Following application, a talent agent will review your CV, cover note & portfolio against the role and will be in touch within 72 hours.Are you an ambitious Business Director, with a knack for unlocking new markets, business, and clients? We are looking for someone special to join a fearless and large digital media business in a newly created growth role.Our Auckland-based client, an established digital media-centred company, is setting itself up for change & growth in 2024 and beyond!They are looking to fill a newly established senior sales-led Business Director role, which focuses on new business development, new client relationships, and overall business acquisition across NZ, while at the same time supporting client retention and growth for the clients you procure.Here's the roadmap. Inherit and work a quality database of warm leads, get the early wins, and retain the high-value clients for your own long-term client portfolio. Quickly hire a sales support role dedicated just to you to look after ongoing client service, sales coordination, and admin, freeing you up to spend the most part of your week to be client facing, doing what you do best – procuring, winning new business, and repping the financial reward!In summary, this new hire will be responsible for the management of new business plans, pitches and lead generation, pipeline management, and activities for which increased revenues/profits will be realised, while upholding the mission and values of the business.The successful applicant will have the energy and digital and media smarts to fit into the business offering, have a clean and verifiable sales track record, know and enjoy the industry, be prepared to work hard and 'do the doing' of creating an ongoing pipeline of contacts, leads, and opportunities for conversion.This person will present well, love pitching, and being in front of prospective clients, and will be appointed on the basis of being around long-term to build up their own portfolio of high-value clients with recurring revenue, maximizing ongoing revenue, profit, and commissionable earnings.The breakdownWe are looking for someone who has…Minimum 10 years of commercial experienceMin 5 years in business development and new businessIndustry-relevant experience (Advertising or Digital or Media)Well-networked and proven in their fieldSome key responsibilities and attributes are:Marketing, Digital, Advertising, or Media agency experienceAbility to work alone with strong processes and driveLives and recognises digital & media excellenceAble to write new business pitches, presentations, and general correspondence.An expert at building new relationshipsConfident in cold calling and securing the pitch meetingDeal opener & closerStrong ability to communicate with clarity with clientsCommercial and client-focusedAttention to detail with strong organisational skillsInternal Communications: Ability to read, write, analyze, and interpret information from a variety of sources, such as industry journals, media, reports, etc.Ability to effectively present results to senior management, and other employees of the organisation.Quick and proficient in MS Office, spreadsheets, CRM and database software, E-mail, etc.Are you someone who is…Confident risk taker, quick to realise opportunitiesPersonable, warm, likable and gracefulApproachable, highly presentable and professionalLoves winning and the financial rewardPlays a fair but hard gameThe reward$150k- $160k base + uncapped commission plan on new and recurring businessPhone PackageComputerFirst-class working environmentAll the sales and marketing tools providedCreative and content professionals at your fingertips for special pitches500+ pipeline of 'true' warm leads to kickstart you offApply todayIf this role sounds like you, apply today or email Recruitment Director Will Gregory directly at ******** with a brief summary of why you are the perfect candidate for this position.
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