Studio Liddell

Start Date: ASAP
Package: Salary commensurate with experience (+commission)

About Studio Liddell :

A critical eye for detail, some of the freshest animation talent in the world and an interactive team producing robust projects with a keen eye on the bleeding edge means that Studio Liddell is at the top of its game.

We count ourselves lucky to collaborate globally with some of the most respected agencies, brands, broadcasters and entrepreneurs to create award-winning content that adds both value and clarity above and below the line. We have also helped craft a number of delightful and best loved kids properties for mobile, tablet, on-line and broadcast applications. Our ambition is to blur the lines between these defined media sectors to create content that exists harmoniously across multiple platforms. Intertwining charming narrative and strategic creative thinking with beautiful imagery, be it moving, still, or content you can interact with we continue to embrace the latest technologies to produce work that exceed our clients expectations. With offices in Manchester and London we are perfectly placed to make wonderful things happen.

About the Role:

An opening has arisen for an experienced Business Development Manager to be permanently based in our London office.

Reporting directly to the Development Director and Managing Director the successful candidate will be responsible for fostering relationships with brand, advertising and digital agencies and direct with clients, procuring projects on an on-going basis and growing those relationships into key accounts which you will have ownership of.

Travel to the main production studio in Manchester will be required at times, however, your sales responsibilities will be predominantly based in London and the South.

About you:

You will be able to show a solid track record of working within the creative industry. The ability to communicate, negotiate and converse both on business and technical matters that relate to animation, digital production and interactive projects is crucial. Some production process knowledge is beneficial.

You will be self-motivated and confident in leading the business development activities in London & the South, whilst retaining a personable and professional manner. You will possess excellent verbal and written communication skills. Ability to utilise MS Office and equivalent Apple packages as well as some Adobe software is required.

Existing, strong relationships with art directors, planners and producers at agencies and with marketing departments of direct clients are a distinct advantage.

We do not wish to be contacted by Recruitment Agents, or Job related websites.

We are always happy to hear from talented people. If there isn't a specific position of interest listed please still feel free to send your CV and samples of your work - things move fast around here!