Location: Dublin, Ireland (Hybrid with International Travel)
Company Overview:
Our client is a leading global public relations firm specialising in strategic communications and brand development. With a diverse portfolio of clients across industries, they pride themselves on delivering innovative and impactful solutions that elevate their clients' presence in the market.
About the Role:
Seeking a dynamic Global Business Development Manager to drive growth in Europe, Africa, and America. Reporting to the CEO, the BDM will lead business expansion and build client relationships. Ideal for a seasoned international PR professional ready to transition into a Business Development role. Responsibilities include overall strategy delivery, material adaptation, lead generation, relationship building, response management, collaboration with teams, and proposal production.
Key Responsibilities:
Delivering the overall business development strategy.
Adapting business development materials and creating new content.
Maintaining a robust client pipeline through research and engagement.
Identifying new business opportunities with a focus on global communication.
Nurturing client relationships and proposing tailored solutions.
Managing the response process and collaborating with operational teams.
Coordinating with the PR team for tailored client responses.
Producing fast-turnaround proposals and budgeting new business proposals.
Identifying opportunities to upsell and cross-sell PR and Social Media services.
Qualifications:
Bachelor's degree in marketing, business, communications, or a related field (master's degree is a plus).
Proven experience in multinational business development or sales within PR/marketing.
Language abilities beyond English, especially French, Spanish, German.
Strong knowledge of the PR industry and challenges faced by global Communication Directors.
Exceptional communication, negotiation, and presentation skills.
Ability to work independently, meet targets, and thrive in a dynamic, fast-paced environment.
Strategic thinker with strong tactical expertise and a results-oriented mindset.
Global Travel Component
Based in Dublin, with travel required to client locations, including the group’s HQ in France, and potentially hubs in Los Angeles and Casablanca, to support global business development efforts.