Description
Summary:
Seeking an energetic, target-driven Business Development Executive to expand client base and generate new business opportunities for a creative and digital agency.
Highlights:
1. Opportunity to drive growth for a creative and digital agency
2. Engage with diverse industries on innovative visual and digital solutions
3. Play a key role in identifying and securing new business
**Business Development Executive**
**Company: Finch Studio**
**Location: Doha, Qatar**
**Employment Type: Full\-time**
**Work Arrangement: On\-site**
**About Finch Studio**
Finch Studio is a Doha\-based creative and digital agency delivering visual and digital solutions across video production, photography, event coverage, social media, digital advertising, content development, 360° virtual tours, animation and studio rentals.
With **1,500\+ projects completed**, we work with clients across real estate, hospitality, e\-commerce and other industries.
As we continue to grow, we are looking for an energetic and target\-driven **Business Development Executive** to expand our client base and generate new business opportunities across Qatar.
**About the Role**
The Business Development Executive will be responsible for identifying prospective clients, developing relationships, understanding business requirements and converting opportunities into revenue.
The ideal candidate should be comfortable selling creative, media and digital services and should have a strong understanding of the Qatar business market.
**Key Responsibilities**
* Identify and generate new business opportunities through outbound calls, networking, referrals, email, LinkedIn, industry events and other channels.
* Research potential clients and identify decision\-makers.
* Develop and maintain a healthy sales pipeline.
* Understand client requirements and recommend suitable creative, media and digital solutions.
* Pitch and present Finch Studio's services to prospective clients.
* Prepare proposals, quotations and commercial presentations in coordination with internal teams.
* Negotiate with clients and close new business.
* Achieve agreed monthly and quarterly sales targets.
* Develop and maintain long\-term relationships with existing and prospective clients.
* Follow up consistently with leads, proposals and quotations.
* Maintain accurate sales activity, opportunity and forecast information in the CRM.
* Coordinate with Creative, Production and Project teams to ensure proper handover after a deal is closed.
* Collect client feedback and communicate relevant market insights to management.
* Monitor competitor activities, market trends and emerging opportunities.
* Identify opportunities to cross\-sell and upsell Finch Studio's services.
**Services You Will Represent**
The successful candidate will be expected to confidently present and sell services including:
* Video Production
* Photography
* Event Coverage
* Social Media Content
* Digital Advertising
* Content Development
* 360° Virtual Tours
* Animation
* Studio Rentals
* Other creative and digital solutions offered by Finch Studio
**Requirements**
* **2–3 years of proven business development or B2B sales experience**, preferably within a media, creative, advertising, digital marketing, production or related agency environment.
* Strong understanding of creative and digital services.
* Proven ability to generate leads and convert prospects into paying clients.
* Demonstrated experience working toward and achieving sales targets.
* Excellent communication, presentation and negotiation skills.
* Strong relationship\-building and networking abilities.
* Good understanding of the Qatar business market is highly preferred.
* Experience with CRM systems is an advantage.
* Valid Qatar Driving License and Valid QID/Residency Permit is preferred.
* Candidates currently residing in Doha are highly preferred.
* Fluent English is required \& Arabic language skills are an advantage.
* Self\-motivated, proactive and highly organized
* Ability to work independently while collaborating effectively with creative and production teams.
**Ideal Candidate**
We are looking for someone who is not simply a salesperson, but a **business builder**.
You should be able to:
**Find the lead → Understand the client's need → Develop the right solution → Pitch → Negotiate → Close → Build the relationship.**
Experience selling creative or digital services to businesses will be a strong advantage.
Pay: QAR2,500\.00 \- QAR5,000\.00 per month
Work Location: In person