Business Development Manager

About the role

Resolution Studio, a purpose-driven creative agency founded in 2009, is hiring a full-time, on-site Business Development Manager based in Bole. The role identifies and pursues new business opportunities, builds and maintains client relationships and expands the studio's presence in target markets. It works closely with the creative and strategy teams and manages the full sales cycle from prospecting to closing.

Key responsibilities

• Identify and pursue new business opportunities and expand the studio's presence in target markets
• Build and maintain client relationships
• Conduct market research and prepare and deliver proposals and presentations
• Collaborate with the creative, strategy and project management teams to turn client needs into project scopes aligned with the studio's purpose-driven approach
• Network with potential partners, track leads and performance metrics, and attend relevant events
• Manage the full sales cycle from prospecting to closing

Required profile

• Strong business development, sales and client relationship management skills, with a track record of generating and closing opportunities
• Experience with market research, lead generation and pipeline management using CRM or similar tools
• Ability to collaborate with creative, strategy and project management teams
• Excellent written and verbal communication, negotiation and presentation skills
• Bachelor's degree in Business, Marketing, Communications or a related field, or equivalent relevant experience
• Background in marketing, creative agencies or social impact organizations is highly beneficial
• Comfortable working on-site in Bole and holding regular in-person client and partner meetings