Business Development Manager

CityScope is a mobile app focusing on delivering local information/updates, news and enabling hyperlocal commerce in tier 2 towns and beyond. We don’t just report information, we research, analyze, explain and curate it. We intent to blend quality explanatory content with hyperlocal commerce shaped around citizens. Our platform intends to bridge the gap between the vast sources of information and regional developments and provide you knowledge that matters. We are creating original content on the app, website and social platforms. Cityscope is also working towards building a hyperlocal marketplace to empower homegrown brands and provide a highly curated classifieds section and city experiences; all this leveraged on the primary objective of regional-focused news and content.

The role
The Business development Manager is responsible for identifying new business opportunities, developing strategies to capture these opportunities, and executing the strategy. This includes identifying potential clients and partners, generating leads, conducting research on the client's business to understand their needs and motivations, providing insights about the client's market, negotiating contracts with clients, and monitoring the client’s progress after enrolment. Striking and executing partnerships is a key requirement for this role.

It’s not just another job. You’ll have the chance to build something that really matters, with a team that will become like family to you and a leadership opportunity to build the marketing vertical. We’ll give you the freedom and tools to bring your absolute best, and the opportunities will be limitless. You will get to work with a quirky team in a highly collaborative work environment. You will get to make a deep impact at a game-changing media company. The ideal candidate is a hard-working team player who will play a critical role in creating a hyperlocal digital network.

Responsibilities:
Identify new leads, prospects, and opportunities.
Develop relationships with prospects to identify their needs and priorities
Develop strategies to capture these opportunities by understanding potential clients' needs and motivations.
Set up meetings with prospects.
Pitch Business Deck and Terms of Service.
Follow up on leads.
Maintain customer relationships to ensure customer satisfaction.
Work on monetization and co-creating with partners.
Demonstrated success in developing partnerships with key industry contacts - Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
Show creative outputs and work as a team player.

This is not a traditional sales job offering but it does come with targets.