Manager/Assistant Manager, Business Development

Job Description
Business Development & Revenue Growth
Drive new business acquisition across MGAG and HCN (Hepmil Creators' Network) by identifying, pitching, and closing opportunities with brands and agencies.
Own the full sales cycle from prospecting and pitching to negotiation and deal closure.
Develop commercial strategies to meet and exceed revenue targets.
Expand revenue streams through integrated solutions across content, creators, and platforms.
Client & Agency Management
Build and maintain strong, long-term relationships with key agency and brand stakeholders.
Act as a senior commercial point of contact for strategic and high-value accounts.
Identify upsell, cross-sell, and renewal opportunities to drive repeat business.
Campaign & Project Leadership
Lead client projects end-to-end, ensuring alignment on brand objectives, timelines, budgets, and deliverables.
Work closely with Creative, Accounts, Production, and Strategy teams to ensure high-quality campaign execution.
Ensure smooth handover from sales to execution while maintaining overall campaign ownership.
Proposals, Pitching & Commercial Strategy
Lead the development of proposals, pitch decks, and commercial frameworks across the full HEPMIL product suite.
Align creative ideas with client objectives, KPIs, and commercial outcomes.
Negotiate contracts, pricing, and partnerships to maximize business value.
Market & Industry Insights
Stay current on social, creator, and digital media trends (TikTok, Instagram, YouTube, etc.).
Provide strategic recommendations to clients based on campaign performance and market insights.
Prepare post-campaign reviews and advise clients on learnings and future opportunities.
Leadership & Stakeholder Management
Mentor and guide junior Client Success team members.
Collaborate closely with regional teams and Group stakeholders.
Provide regular pipeline updates, forecasts, and risk assessments to management.
Job Requirements
At least 5 years of client servicing or advertising sales experience (preferably in media or digital agency).
Strong understanding and interest in advertising and media industry, consumer trends on social media.
Strong understanding of social media platforms, especially Instagram and TikTok. Preferably has media buying experience.
Passionate about new media and digital content, with strong interest in social media content creation.
Strong presentation, interpersonal, organizational and business-judgment skills.
An appetite for changes, empathetic and proactive.
Strong negotiation skills and interpersonal skills and comfortable with client facing role.
Able to manage tight deadlines with strong project management skills.