Division:
Finance
Department:
Not Applicable
Section:
Not Applicable
Contract Type:
Permanent
Location:
Abu Dhabi
Closing Date:
25-Mar-2023
Job Description:
Sky News Arabia Academy aims to improve the skills of future media professionals, by providing distinguished training programs offered by a group of the brightest media professionals and broadcasters in the Arab world.
A dynamic, creative and out-of-the-box thinker, detail-oriented and sales-focused Business Development Officer who would deliver against sales targets and manage the relationship with SNA Academy clients.
Key Responsibilities:
The Business Development Officer role is based on achieving sales targets and this will require the candidate to be in charge of the following:
- Build and maintain relationships with key clients and prospects with focus on Universities and Corporate Institutions, locally and globally.
- Propose new initiatives to acquire business from new clients in order to expand the Academy’s reach locally and globally.
- Deliver on the sales target set by the Head of SNA Academy to achieve revenue from universities, corporate sector, as well public and online courses offerings.
- In charge for proposal drafting including preparation of training services plan offered to the client.
- In charge of preparing contracts in liaison with the Legal department and the Finance team.
- Maintain accurate database for SNA Academy’s existing clients, and conduct research on potential clients and sales leads.
- Assist with the departmental budget forecast and monitor against actuals.
- Work with the Finance Department to ensure that all invoices are settled by the clients in due course.
- Liaise with Editorial team to finalize the training content, trainers’ schedule, training materials etc.
- Provide clients with relevant marketing materials such as brochures, training promos, training booklets, etc.
Key Skills, Experience and Education:
- Bachelor’s degree in Media, Communication, Business Administration or other relevant field.
- 3+ years of experience in similar role.
- Academic or Media background is highly desirable.
- Sales targets responsibility and motivated to deliver as per set deadlines.
- Strong written and verbal communication and interpersonal skills.
- Good command of MS Office and PPT presentation skills.
- Fluent in Arabic and English (both writing and speaking).
Note: you will be required to attach the following:
1. Resume / CV
2. Passport-size photograph
Due to the fast paced nature of our business, vacancy closing dates are subject to change.