Public Relations Business Development Manager-VIRTUAL

Prominence Marketing Group is a full-service public relations and marketing firm, focusing on customized strategic campaigns in the areas of Film PR, Brand PR, consumer goods, automotive, and entertainment PR . We specialize in brand building campaigns and product launches to create excitement among the media, buyers, the end consumer and the entertainment and business communities. We create innovative, attention grabbing news angles that get our clients booked in high profile print publications, on television and radio, in industry trades and in new media. We also specialize in strategic celebrity alliances and co-branding efforts with various organizations and events.

·         Actively increasing client portfolio through targeted sales activities

·         Actively maintaining and strengthening high-level of repeat contracts (approx. 80% renewal rate)

·         Developing communication proposals tailored to Prominence Marketing Group policy priorities and PR strategies of major industry consultancies

·         Advising clients on their communication needs and ensuring they receive quality services best suited to these

·         International Business Development within PR / Marketing / Communications Agencies

·         Develop a sales plan to meet individual contributor quota targets

·         Conduct Business Development activities to meet quota targets

·         Identifying target accounts – PR Agencies in the US & Europe

·         Designing and implementing campaigns to penetrate these accounts

·         Drive the sales cycle to ensure client wins - prospecting, presentations, proposals, negotiations, etc.)

·         Ensure overall deal closure and account growth

·         Account/Relationship management to grow revenue in key accounts

·          Collaborate and coordinate with Sales, Presales, Marketing and Project Execution teams

·         Strong background in fields such as PR consultancy and/or association management

·         Excellent oral and written communication skills

·         Excellent presentation skills

·         Strong interest in the media and internet

·         Excellent coordination and management skills

·         Good team management skills and team player

·         Interest in partnership-type perspective, with 'independent' compensation + incentives

This is a commission only position

PLEASE NO PHONE CALLS

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.