Business Development Executive
ShadiBox, Pakistan
Job Description
About ShadiBox:
ShadiBox turns wedding dreams into reality, through its comprehensive and interactive web portal. ShadiBox allows users to find and book pre-qualified, trusted, and reviewed vendors, all through the click of a mouse. The company also provides wedding inspirations, products, and end-to-end event planning service that guides customers through every step for a fabulous event.
Job Description
We are looking for an experienced Business Development Executive for our Lahore office. The individual will be responsible for communicating the value proposition of the business to potential partners (wedding vendors), forming strategic partnerships, and negotiating the terms of such partnerships. The ideal candidate will have experience in business development in the wedding/event management industry and strong negotiation skills.
Job Specification
Key Tasks & Responsibilities:
- Meet with vendors to communicate and sell the value of the shadibox platform.
- Identify partners for the company database of preferred and featured vendors.
- Meet with products and services suppliers to structure partnerships to sell goods through the shadibox platform marketplace.
- Identify potential advertisers and communicate key metrics about the business.
- Work with the content and graphics team to create marketing materials.
- Negotiate all agreements with suppliers, vendors, and partners.
- Hold regular meetings with the team to present the business development plan, review progress to date, solicit feedback, and implement innovative tactics.
- Manage junior staff and interns.
Qualifications/Skills:
- Bachelors degree.
- Minimum three (2) years of work experience.
- Basic knowledge and business experience in the wedding/event industry.
- Exceptional Communication skills.
- Exceptional Negotiation skills.
- Must have excellent interpersonal skills with a strong ability to build relationships.
- Self starter, able to thrive in an entrepreneurial, target driven environment,
- Positive and proactive attitude
- Knowledge of Microsoft Excel, Word, Power Point.