Position: Business Development Manager
Type: Full Time
Salary: Competitive with bonus options
The Role
We are looking for an experienced Business Development Manager who will be responsible for leading, developing and executing business development initiative & sales outreach processes with senior management, across our distribution and label services.
Day to Day
- Lead global partnerships and business development efforts, developing a comprehensive business development strategy in line with the company’s strategic objectives.
- Formulate tactics to spearhead client acquisition efforts
- Serve as point of contact & source of guidance to the team in client acquisitions.
- Market Research: Analyse market trends and identify new opportunities for growth, such as new genres or emerging markets.
- Make recommendations regarding new products, licensing opportunities, and business models which will deliver new or enhanced revenue streams.
- Work collaboratively with a team of negotiators and dedicated business analysts, as well as, colleagues across multiple functional areas of the business.
- Build relationships and enhance the overall organisation’s culture, diversity, and performance.
- Report on business development activities and achievements to the CEO and VP.
The position is based in the United Kingdom, but a remote position may be considered depending on the candidate’s profile.
Essential skills to include
- Experienced: A minimum of 6 years’ of experience in business development or partnerships in the relevant technology, media, music and / or entertainment industries.
- Proven track record of success in establishing and managing large global partnerships.
- Knowledgeable: Thorough understanding of the digital distribution supply chain.
- Organised: You are a multitasker where time management and prioritisation are second nature. You meet deadlines and your attention to detail is second to none.
- Reliable: With remote working a possibility, you need to be trusted to get the job done and work professionally without supervision.
- Socially Aware: You will be in tune with dance music culture, being able to spot and capitalise on upcoming trends.
- Data Driven: You will be able to analyse data and generate concise reports to upper management.
- Communication: Excellent interpersonal and English communication skills.
- Technological: You must be competent and efficient at using basic IT systems such as MS Office with a focus on Excel and Sheets.
- Ability to adapt and thrive in a fast paced, rapidly evolving environment.
Desirable Skills:
- Ability to speak additional languages (Spanish, Italian, etc.)
- Experience using project management and sales tools eg: Asana
Label Worx Staff Benefits
- Voucher Schemes eg: Cycle to Work, Tech for Work etc.
- Annual leave rewards for length of service
- Annual pay reviews and performance-based bonuses
- Never work your birthday
