Manager/Assistant Manager, Business Development (Contract Based)

• 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.

• 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.

• 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.

• 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.

• 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.

• 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.

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.

Skills

Social Media, Media Pitch, Influencer Marketing, Business Development