ABOUT SPARKLINE:
At Sparkline, we’re not interested in being ‘the smartest guy in the room’! We want to be a trusted partner, strategic asset and integral part of our client’s business. We are a small team and at our strongest when we leverage each other’s strengths. We roll up our sleeves and move at lightning pace to get the job done!
OUR DNA:
Passion for digital and data, and the value it brings to both consumers and businesses
Dedication to become a value based partner, delivering above and beyond client expectations
Humility to work with integrity, good intent and transparency
Curiosity to explore the possibilities and the opportunities from the information you are given
Creativity to see beyond the answer and use insights to effectively reach potential customers
Fail Fast, Learn Faster it’s about progress not perfection
Entrepreneurial in attitude and action, effortlessly innovating and adapting
Embrace Change - ‘It’s not the strongest or the most intelligent who will survive, but those that can best manage change’....that’s Charles Darwin by the way!
THE ROLE
Our Business Development Executive will support client engagement, contract deliverables and planning whilst delivering reports, insights and strategic guidance. We need an enthusiastic and clear communicator, an independent thinker and a customer centric individual who is capable of multitasking. You will also be tasked to look at new client prospects in the market and develop these into viable sales opportunities, thus helping to create new projects for our Delivery team to service and supporting our BD Manager and Account Manager to grow accounts and project opportunities and ensure first in class customer service.
As part of the sales team, you will strive to become a client evangelist, you will provide clarity and visibility for the internal teams to ensure all milestones are understood and achieved. Using your strong client relationships you will help colleagues build effective relationships at every level within the client’s organisation to promote Sparkline’s value across their business. Reporting line will be directed to the Business Development Manager for SE Asia and forge a close working relationship with the COO and Business Owner who closely oversee the Sales Team and Pipelines.
THE PERSON:
As a reputable problem solver you will use your big picture ideas and effective communication skills to help the team remove roadblocks to success. Possessing some knowledge and passion for the digital space, you will be in a position to understand the client’s landscape and potential problems to solve. You will be able to anticipate, address and escalate any client issues to ensure the client and Sparkline’s management team are aware. In turn, this unique perspective will allow you to identify new areas of interest and value added opportunities to expand our relationship with the customer.
You will be hungry to learn; hungry to succeed and grow in your role and also be in a position from day one to apply strong commercial and prior sales experience. This will help you to grow as well as to expand and grow opportunities with new and existing clients.
YOU WILL BRING:
- At least 3+ years experience in a Sales/Business Development is essential and preferably across a Digital domain and/or Tech industry
- Ideal experience would be exposure in a consulting firm, publisher or media buying agency
- A distinct advantage to the role would be past exposure to digital marketing with a solid understanding of interactive marketing channels (search, online media, website development, etc.) and brand marketing principles.
- Knowledge of the main channels of online acquisition: search engines (SEO, SEM, bid-management tools), display, email marketing, e-commerce, social media (Facebook, Twitter, YouTube, etc..) AdExchange, mobile Internet, smartphones applications or tablets, etc..
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills are a must. Able to create concise, professional documents and comfortable presenting the business and our capabilities as well as, to some degree, insights to stakeholders and clients at all levels.
- Strong work ethic is a must, coupled with the ability to adapt to the situation; flexible and nimble in terms of work planning and able to think on your feet to resolve issues.
- A capable brand ambassador for Sparkline. An energetic self-starter, excited about the opportunity to make this role their own.
- A team player with a proven track record engaging cross-functional teams to go above and beyond.
- A ‘can do’ work ethic and enthusiasm for continuous learning in the digital space.
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