Head of Business Development (Media & Entertainment)

We are seeking an experienced Head of Business Development to lead our Media & Entertainment and Audio Dev services division. The ideal candidate will have a proven track record in growing new business and managing a team of Business Development Managers. Direct experience in selling services for media & entertainment and/or the video games market is a key requirement.

Requirements

• Proven experience in generating new business sales to agreed sales targets for Media & Entertainment and/or Audio services
• Proven track record in delivering on growth strategy
• Proven experience in managing a team of Business Development Managers
• Networking and relationship-building with the ability to successfully deal with large multinational clients
• Strong interpersonal and presentation skills, along with the ability to communicate effectively with others at all levels of the organisation, both internally at Keywords and externally with clients
• Strong negotiating skills
• Energy and stress management
• Accountability and dependability with the ability to work independently and as part of a team
• 10 or more years’ experience selling localization, accessibility, audio services ideally in media & entertainment and/or video games industry
• Degree or Master in business, marketing, sales or other related field
• Strong understanding of localization, accessibility and audio services, media & entertainment and audio dev market trends, competitor activities, industry dynamics and customer direction
• High attention to detail and ability to deliver under pressure and to deadlines
• Superb written and verbal communication skills
• Willingness to travel as required
• Must be self-motivated and able to operate in a remote environment
• Must be comfortable working at senior executive contact levels

Benefits

• Competitive salary range ($175,000 - $250,000 depending on experience)
• Equal Opportunities Policy