Business Development Manager

**1. **Strategy Development & Market Research**:

- **Market Analysis**: Conduct in-depth market research to identify new trends, opportunities, and emerging technologies in the media and entertainment sector (e.g., digital media, OTT platforms, content creation).
- **Competitive Intelligence**: Monitor the competitive landscape, analyze market shifts, and propose strategies to differentiate the company’s offerings.
- **Strategic Planning**: Develop and execute long-term business development strategies that align with the company’s vision, goals, and Vision 2030 objectives.
- **Partnership Development**: Identify and establish strategic partnerships with local and international media companies, production houses, digital platforms, and government entities.

**2. **New Business Acquisition**:

- **Lead Generation**: Identify and pursue new business leads within the media, entertainment, and broadcasting sectors.
- **Pitching & Proposals**: Lead the development and presentation of proposals and pitches to prospective clients and partners.
- **Client Relations**: Build and maintain strong relationships with key stakeholders including media buyers, advertisers, content creators, and distributors.
- **Negotiation & Closing**: Drive business negotiations, ensuring that all terms are favorable for the company while aligning with industry standards and local regulations.

**3. **Revenue Growth & Profitability**:

- **Revenue Generation**: Ensure the company achieves its revenue targets by identifying high-value business opportunities in advertising, content distribution, media rights, and partnerships.
- **Sales Pipeline Management**: Maintain a strong pipeline of new business opportunities while nurturing relationships with existing clients and partners.
- **Revenue Diversification**: Identify and implement new revenue streams, such as licensing, syndication, branded content, or subscription models.
- **Cost Control**: Collaborate with finance and operations teams to ensure that business development activities are within budget while maximizing profitability.

**4. **Relationship Management**:

- **Client Management**: Act as the primary point of contact for key clients, ensuring their needs are met and providing exceptional service.
- **Stakeholder Engagement**: Engage with industry leaders, government bodies, and media authorities to stay updated on industry regulations and trends.
- **Internal Collaboration**: Work closely with the creative, marketing, legal, and operations teams to ensure seamless execution of business strategies and projects.

**5. **Brand Positioning & Marketing**:

- **Brand Awareness**: Assist in building and enhancing the company’s brand presence in the market through effective partnerships and business ventures.
- **Marketing Strategy**: Collaborate with the marketing team to design campaigns and initiatives that increase brand visibility, promote services, and drive lead generation.
- **Media Relations**: Foster relationships with key media outlets, journalists, and influencers to promote the company’s achievements, content, and strategic partnerships.

**6. **Compliance & Reporting**:

- **Regulatory Compliance**: Stay informed about local media laws and regulations, ensuring that all business development efforts comply with **Saudi media laws** and **Vision 2030** initiatives.
- **Reporting**: Provide regular updates and reports on business development activities, revenue forecasts, partnership opportunities, and market conditions to senior management.
- **KPI Management**: Track key performance indicators (KPIs) to assess the effectiveness of business development efforts and adjust strategies as needed.

**Requirements**:
**1. **Educational Qualifications**:

- **Bachelor’s Degree** in **Business Administration**, **Marketing**, **Media Studies**, or related fields.

**2. **Experience**:

- **7+ years** of experience in business development, sales, or strategic partnerships, with a strong focus on the **media**, **entertainment**, or **broadcasting** industries.
- Proven track record of **successful business acquisition**, **partnership development**, and **client relationship management**.
- **Experience in the Saudi market** or the **Gulf region** is highly advantageous, with an understanding of local media regulations, business culture, and market dynamics.
- Knowledge of **Vision 2030** initiatives and their impact on the media and entertainment sectors.

**3. **Skills**:

- **Business Development & Negotiation Skills**: Ability to negotiate high-value deals and partnerships while ensuring win-win outcomes.
- **Strategic Thinking**: Ability to see the big picture and design strategies that foster long-term growth and profitability.
- **Financial Acumen**: Strong understanding of business metrics, financial forecasting, and profit-and-loss management.
- **Excellent Communication Skills**: Strong verbal and written communication skills in both **Arabic and English**. Abil