Interactive / Digital Media Business Development Manager | O2 Marketing Communications Dubai, UAE

Our firm has an opening in our Interactive Department for an Interactive / Digital Media Business Development Manager – O2 Dubai; this will be a permanent position.

1. Responsible for developing new business relationships, generate and negotiate new income for O2 Interactive.
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. Develop and manage project plans and logistical project details. Coordinate project timing and budgets with all relevant agency personnel.
4. Deals with clients, to maintain goodwill and promote business, to address and resolve problems and to discuss contracts.
5. Responsible for providing overall development of business from existing clients. Builds strong on-going relationships with the clients and ensures a high level of client satisfaction.
6. Pays attention to details, ensures excellent client service, manages customer expectations, resolves issues and cultivates lasting relationships.
7. Overall responsible for the Annual Operating Expense Budget.
8. Serves as a liaison between the client and the agency, maintains good internal relations with all other functions to be able to provide excellent service to the client.
9. Responsible for formulating sales goals and assisting in the development of the overall revenue objectives.
10. Performs a strategic role by managing all the company’s sales and revenue activities. Ensures the highest standards of professionalism and knowledge in all staff.
11. To lead and direct Interactive team to deliver consistent service, exceed customer expectation and achieve dept specific objectives;
12. Direct and lead the Interactive Dubai operations manager in the execution of her duties.
13. Actively seek opportunities to generate additional exposure through the media for and on behalf of the various business units.
14. Attend launches, promotions and events for and on behalf of the various business units as may be required by management.
15. Act as spokesperson for and on behalf of the business units as may be required by management.

Skills
• The ideal candidate should hold a minimum Bachelor’s Degree with 3-5 years experience in the same role.
• Must know of UAE local market
• You will have proven skills in your sales ability and demonstrate full knowledge
• Strong client management skills and communication skills are essential for this position.
• Leadership qualities with the ability to drive through complex solutions
• Planning, organizing and ability to balance multiple demands
• 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
• Skill in organizing resources and establishing priorities. Pays attention to details.
• Proactive vs. reactive thinker.
• 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.
• If you have the required skills and experience, apply now!

Education
Professional Qualification

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