Job Reference: 6961
Job Duration:
Start date: ASAP
Description:
A global media business, a world leader, is looking for a Head of New Business to manage a team of twenty new Business specialists. This is a new position following a re-structure and it will play a leading part in driving business growth for a company working with more than half the Fortune 500; more than twenty thousand companies and 3 million brands in 50 countries.
A key function will be to collaborate with Product and Operations specialists to design client-attractive packages although you'll need to be strong and team-leading on implementation as well as strategy.
Reporting tothe MD - Commercial, the Head of New Business role purpose is:
* Design and deliver strategic growth vision for the New Business team
* Implement New Business growth plans
* Be responsible for new prospect revenue and hitting annual targets as part of a collaborative team
* Building prospect relationships and understanding customer trends, whilst continuously seeking toimprove
* Feedback to the business on client needs and product innovation
* Collaborate across the Senior Leadership Team to identify best practice for growth
Head of New Business - Key Responsibilities:
* Lead generation
* Own and hit/exceed New Business sales targets and expand client base
* Provide inspiring leadership to ensure that the teams exceed revenue targets
* Ensure the team understand the most up to date value proposition
* Take the lead in key client pitches
* Recognise& develop talent; build loyalty across the team to ensure retention of key performers
Candidate Profile / Knowledge andskills required:
* Minimum 10 years management experience
* Proven expertise of selling to global key accounts
* Passionate about transformation of digital technology
* Strong planning, project management and organisational skills
* Entrepreneurial
* Strong leader / role model
* Networking and public speaking experience - e.g. conference speaker
If you have the skills, experience and motivation we're looking for we'd love to hear from you. Please send a CV now.
Industry: Media
Salary: £100000 - £110000 per annum + 30k
Salary Benefits: 30k
Vacancy Type: Permanent
Job Skills: Media; business development; senior
Contact Name: John Reilly
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