Position Title: Business Development Manager - Entertainment
Gross Salary: Kshs.75,000-Kshs.80,000
Ital GLOBAL - We are a comprehensive Human Capital and Quality Management Consultancy firm dedicated to helping organizations just like yours with their HR and Quality Management requirements. We believe in creating productive and fruitful relationships with our clients by adding value to your business to ensure that you get the very best return on your Human Capital spend. Our Human Capital solutions, advice and guidance are uniquely designed and shaped around your exact requirements and objectives. They will fit with your culture and the business challenges that you currently face.
Overview
This role in Entertainment is pivotal in driving revenue and profitability. Tasked with developing and executing sales strategies, the team focuses on building Sponsor and vendor relationships,
negotiating contracts, and ensuring competitive pricing. Their role extends to financial
analysis and strategic planning, crucial in aligning the company's offerings with market
demands. This dynamic department is key to the firm's growth in the Entertainment sector.
Qualifications and Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Business, Finance, Economics, or related field.
- Minimum 3 years of experience in sales, finance, or a related area is highly desirable.
- Proven experience in a sales role, preferably in a similar industry.
- Excellent negotiation and financial management skills.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite.
Competencies and Skills
- Great Marketing and Presentation Skills
- Unique & High client relationship building skills
- Excellent organizational and multitasking abilities
- Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
- Ability to work independently and collaboratively.
- Integrity and ethical conduct.
- Excellent reporting and presentation skills.
- Commercial Awareness
Key Responsibilities and Duties
- Sales Strategy Development:
Create and implement effective sales strategies that align with the company’s overall objectives and market conditions.
- Client Relationship Management:
Build and maintain strong relationships with Sponsors and vendors,understanding their needs and ensuring client satisfaction.
- Contract Negotiation and Deal Closure:
Negotiate contracts with Sponsors and partners, ensuring terms are favorable and in line with the company’s goals.
- Financial Planning and Analysis:
Conduct financial analysis and planning to set appropriate pricing strategies and forecast sales performance.
- Market Research and Analysis:
Continuously monitor market trends and competitor activities to identify
opportunities for growth and improvement in sales strategies.
- Ability to develop and present unique proposals with uniquely crafted propositions.
- To prepare a SWOT analysis.
- Ability to use technology, digital platforms to create awareness and showcase the offerings.
- Lead and motivate the team to achieve targets and objectives whilst motivating them, and contribute pro-actively to the Group’s sustainability and impact goals
- Develop and execute growth strategies and plans to expand client relationships and drive revenue from diverse source markets and customer segments.
- Manage and retain relationships with existing clients.
- Manage strategic partnerships and affiliations with various brands and networks.
- Proactively identify market trends and demand patterns in entertainment to ensure strategic alignment.
- Lead the digitization of sales and marketing processes to maximise efficiency.
- Manage contracting and related negotiations with key customers.
Interested applicants should send their detailed CV and Cover Letter quoting the job title (BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT MANAGER-ENTERTAINMENT) as subject to reach us not later than 26th January 2024 to careers@italgloballtd.com. Only the shortlisted candidates will be contacted. Interviews will be conducted on a rolling basis.