Business Development Manager | O2 Marketing Communications Manama, Bahrain

We are currently looking to recruit a Business Development Manager to work for our Bahrain base operations.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:
1. Responsible for developing new business relationships, generate and negotiate new income for O2 Bahrain.
2. Proactive in sales growth of existing clients and new clients
3. Develops client relationship by serving as a key internal and external contact for project status and workflow and develops and manage project plans and logistical project details. Coordinate project timing and budgets with all relevant agency personnel.
4. Develops their team members
5. Conducts team meetings and team communications
6. Responds to inquiries and researches and resolves problems related to transactions handled by the unit
7. Keep apprised of client’s products/services/marketing developments
8. Gather and assemble background information, research, and analyses as needed for development of creative briefs and new business presentations
9. Prepare quotation for client that is competitive in the market place
10. Act as liaison with other agency departments and vendors
11. Performs miscellaneous job-related duties as assigned
12. File and maintain samples and review client billing

EXPERIENCE:
5-7 years previous agency account management or equivalent experience
In-depth knowledge of the Bahrain market place
Proven track record of developing a sales teams
Proven sales track record
KNOWLEDGE:
Bilingual (English and Arabic), well spoken and presentable individual.
Computer literate
SKILLS & ABILITIES:
Understanding of general advertising principles and account service protocol
Skills to develop and implement marketing strategies and plans for the clients in line with O2 mission Know your market first
Strong interpersonal and communication skills and the ability to work effectively with a wide range of constituencies in a diverse community
Knowledge and understanding of newspaper/magazine advertising principles, procedures, regulations, and standards.
Ability to handle multiple tasks and tight deadlines with confidence and ease
Skill in organizing, prioritizing, and scheduling work assignments
Skill in the use of personal computers and related software applications
Knowledge of marketing strategies, processes, and available resources
Ability to assess operational requirements and to plan and organize work flow patterns and schedules
Preferably female with local knowledge and a drive to make a difference, 5 years experience in communications

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