Business Development Executive Job at Creative Agency/Studios

A Creative Agency / Studio is currently recruiting suitably qualified candidates to fill the position below:

Job Position: Business Development Executive

Job Location: Lagos

Job Description

• A creative agency with its head office in Lagos (mainland) is looking to hire a Business Development Executive.

Requirements

• Proven working experience (2 to 3 years post-NYSC experience) in a business development / marketing or relevant role.
• Proven sales track record.
• Socially adept
• Able to provide quality leadership to a large team of sales people
• Strong communication and IT fluency
• Creative talents and the ability to solve tough problems
• In-depth knowledge of the creative industry and its current events
• The ability to handle pressure and meet deadlines
• Attention to detail
• Excellent time management and organization

Job Responsibilities

• Identifying new sales leads
• Pitching products and/or services
• Developing and Implementing strategies to increase sales.
• Maintaining fruitful relationships with existing customers from simple chats on the phone to lunches and events or conferences business.
• Researching organizations and individuals online (especially on social media) to identify new leads and potential new markets.
• Contacting potential clients via email or phone to establish rapport and set up meetings
• Planning and overseeing new marketing initiatives
• Preparing PowerPoint presentations and sales displays
• Developing quotes and proposals
• Negotiating and renegotiating by phone, email, and in person
• Developing sales goals for the team and ensuring they are met
• Write reports and provide feedback to upper management about what is and is not working.