New Business Manager at Hypebuzz

Summary

• We are seeking an experienced and driven account manager to win new business and manage brand partners.
• This position will primarily focus on new business development via strategic sales, creative concepting, and project management engagements for brand clients.
• The Manager will be responsible for managing the day-to-day client relationships, communicating the clients’ needs, determining objectives, success metrics and collaborating with the internal team to ensure that plans are presented and delivered effectively. A passionate, business and sales centric profile is a must.

Responsibilities

• Win new business and secure brand partnerships
• Manage new and existing accounts to ensure long-term success and revenue growth
• Build customized presentations to sell campaign and program opportunities to partners
• Manage efforts internally and externally to ensure successful execution of projects
• Create and manage account P&L to maximize profitability and measure ROI
• Proactively communicate with agency, media and production partners to enhance account relationship.

Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree in Marketing, Advertising, Communications, Economics, or Business preferred.
• 3-5 Years Experience of Sales , Account Management, or other relevant experience
• A strong network of clients who hold decision making responsibilities for strategic marketing partnerships with brands, agencies and media houses
• Experience in delivering multi-platform brand sponsorship campaigns
• Proven success and experience selling to brands and their agencies
• Experience working with talent is a plus.

• A clear understanding of how brands operate
• A strong commercial understanding and a hunger to generate opportunity and revenue
• Skilled at bringing concepts to life through written presentations
• Excellent communication skills with all levels of executives, management and staff
• Ability to handle multiple projects and meet tight deadlines
• Self-starter, will take initiative with new projects
• Professional demeanour in dealing with clients and co-workers
• Advanced working knowledge of Microsoft Office Applications including Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook
• Ability to operate in a highly collaborative manner and work well under pressure