation and presentation skills, from face-to-face and remote presentation through written documentation, including the ability to articulate and defend insights, recommendations, and budgets to clients.

? Ability to work within a strong team culture and to lead and motivate others. A good sense of humor is always a plus!

? Experience in working closely and effectively with creative leads and teams, specifically in areas such as Design, Animation, Commercial Production, Interactive, New Media & Branding

* Position Expectations:

* Work with leadership to develop and implement an overall strategy for long-term revenue growth and new business development.

* Own the entire sales cycle from lead generation to pitches, proposals and contracts.

* Identify new business opportunities and establish new business relationships.

* Establish and maintain strong public relations and networking within the industry community to develop leads and increase brand awareness.

* Collaborate with creative teams to develop comprehensive sales presentation materials tailored to specific client needs and opportunities.

* Plan, coordinate and execute proposal presentations and follow the sales process through to execution of client engagement documents. Develop and present big picture solutions plans to clients/potential clients, particularly in the area of interactive/social marketing.

* Monitor industry trends and emerging technologies to offer clients innovative solutions.

NO PHONE CALLS, please!

Source: http://careercenter.prfirms.org/jobs/4871629/director-of-new-business-development

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