Business Development Director

One of Bristol's longest established communications agencies is looking for a Business Development Director to help shape and grow the new business area of the agency.

The role of the Business Development Director is to build and grow internal and external relationships in order to help the business to grow revenues and increase profits.

As well as leading sales and client-relationship management, the business development director will track new markets and trends, recommend new products and services, grow new strategic partnerships, write proposals, and helps guide the long-term objectives to meet business requirements.

The business development director will carry out most of their work with the sales and client services teams. As well as working with the MD and Client & Operations Director. You will also work across multiple teams and be involved in leading strategic development across the organisation.

Responsibilities

• Driving increasing business revenue, identifying and developing new opportunities and building and expanding the presence of the company and its brands.
• Tracking new markets and emerging trends, recommending new products and services, proposes and developing new strategic partnerships
• Writing proposals and plans, and guiding long-term objectives to meet business needs and requirements
• Building and growing solid relationships with vendors, distributors and internal and external customers in order to bring new business opportunities to the organisation.
• Researching emerging trends and recommending new company offerings to satisfy customers needs.
• Identifying opportunities for the business to grow and increase profits.
• Finding potential partnership opportunities for the business with a view to expanding its reach and/or improving its processes.
• Presenting marketing opportunities to the business and helping to develop marketing strategies.

What we need from you

• Relationship management
• Leadership, management, and mentoring skills
• Strategic planning skills
• Knowledge of product and sector
• Financial and business acumen
• Excellent presentation and communication skills
• Ability to communicate accessibly and concisely about product or services to outsiders, including prospective customers and clients, partners, vendors, and press
• Effective organizational skills
• Negotiation skills
• Familiarity with technology and platforms used in your field
• Research and analytical skills
• Interpersonal and customer-service skills
• Big-picture thinking
• Lead generation and management experience
• Fast learner
• Enthusiasm and sincerity

If this opportunity sounds like something you would like to get your teeth into, please send us your CV today.