Specialist, Advertising & Partnerships Business Development

Job DescriptionWe are looking for a Business Development Specialist, Advertising & Partnerships to be based in Bangsar South. This role will be reporting to the Lead, Advertising & Partnerships Business Development. At Advertising & Partnerships we are disrupting the online and offline advertising space by offering a full suite of high impact and visibility solutions within our ecosystem to help our non-restaurant partners reach out to over 15M registered customers across east and west Malaysia.For this specific role the candidate will be part of a team that is responsible for the acquisition of new clients for our advertising solutions as well as manage and grow the relationship with advertising & marketing agencies. ResponsibilitiesResponsibilities include, but are not limited to:Assess and qualify opportunities for selling our advertising solutions to new clients.Do research and client mapping on assigned agencies / direct clients to build an effective sales pipeline.Initiate contact and engage conversations with key decision makers of the prospecting companies. Deliver persuasive presentations, identifying their needs and converting them to clients.Collaborate with internal stakeholders and foster strong relationships. Keep track and ensure campaigns are being executed in a timely manner.Meet sales goals and KPIs.QualificationsBachelor's degree or equivalent practical experience. 3+ years of experience with a proven track record in business development / sales roles within the advertising and/or digital media industry.Excellent knowledge of digital marketing solutions and ad measurement metrics for branding and performance.A good network within the advertising and marketing agencies industry is desirable. Key CompetenciesGood interpersonal, communication, organizational and planning skills.Fast learner and a positive can-do attitude.Demonstrated strategic and analytical approach to consultative sales & building client relationships, translating product value to clients.Excellent in identifying business opportunities and problem-solving.Able to work independently and also work well with external parties.Result oriented with ability to meet business targets.Background in fast-paced, entrepreneurial, start-up/tech environments would be an advantage.