Business Development Manager

Job Title: Business Development Manager
Company: Last Humans
Location: Surry Hills, Sydney
Salary: $80k base / $100k OTE

Who we are:
Last Humans is a new film production house that is based in Surry Hills, Sydney. We’re a collective of creative human beings that bring life to stories. We’re an end-to-end film production house which means our services range from pre-production to colour grading and everything in between. We’re new. We’re nice.

About the role:
We are seeking a Business Development Manager to join our new and growing team on a full-time basis. You'll have the opportunity to work alongside talented Directors, Cinematographers, Producers and other crew on a diverse range of projects, from commercial advertisements to creative short-docs. As we continue to grow, we're seeking an energetic and results-driven Business Development Manager to help drive our business forward.

Key Responsibilities:
Identify and pursue new business opportunities, build a robust sales pipeline, and drive revenue growth.
Develop and execute strategic sales plans to meet and exceed targets.
Serve as the primary point of contact for existing clients, ensuring their needs are met and fostering long-term partnerships.
Manage client expectations, coordinate project timelines, and facilitate seamless communication between clients and production teams.
Establish and nurture relationships with industry professionals, potential clients, and partners.
Represent the company at industry events, networking sessions, and client meetings.
Work closely with the creative and production teams to align client objectives with project deliverables.
Provide regular feedback and insights from client interactions to drive continuous improvement in service delivery.

Qualifications & Expectations:
Proven experience in sales or business development, preferably within the creative, media, or video production industry.
Proven success in building relationships using a service based sales approach is a must.
Strong communication, negotiation, and presentation skills.
Exceptional organisational skills and attention to detail.
Have an already established network across creative agencies and/or direct clients.

Personal qualities:
You can sell, and you love to sell.
You’re highly energetic, ambitious and proactive.
You’ve got excellent communication skills: via email, via the phone and in person.
You’re confident and can present well.
You might have worked in other media industries, now you’re wanting to work within a more creative environment.
You’re looking for an environment where you can be your own boss and enjoy the company of other creative people.
A nice person with a good sense of humour, we’re looking for a good culture fit as we’re a small and friendly team.

Why it’s good:
Opportunity to make a difference in a new film production house with a talented team in a creative environment.
Go as far as you desire in this role: we’re looking for a long term partner to help grow the business.
Regular social events with a community of creatives.
If you’re looking for an exciting opportunity to contribute to a growing film production agency, we want to hear from you.

How to apply:
Please submit your resume and cover letter to [email protected]. Be sure to include "Business Development Manager" in the subject line of your email. We look forward to reviewing your application!