Business Development Manager 0519

Our client, a successful global music neighbouring rights company, is seeking a Business Development Manager with an extensive international music network to help grow the business. 

Key responsibilities will include: 

· Conducting thorough market research for potential clients and strategic partnership opportunities. 

· Contacting and meeting with potential new clients. 

· Onboarding new clients. 

· Undertaking client repertoire analysis. 

· Ideating strategic development for client retention. 

· Travelling both domestically and abroad to meet business requirements. 

· Taking responsibility for the business meeting annual targets. 

· Managing the sales team effectively. 

· Maintaining a robust and effective sales pipeline. 

· Leading conversion of potential clients with effective identification techniques such as radio play, charts, and social media etc. 

· Harnessing networking events to cultivate relationships, create opportunities, and sell. 

· Ensuring the CRM is updated accurately with prospective leads. 

· Providing advice to customers about neighbouring rights. 

· Attending meetings regularly and reporting to management. 

Requirements: 

· Substantial music industry experience with proven network of contacts with labels and artists essential. 

Solid experience within Neighbouring Rights or Publishing. 

· Willing to travel to meet business needs. 

· Experienced with digital platforms and emerging technologies. 

· Excellent up to date knowledge of record labels and artists. 

· Excellent written and verbal communication skills. 

· IT proficiency using Mac, Microsoft Word and Excel. 

· Experience using CRM essential. 

· Possess a current network of music industry professionals, ideally internationally. 

Please note that due to the volume of submissions, only successful candidates who meet the exact requirements will be contacted. If you have not heard back within 10 days of submission, please assume that your application has been unsuccessful on this occasion. 

The Music Market/Arts and Media are an equal opportunities employer who supports diversity in the workplace. 

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