Senior Business Development Manager [C5152]

Are you passionate about driving growth in the media and production industries? Then this could be the perfect role for you.

Our client is a fast-growing, London-based factual production company with a global reputation for delivering the highest quality documentary films and series. It also produces branded content, graphics and films for sports channels and global sports federations including FIFA, UEFA and The Olympic Channel.

THE ROLE

As Senior Business Development Manager in Sports Production, you will drive new business opportunities helping to expand the company’s commercial footprint.

Key responsibilities:

Develop and maintain relationships with key decision-makers in international sports federations and clubs to secure new content production opportunities
Lead client pitches and create compelling pitch decks, aligning strategies with client objectives, showcasing the company’s value proposition
Respond to briefs and RFPs with detailed proposals, managing resources and ensuring timely delivery
Collaborate with internal teams to align business development strategies with production capabilities and creative goals
Oversee the creation of budgets and identify additional expertise or partners required to execute client objectives effectively.

THE PERSON

With previous experience in a sales role within a production/broadcast environment, you will have excellent networking skills and a track record of building lasting relationships with clients and partners.

You will be a strategic thinker with a strong team ethic and be able to thrive in a fast-paced, environments. Superb writing skills, and proficiency in creating polished pitch decks using tools including InDesign, PowerPoint, or Canva is essential.

Previous experience working with sports governing bodies or clubs, combined with a genuine enthusiasm for international sports production, will be beneficial.

NEXT STEP

If your skills & experience fit the above requirements and you would like to talk to us about this role, please apply online attaching your CV in WORD format.

WHAT TO EXPECT

Searchlight only advertises active roles
Your details will be sent directly to the Consultant who is handling this role
We aim to respond to candidates within 14 days.

If this role isn’t quite right, but you would like us to have your CV on file, please send it to sroffice@searchlight.com.

Searchlight strives to promote equal opportunities for all. We welcome applications regardless of age, gender, ethnicity, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, socio-economic background, religion and/or belief.

To learn more about Searchlight, see: www.searchlight.global