New Business Executive
Location: Manchester / London
Background:
This is a great opportunity to join a growing team within Tag EMEA. We are the long-standing production partner of choice that has helped brands across the globe for over half a century achieve their business goals. With 2,700 experts in 29 countries across the world, we are a global team of collaborators, innovators, and motivators.
The Gate has been conceived to unite all of Tag’s craft brands and capabilities under one offering and works with brands like Apple, Sony, Tesco, L’Oreal and Lexus, as well as agency partners including St Lukes, VMLY&R, Wieden&Kennedy, BBH and denstu creative. As part of our next phase of growth we are developing our Manchester studios to house a content and innovation team that will support the growth of business with our direct clients.
We pride ourselves on creating empowering, safe, and supportive environments for all our employees, regardless of race, gender, sexual orientation, ability, or any other defining factor. We embrace difference through diversity of thought, experience, and expertise to maximise potential and bring the greatest benefits for our people and our clients.
Job Description:
We are seeking a highly motivated and results driven individual to join our team. This role involves building strong relationships with clients, understanding their needs and working with the client services team to provide solutions. As an integral part of the team you will focus on driving revenue growth by selling our services and capabilities.
Job Responsibilities
* Client acquisition: Identify and pursue new business opportunities through research, networking, and outreach
* Conduct discovery calls and meetings to understand client needs and propose tailored solutions
* Consult with Client Services team to interpret the client specific solution or service offering.
* Prepare and deliver compelling presentations, proposals, and pitches.
* Maintain accurate records of leads, pipeline activity, and forecasts using CRM tools.
* Work closely with internal teams (sales, marketing, creative, production and account management) to ensure successful campaign execution and client satisfaction.
* Market knowledge: Stay up to date on company’s products, services and market trends to provide clients with valuable insight and solutions.
Job Experience:
* Minimum of two years experience working on the business development of a business within the advertising and creative industry.
* Strong understanding of the creative and advertising industry with a particular enthusiasm for film, photography and post-production and emerging technologies.
* Excellent communication and presentation skills
* Ability to build rapport and establish trust with diverse clients
* Comfortable working independently on tasks as well as part of a team
* Strong organizational and time management skills
* Proficiency with CRM systems and standard sales tools
What We Offer:
* Competitive salary
* Career growth and development opportunities
* A collaborative and dynamic workspace situated just outside the city centre with parking.
* Health benefits as part of Tag
As an ethical employer, Tag will never ask job applicants to provide private, sensitive information upfront or make offers of employment contingent on financial requests or responsibilities from any candidate.